For those who have been to Xinjiang in August, please help

About Urumqi (the prosperous city):

Hello, my friend! I am a girl born and raised in Urumqi. First of all, you are very welcome to our Xinjiang! I have not been to Kashgar (I am ashamed to say it), but Urumqi is the city where I grew up. I know this city very well. There is not much time today, so I will talk about Urumqi first, Turpan tomorrow, and Korla when I have time.

Clothes: Xinjiang is very hot in August. The daily temperature reaches over 35 degrees. The temperature difference between day and night is huge. You don’t need to wear too many clothes when you go out at night, but you must cover yourself with a quilt when sleeping. Remember Don't catch a cold, just wear short-sleeved clothes. If you find it troublesome, you can buy them from us. Generally, there are a lot of clothes in Xiaoximen, but the quality is not very good. The price is only 20 yuan for a short-sleeved one, but the ones on Zhongshan Road Large shopping malls such as Yaxin, Huijia Times, and Parkson on Youhao Road have national counter prices. However, the boys and girls here are very fashionable. I strongly recommend that you choose Zhongshan Road. It is convenient for shopping and you can also see beautiful and handsome guys! Ha ha!

Food: In terms of diet, we mainly eat mutton and relatively little vegetables. If you want to try Xinjiang-style meals, you can try the pilaf from Mayflower or the recently opened Xindahu. Grilled lamb chops, located near Heping Canal, the environment is very good, there are guest rooms upstairs, you can take a walk after eating and go to bed! This year, some sections of the Pingqu canal have been renovated, which is also very charming! There is also a chain of halal restaurants near Haide and opposite Hongfu where you can taste Xinjiang-style dishes. The night market in August is the most unique. You can get whatever you want. The May Day Night Market is the largest, but you must pay attention to hygiene. ! If you need, I can send you all the special snacks in Urumqi. In short, it is enjoyable, but you have to tell me first what flavor you like?

Accommodation: Accommodation may be a little difficult, because August is the peak tourist season, so hotels may be very tight. It depends on your consumption level. The better hotels in Urumqi are Yindu, Hongfu, Haide, etc. The hotel is quite good, but Urumqi’s housing prices should be the cheapest compared to the other three cities you mentioned. Because the other three cities are tourist cities, housing prices will be very high during the peak season. Turpan may be slightly cheaper, and Kashgar may be slightly cheaper. And Korla is very expensive! The pollution in Urumqi used to be very serious, and the sun was basically invisible in winter. However, after the implementation of the Blue Sky Project in recent years, the air quality is much better, and it is even better in summer. However, friends from the mainland may not be used to the dry air and food in Xinjiang. It is recommended that you do a good job of sun protection and moisturizing.

OK: I don’t know where you came to Urumqi from? If you are coming by plane, you can take a taxi from the airport to the city for about 20 yuan. If you arrive before 11 o'clock at night, you can save money and take bus No. 51. La! For one yuan, you can ride from the north to the south of the city, which is equivalent to a straight line running through the city of Urumqi. If you come by train, you will be closer to the city. There are many buses and cars to choose from in the city. The transportation is very convenient. If you encounter difficulties by car, you can ask passers-by. This is not a problem! Because we Xinjiang people are very enthusiastic! If that doesn't work, you can use your landline phone to call China Telecom's 96588 and you can find out everything about food, clothing, housing, and transportation! You may encounter traffic jams on your way to and from get off work every day. If you are in a hurry, be sure to avoid places such as Hongshan or go out early (traffic jam time periods: morning: 9:00-9:30; evening: 19:00) 50-20:40 This is probably the case in August

Sightseeing: Some friends say that Tianchi is just like this, maybe it is like this! Friends who are used to seeing famous mountains and rivers will not think it is anything special. If you have never been to Tianchi in Changbai Mountain, you can check out Tianchi in Xinjiang, but remember to negotiate the price when eating there. The price of a large plate of chicken is generally 180, and you can get it if you negotiate for 80, but don’t eat the rice. I guess you You won’t be able to get enough to eat, and it’s too expensive.

Gaochang Ancient City and Jiaohe Ancient City can give you a sense of the vicissitudes of life, but some people say that they are just old earthen houses. Haha, if you go, you should do a good job in preventing heatstroke, bring cool oil belts, and have enough water belts, but there is no such thing here. A tree, walking on foot under the bright sun, you must know that it is a city in the past! It’s still quite high, so as you can imagine, the weather is over 40 degrees! You can visit the Flame Mountain at the foot of the mountain. You should take a look at the Golden Light Summit when taking photos of Journey to the West. The Flame Mountain is spectacular from a distance! Speaking of the Flame Mountain, we have to talk about the Grape Valley. It is said that Turpan should be very dry in such a hot day, but here it is green and lush. There are seven Grape Valley under the Flame Mountain. Legend has it that a young Uyghur man fought with an evil dragon. Have you seen the seven sword marks left by the vine? It resembles an ivy and can block the sun. The hard-working and simple Turpan people also like to play the piano and sing under the tree. Beautiful Uyghur girls often dance under the tree wearing bright national costumes. You can eat grapes and watch the dance. Also, don’t buy raisins and fruits at tourist attractions. Remember this truth wherever you go.

