Not many people have been to these beautiful places in Xinjiang

This part of Xinjiang might not be very well-known amongst foreigners but it’s definitely worth visiting.

The journey began in Urumqi. We then traveled by car along the Duku Highway which is a famous route. Our first notable stop was at the Nalati Grasslands; they’re especially green and beautiful in the summer. After that we headed to the snow mountain. At all these tourist spots there are horses to ride instead of hiking.

The next significant stop was at the Sayram lake. The weather was not very good when we arrived but we stuck around a bit and the rain clouds got blown away by the strong winds and the sun came out.

Our last stop was at the Dushanzi Grand Canyon. There were many activities to do there including: crossing a glass bridge suspended over a part of the canyon, cycling over the canyon in a suspended bicycle, visiting the ice world with ice slides and fun activities.

One night we also stayed at Bagua city. The urban planning in this city is unique and historical; it’s definitely worth a visit. The whole city has no traffic lights and its design incorporates Chinese philosophy related to balance (yin-yang).

Post by AngeKellerman | Jun 28, 2025