Friends who have been to Xinjiang in August please help.

Hello, this friend! I am a girl born and raised in Urumqi. First of all, you are very welcome to Xinjiang! I have never been to Kashgar (ashamed to say it), but Urumqi is the city where I grew up. I know this city very well. Time is running out today. Urumqi first, Turpan tomorrow, and Korla when you have time.

Clothing: It is very hot in August in Xinjiang. The temperature is above 35 degrees every day, and the temperature difference between day and night is very large. You don't need to wear too many clothes when you go out at night, but you must cover yourself when you sleep. Remember not to catch cold, just wear short sleeves. If you are in trouble, you can buy it from us. Generally, there are many clothes in Xiaoximen, but the quality is not very good. The price is a short sleeve in 20 yuan. However, Zhongshan Road Yaxin, Jiahui Times and Youhao Road Parkson are all national counter prices, but the boys and girls here are all dressed in fashion. It is strongly recommended that you choose Zhongshan Road, which is convenient for shopping and can also see beautiful women and handsome men! Ha ha!

Food: In terms of diet, mutton is the main food, and vegetables are relatively few. If you want to try Xinjiang-style food, you can try the pilaf of Mayflower or the roast lamb chops of the new Great Lakes. The environment near Heping Canal is very good, and there are rooms upstairs. You can go to bed for a walk after dinner! This year, some sections of Heping Canal have been treated, which is also very charming! There is also a chain Muslim restaurant near Hyde and opposite Hongfu, where you can taste Xinjiang-style dishes. The night market in August is the most distinctive, and the May Day night market is the largest, but we must pay attention to hygiene! If you want, I can send you all the special snacks in Urumqi. Anyway, I enjoyed it, but you have to tell me what flavor you like first.

Accommodation may be a bit difficult, because August is the tourist season, so the hotel may be very nervous. Look at your consumption level, the better hotels in Urumqi, such as Yindu, Hongfu and Hyde, are still relatively standard, but the house price in Urumqi should be the cheapest compared with the other three cities you mentioned, because other cities are tourist cities, and the house price will be very high in the peak season. Turpan may be cheaper, Kashgar and Korla are very expensive! Urumqi used to be very polluted, and the sun could hardly be seen in winter. However, after the implementation of the blue sky project in recent years, the air quality has improved a lot, especially in summer. However, friends in the mainland may be a little unaccustomed to the dry air and eating habits in Xinjiang. I suggest you do a good job of sun protection and moisturizing.

Ok: I don't know where you are from. If you come by plane, you can take a taxi from the airport to the downtown area around 20 yuan. If you arrive before eleven o'clock at night, you can save money by taking bus 5 1. One yuan can sit from north to south, which is equivalent to a straight line running through Urumqi city. If you come by train, it will be closer to the city. There are many buses to choose from, and the traffic in the city is very convenient. If you are in trouble by car, you can ask passers-by. This is not a problem! Because we Xinjiang people are very enthusiastic! It's really impossible You can dial 96588 of China Telecom by landline, and ask about everything! It is that there may be traffic jams on the way to and from work every day. If you are in a hurry, you must avoid Hongshan and other places or travel early (traffic jam time: 9: 00-9: 30 am; Evening: 19: 50-20: 40. This is probably the case in August.

Sightseeing: Some friends say that Tianchi is just so, and it may be so! For a friend who is used to seeing famous mountains and rivers, he won't feel anything special. If you haven't been to Tianchi in Changbai Mountain, you can visit Tianchi in Xinjiang, but remember to bargain when you eat there. The asking price of saute spicy chicken is generally 180. You can win by talking to 80, so don't eat rice. It is estimated that you must not have enough to eat, and it is extremely expensive. Nanshan pasture must go. If you have never ridden a horse, you can try. 20 yuan will do. If you don't go up the hill, run down the hill. Don't pay more. Let the local Kazakh herders take you there. As the old saying goes, we must pay attention to safety. Don't wear jeans when riding a bike, it will grind your thighs.

Shopping: Some friends said how to be fooled, hehe, in fact, every tourist city has a similar situation, otherwise how can the national economy develop? You must go to the Grand Bazaar in Erdaoqiao, but you don't have to go there to buy things. How can I put it? Its positioning is mainland tourists and international friends. Just go and see. Be sure to take pictures as a souvenir. We locals never buy fruit there. We can buy it on the street. A large number of fruits can go to Beiyuanchun melon and fruit wholesale market, and some also sell vegetables. The price is much cheaper. Of course, when we buy wool products, we are close to it. There is not much time today, so let's stop here for the time being and I'll add it tomorrow!

