Top Things to do in Xinjiang Uygur
10 Things to do in Xinjiang Uygur That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Xinjiang Uygur, China including Kanas Lake, Karakoram Highway, Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowuguan), Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto), Karakul Lake, Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Taklamakan Desert, Tianshan Mountains, Kashgar Live Stock Market, Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark.
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1. Kanas Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By SKristal - Bangkok, Thailand
China has a lot of wonderful nature waiting to be explored. It is nice to walk along the river even it is not the whole length but it is much better than just taking pictures from the view points.
2. Karakoram Highway
3. Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowuguan)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Informative history and ethnic diversity 12 minority groups. Human remains on display of a person who lived in the region over 10,000 years ago, and the mummified remains of men and women. Some where past generals, and one couple were believed to be lovers.
4. Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By TanSuoTravel - London, United Kingdom
A visit to these ancient ruins is simply a must for anyone fascinated by the history of the Silk Road! The 2,300-year-old Jiaohe Ruins represent the ancient remains of a Silk Road oasis town named Jiaohe, which was established as far back as the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). This is a real Silk Road oasis town; untampered with and physically resonating with history. Not to mention, it’s not really a very popular tourist site, so we almost had the place to ourselves. The buildings are still relatively intact, which is incredible when you consider how old they are. In particular, the Jiaohe Temple has been so well-preserved that there are still a few visible statues of the Buddha carved into the sides of its walls! The scenic area has been well-mapped out, with signage that tells you what part of the town you are in at any given moment. While the buildings all look relatively similar, it is these signs that really give you an idea of how large and prosperous this oasis town once was. The residential area is particularly fascinating, as you could spend hours imagining what it might have been like to have lived in this deserted place. We'd recommend arranging a taxi from Turpan to the Jiaohe Ruins, as it is in quite a remote location. You'll need your passport in order to buy your entry tickets. At the main entrance area, you can watch a short movie about the history of Jiaohe, although it is all in Chinese. After that, you board a shuttle bus that takes about 15-minutes to arrive at the oasis town itself. At the entrance to the town, there is a small seating area where you can buy refridgerated drinks and fresh fruit. We'd strongly recommended buying or bringing some water, as there is no cover from the sun and it can get blisteringly hot, so it's important to stay hydrated!
5. Karakul Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By pcmusic1 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This is a big lake with many opportunities to visit, Nice views and a very good view on the surrounding mountains.
6. Tianshan Tianchi Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Formerly known as Yaochi (Jade Lake), it is guarded by the stately peaks and offers a spectacular sight.
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
Awesomely beautiful views. The Heavenly Lake of Tianshan is a show of the beauty of nature, and some say, a reflection of what heaven is like.
7. Taklamakan Desert
8. Tianshan Mountains
9. Kashgar Live Stock Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By HannaUndJonas
Busy animal bazaar just outside Kashgar. They sell and buy all kinds of farm animals (horses, sheep, fat-tailed sheep, goats, camels, cows, yaks). There are also some butchers, where you can buy meat. If you are getting hungry you can get noodles or a kind of meat pie (like samsa) at some food stalls inside and outside the animal stock market. They do not treat their animals very good (depending on the type of animal more or less harsh). So this place might not be a good place to visit for everyone. We took a taxi to get there (we paid 30 CNY; hostel told us the normal price should be less) , but there is also a bus (#23). When you're outside the bazaar, turn left and walk up the road a bit, the bus leaves on the next crossing (300 m). Going back to kashgar you want the one on the bazaar side. I would not recommend to take the bus going there if you don't speak good chinese or uigur, as you cannot see the bazaar from the bus stop. Going back it's a good option, because the bus goes to the city center.
10. Xinjiang Kanas National Geopark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
North of Xinjiang
Reviewed By KodoDrummer - Yekaterinburg, Russia
This Chinese reserve borders Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia. It is a natural ecosystem of mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers grasslands, and forests.
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