There was no water in Turpan before, but the hardworking and intelligent Turpan people invented the karez. As a Xinjiang native, I am very proud! Because my father has dug karez before! The karez is actually an underground canal. One end is in Turpan, and the other end is dug to the Tianshan Mountains in the distance. The snow water from the Tianshan Mountains melts and flows along the culvert to people's homes. They use this water to irrigate farmland and solve basic problems of life. The constant gurgling water also It has brought a happy life to the local people. The limited text here cannot explain it clearly. I can only say that this canal cannot be seen on the ground. There are only small wells one by one, but the underground water flow is alive. You can see it when you go to the museum. The illustrations are really the crystallization of the wisdom of the working people of our country.

There is also the Thousand Buddhas Cave. If you don’t go there, you would not know that the Uyghur people who now believe in Islam once believed in Buddhism. In the Thousand Buddhas Cave, there are wooden clay sculptures from the Gaochang Uighur period. However, compared to the large grottoes, it may not be too shocking, but there are so many scenic spots in Turpan, which is a glimpse of how prosperous the ancient Western Regions of my country were.

Shopping: To be fair, businessmen everywhere are very cunning, and the reputation of tour groups is not very good now. They may take you to some places like jade museums and ask for prices. It is common to see jade worth hundreds of thousands, but if you can’t identify it, it is recommended that you don’t buy it. Although there are a lot of jade in Xinjiang, they are not here, in southern Xinjiang or Hotan, and the prices are very cheap! In addition, the raisins you buy here may be more expensive than those you buy in your hometown. Pay attention to the difference, but ordinary residents are still quite simple! Also, don’t buy things in tourist areas. They are often deceptive and very expensive. Things that sell for ten yuan in a small market in Urumqi can be sold for a hundred yuan there. There are many people selling pendants around the karez, and the prices are not too expensive. If you If you like it, just buy one as a souvenir!

Talk about Korla (a famous western city with high quality):

Speaking of Korla, I have to praise the quality of the population here. It is quite high. ! It deserves to be called a famous city in the west! The streets are spotless, and pedestrians never litter anything. The hygiene is great! The most valuable thing is that it has both the majesty outside the Great Wall and the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River. A Peacock River passes through the city and has been flowing quietly for thousands of years. The clear water of the river drives away the unique heat of the west. There are many tourist attractions around Korla, such as Golden Beach, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Populus euphratica forest... Remember to bring your camera and a good mood.

Yi: After Xinjiang enters summer, the sun exposure time exceeds ten hours a day. Because of this, Xinjiang’s fruits are particularly sweet and Xinjiang’s noodles are chewy. It can be seen that the climate here is similar. August is hot! So, it’s almost time to get dressed. Bring a few extra pieces of pure cotton sweat-absorbent clothing, which you need to change every day! I don’t need to say anything else! Wear a hat, sunscreen, long-sleeved, loose clothing as much as possible, and be careful to prevent heatstroke.

The branches are pointing towards the sky with great strength. The large tracts of Populus euphratica forest are very beautiful. You can feel the unyielding life. If you have a great camera, you can take unexpected photos. Many magazine photos are taken here. They give My feeling is that it is alive. If human beings have this kind of spirit, nothing can do anything to us.

Kuqa Grand Canyon: To get here, you have to take a bus from Korla to Kuqa, which takes more than two hours, and sometimes you may not be able to get there. Kuqa is a county town with not very good conditions. Kuqa has good hotels and an elegant environment. There is also an international hotel that was newly built in recent years. It is the tallest building in the county. It was just not completed when I went there. I think you can use it when you go. Don't go to that kind of small hotel. It sometimes ruins tour groups. I can only arrange you to live in that kind of place. It's very scary and you don't feel safe at all. Most of the people here are Uighurs. They are very simple, but there is a communication problem. It still takes more than an hour to drive from Kuqa to the Grand Canyon. However, once you arrive, you will feel that the trip is worthwhile. There is a cool breeze in the valley, even if it is super hot outside. There is also another name here called "Kiziliya Grand Canyon", which means "red cliff". According to legend, a Uyghur young man went up the mountain to collect medicine and fell down the valley and discovered it. In fact, how it was discovered is still a mystery. You can visit it by the way. Kizilya Thousand Buddha Cave on the cliff. If I were asked to choose my favorite landscape in Xinjiang, I would choose this place. The valley is sometimes narrow and sometimes wide. Sometimes there are floods here. There are many landscapes. The total length is about 5 kilometers. It takes at least 4 hours to get in and out. If you go with a group, you must have enough time. Some tour groups will give you two hours. When you go out, be sure to choose a tour group with integrity.

Shopping: There are no shopping places around these attractions, and there is no compulsory shopping. Shopping in Korla City is very convenient, so it is recommended to go shopping.

To sum up: Urumqi is a big city, so beware of thieves when you go to Erdaoqiao and other places.

Upstairs said that Turpan is an exotic place, I agree.

Korla is a place south of the Yangtze River, clean and tidy.

I have never been to Kashgar, but you must go. It combines the essence of Central and Western cultures.

In short, Xinjiang is a beautiful place. As long as you have a pair of eyes that can discover beauty, there are scenery everywhere. Welcome friends from far away to visit us in Xinjiang! Beautiful August, Xinjiang is waiting for you!