Speaking of Turpan (simple folk customs);

Turpan should be said to be a famous tourist attraction in China. It has always been called "desert oasis". Although the temperature is very high, the ultraviolet intensity is very low. Turpan has been to many times since he was a child, basically every time in August. Although it doesn't feel like a metropolis like Urumqi, the tourist attractions are world-famous, especially for those who love Buddhist art and history.

Clothes: Since August, the temperature in Turpan has basically been above 40 degrees, but it is hot, so don't wear short-sleeved clothes to run around. Although the ultraviolet rays in Turpan are not very strong, I suggest you wear long-sleeved clothes, preferably not white. White reflects light, but it absorbs the most ultraviolet rays of all colors. Breathable sun hat must be ready, you can use it when you go to Korla. Recommend pure cotton clothes.

Food: This? Because I went to Turpan, I basically ate in hotels, so I didn't observe where the restaurants outside were concentrated. But as a tourist attraction, there are many, but Turpan is not as prosperous as Urumqi, and it feels like a small town. If you eat from this aspect, you may eat a lot of Xinjiang rice, and there are very few other flavors.

Live: The accommodation in Turpan is quite good! Cheap price and comfortable life! Turpan Hotel is quite good! The decoration is also very characteristic of Xinjiang! I don't know the specific price Every time I go, I go in groups. It's not expensive anyway! Living here, you can also enjoy the landscape such as the grape gallery. Turpan is quiet at night, not as noisy as Urumqi. Only at night can you see more people than during the day, because it's too hot here during the day! So the residents went out at night!

OK: It's about two hours' drive from Urumqi to Turpan. You can buy tickets at the coach station, which is very convenient. It is worth mentioning that during this trip, you can see some Gobi and Tianshan mountains, as well as grass beaches near Dabancheng. If you can get off the road and feel the wind and wind power station in Dabancheng, you will feel that you are outside the Great Wall. The dry wind blows on your face. And the warm wind on the mainland are completely two types. Maybe you will understand what is the pride of the west. Hehe, it may be a bit exaggerated. In fact, the real western style is in southern Xinjiang. I'll introduce you later! On the way, you can also pass through the salt lake known as the "Sea of Death, Xinjiang Salt Lake". If you have time, feel floating and see the white salt lake! The traffic in Turpan is also very convenient, because Turpan is not big, but the streets are quite spacious and there are few private cars, so don't worry about traffic jams! Sometimes there is not even a car on the street.

Sightseeing: There are countless tourist attractions. In fact, how to say some things? The real scenic spot is in people's hearts. If you appreciate it, you will think your trip is worthwhile. It's no use visiting it if you don't appreciate it. When we go out to a foreign land, we just want to find different places from where we live and appreciate different customs. Gaochang ancient town and Jiaohe ancient town can give you a sense of vicissitudes of life, but some people say that they are just old-fashioned houses. Hehe, if you go, you should do a good job of heatstroke prevention, bring cool oil and enough water, but there are no trees here. If you walk in the sun, you will know that it is the city of the past! It's still very high, and the weather is over forty degrees. The Flame Mountain is visited at the foot of the mountain. Take a look at the Jinding of Journey to the West. The Flame Mountain looks spectacular from a distance! When it comes to the Flame Mountain, we have to say the Grape Valley. It is said that Turpan should be very dry on such a hot day, but there are trees here, and the trees are flourishing. There are seven grapevines under the flaming mountain. It is said that there are seven sword marks left by a young Uighur who struggled with the dragon. Have you ever seen vines? Similar to Parthenocissus tricuspidata, it can block out the sun. The industrious and simple Turpan people also like to play the piano and sing under the tree. Beautiful Uighur girls often dance under trees in bright national costumes. You can eat grapes and watch dancing. Also, don't buy raisins and fruits in tourist attractions, and remember this truth everywhere.

In the past, there was no water in Turpan, but the industrious and intelligent Turpan people invented Karez. As a Xinjiang native, I am very proud! Because my dad used to dig karez! Karez is actually a culvert, with one end in Turpan and the other end dug into the Tianshan Mountains in the distance. On that day, the snow melted and flowed down the culvert to people's homes. They use this water to irrigate farmland and solve basic living problems. The continuous flowing water has also brought a happy life to the local people. The qualifier here is not clear. I can only say that this canal is invisible on the ground, only small wells, but the groundwater is alive.

And the Thousand Buddha Cave. No, I don't know. Uighurs who believe in Islam used to believe in Buddhism. The Thousand-Buddha Cave in Gaochang Uighur period has wooden tires and clay sculptures, but it may not be too shocking compared with Dashi Cave. But there are so many places of interest in a small Turpan, which shows how prosperous the ancient western regions of China are.

Shopping: To be fair, businessmen from all countries are very cunning, and the reputation of tour groups is not very good now. He may take you to some jade museums and other places, where you can often see hundreds of thousands of jade, but if you can't identify it, I suggest you don't buy it. Although there are a lot of jade in Xinjiang, there are none here, there are in southern Xinjiang and Hotan, and the prices are very cheap! In addition, it is possible that the raisins you bought here are more expensive than those you bought in your hometown. Pay attention to the difference, but ordinary residents are still quite simple! Also, don't buy things in tourist areas. Cheating is costly. Urumqi small market sells things for ten yuan, and sells them for one hundred yuan there. There are many pendants around Karez, and the price is not too expensive. If you still like it, buy one as a souvenir!

Talking about Korla (a famous western city with high quality);

Speaking of Korla, I have to praise the population quality here, which is really-phase-time-high wow! Worthy of being a famous city in the west! The streets are spotless, and pedestrians never litter. The hygiene is great! The most commendable thing is that there is not only the grandeur beyond the Great Wall, but also the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River. A Peacock River passes through the city and flows quietly for thousands of years. The clear river has driven away the peculiar heat in the west. There are many tourist attractions around Korla, such as Golden Beach, Kuqa Grand Canyon and Populus euphratica ... Remember to bring your camera and a good mood.

Clothing: After the summer in Xinjiang, the sunshine time is more than ten hours every day. Because of this, the melons and fruits in Xinjiang are particularly sweet, and the noodles in Xinjiang are also strong enough. It can be seen that the climate here is similar, and August is just hot! Therefore, it's almost time to get dressed. Bring more cotton sweat-absorbent clothes and change them every day! I don't need to say anything else! Hat, sun protection, try to wear long-sleeved loose clothes, pay attention to heatstroke prevention.

Food: Great, especially the night market by Peacock River. There are countless restaurants, similar to Urumqi. More importantly, after eating mutton or pilaf, don't eat cold food, don't drink alcohol, just drink Xinjiang hot brick tea, or you will have diarrhea. The biggest fear of going out is physical discomfort. I'm afraid I'll be acclimatized when I'm new here. Price! It is said that the food in Xinjiang is more expensive than that in the mainland. Of course, our noodles are good and there is a lot of meat. People in Xinjiang don't pay as much attention to quality and nutrition as mainlanders, but we are full on a big plate. Hehe, eating some fruit after dinner and walking along the river with my lover are really charming. ...

Accommodation: There are few high-end hotels, but there are many medium-sized hotels and small hotels. There are dozens in a street. What a good tourist city! When I went in August this year, I stayed at Wanda Hotel. The terms are very general and the price is unknown. But every summer, hotels in Korla are full, and there are too many people coming here, regardless of size, especially after the discovery of the Kuqa Grand Canyon. This tourist route is very popular, and there are even more people.

Ok: Urumqi is about 4-5 hours' drive south. There are large Gobi and some sandstone mountains along the way. If you go to Turpan first, you can also start from Turpan. There is a hard road, called dry ditch, which is winding. It used to be harder to walk. It is very convenient to travel in the urban area, and there is basically no traffic jam. Korla feels that there are fewer cars than Urumqi and more than Turpan. There is no overpass and the streets are spacious. Taxi drivers are very enthusiastic and generally don't cheat money, except for a few scum. If you go to places like Kuqa Grand Canyon, I suggest you join a tour group, otherwise it will be too much trouble to arrange your own vehicles!

Sightseeing: Korla is the dividing point between the north and the south of Xinjiang. There are not many scenic spots for sightseeing in the urban area. Outstanding scenic spots include Kuqa Grand Canyon and other places. As a divergent point, Korla is a small county town, so I will go back to Korla to rest at night because it is not convenient to stay there. You can enjoy the night view and Peacock River in the urban area and feel the beauty of the south of the Great Wall. I think Korla is not as good as Urumqi, but it is a little dark at night, but it is also to save power resources for the country. You can swim in Peacock River at night. In summer, you can often see men swimming in swimming trunks, and others running on the shore, which is very comfortable. Korla is really clean, but it may not be as prosperous as your big cities in the mainland.

Let's talk about Golden Beach. Urumqi is the farthest city from the sea in the world. It can be seen that there is no sea in Xinjiang, but you can feel the seaside customs here. People who come here are generally locals in Xinjiang and have never seen the sea. It's good to come here and have a look. Golden Beach is a lake, a desert lake with blue waves and Ji Xiang in Sha Ou. There are no trees and yellow sand everywhere. This is the unique sand in the desert. I carefully compared it with the desert. If you come swimming, bring your own bathing suit. The swimsuits here are so ugly! The facilities by the lake are not so good, there is only one dressing room. Motorboats are very interesting. You can bargain. You can bargain if you want tickets to enter the gate.

Rob Village: I think it's interesting, but people in the same industry say it's boring. It used to be a big lake, but now it has dried up. What a big change! And the wooden house where they once lived. The ground is full of sand. I can't imagine how people live here. It seems amazing to me. There are several Hu Yangshu trees in the village, which grow in the desert. Further inside, it is the edge of the Taklimakan desert. Occasionally I can find some water and trees, but climbing the sand mountain is very tiring. If you join a group, you won't stay long. Go-karting in the desert is fine. We are all at 50 yuan, and it feels very exciting. The big sand flew to our faces and our hats flew off. We can drive it ourselves, but it feels a little expensive. We can bargain anyway. How much money to talk about depends on your own skills.

Populus euphratica: a magical plant that will not die for thousands of years; Dead for a thousand years; It has been immortal for 1000 years. The branches are strong towards the sky, and the vast Populus euphratica forest is beautiful, so you can feel the unyielding life. If you have a great camera, you can take unexpected photos. Many magazine photos were taken here, which gave me the feeling of being alive. If human beings have this spirit, there should be nothing to blame us.

Kuqa Grand Canyon: It takes more than two hours to get here by car from Korla to Kuqa, and sometimes it may not be possible. Kuqa is a county town, and the conditions are not very good. Kuqa Hotel is good and the environment is elegant. There is also an international hotel newly built in recent years, which is the tallest building in the county, but it was not built when I went. I guess it will work when I go. Don't go to that small hotel. Sometimes a broken tour group can only put you in that place. It's scary to live there and you don't feel safe at all. Most people here are Uighurs. Simple, simple, but there is a communication problem. Then it takes more than an hour's drive from Kuqa to the Grand Canyon. However, when we get there, we will feel cool because of your arrival, even if it is super hot outside. There is also an individual named "Kyzilia Grand Canyon", which means "Red Cliff". According to legend, it was discovered by a young Uighur who went up the mountain to collect medicine and fell into the valley. In fact, how it was discovered is still a mystery. You can drop in and see the Kyzylya Thousand Buddha Cave on the cliff. If I had to choose the favorite scenery in Xinjiang, I would choose here. Sometimes the valley is narrow, sometimes it is wide, and sometimes there will be floods here. There are many landscapes, with a total length of about 5 kilometers. It takes at least 4 hours to get in and out. If you join a group, you must spend enough time. Some tour groups will let you go out for two hours. Pay attention to choosing a sincere tour group.

Shopping: There are no shopping places around these scenic spots, and there is no compulsory shopping. Shopping in Korla is very convenient. I suggest you go and have a look.

To sum up: Urumqi is a metropolis, so you should pay attention to guard against thieves when you arrive at Erdaoqiao and other places.

It is said upstairs that Turpan is a place full of exotic customs. I agree.

Korla is south of the Great Wall, clean and tidy.

I haven't been to Kashgar, but you must go. It combines the essence of Chinese and western subcultures.

In a word, Xinjiang is a beautiful place. As long as you have a pair of eyes that can find beauty, there are scenery everywhere. Welcome friends from afar to visit Xinjiang! Beautiful August, Xinjiang is waiting for you