Xinjiang, a vast and mysterious land, is home to many breathtaking natural landscapes and humanistic relics. The following are the top ten must-see attractions in Xinjiang, each of which attracts countless tourists with its unique charm.

1. Kanas Scenic Spot

Location: Located in the north of Burqin County, Altay Region, Xinjiang.

Characteristics: Known as “the fairyland on earth, God's garden”, the lake is turquoise as jade, clear to the bottom, surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains and dense primary forests. Kanas is even more beautiful in the fall, with golden leaves spreading over the earth, forming a flowing oil painting together with the lake and snowy mountains.

2. Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

Location: Located in Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture.

Characteristics: The blue rippling lake and the towering Tianshan snowy peaks reflect each other, constituting a beautiful picture scroll. Tianchi is not only a national AAAAA level scenic spot, but also listed in UNESCO's World Heritage List. Visitors can take a boat trip to the lake and enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains, or hike up the mountain and enjoy the magnificence and vastness of the alpine meadows.

3. Nalati Tourist Scenic Area

Location: Located in the hinterland of Tianshan Mountain and the eastern end of Ili River Valley.

Characteristics: The vast grasslands, majestic snow-capped mountains, dense forests and deep canyons here form a moving picture. The golden grassland in the fall is even more beautiful when it is contrasted with the snow-capped mountains in the distance. In addition, Nalatty also contains rich Kazakh folk customs, so that people can enjoy the beautiful scenery at the same time, but also feel a strong cultural flavor.

4. Sayram Lake

Location: Located in the Tianshan Mountains, it is the highest and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang.

Characteristics: The lake surface is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, surrounded by pines and cypresses, just like a sapphire embedded in the top of the Tianshan Mountains. The lake is also rich in natural ecological and humanistic landscapes, such as rare birds, Mongolian yurts and scenes of herdsmen grazing.

5. Kalajun Grassland

Location: Located at the foot of snow-capped mountains.

Characteristics: It is a stunning place for sightseeing and photography. The prairie is vast and sprawling, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance make up a magnificent picture.

6. Bayanbulak Grassland

Characteristics: Known as the “grassland in the sky”, it is the hometown of pastoral songs and the paradise of horses. The annual Naadam Conference held here is full of passion and joy, and the grassland under the morning and sunset is breathtakingly beautiful.

7. Kashgar Old Town

Location: Located in Kashgar City.

Characteristics: The labyrinth of streets and lanes and clusters of raw earth buildings in the old city are strewn together, telling ancient stories. Attractions such as the Etigarh Mosque and the Gautai Residence exude a strong historical atmosphere, giving people a sense of the convergence and collision of eastern and western civilizations.

8. Turpan Grapevine

Location: Located in the folds of the southern slope of Bogda Peak in the Tianshan Mountains.

Characteristics: The 7-kilometer-long ravine is full of grape vines and fruits, and is known as the “sweet oasis”. Here you can taste the sweetest grapes in the world and enjoy the unique charm of Uyghur songs and dances.

9. Scenic Area of World Ghost Town of Karamay

Location: Located in Urhe District, Karamay City.

Characteristics: The towering Yardang landforms have formed various peculiar shapes under wind erosion, as if they were a huge sculpture, which makes people wonder at the ingenious work of nature.

10. Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountain

Location: Located in Kuqa City, Aksu Region.

Characteristics: With amazing height difference and diversified landforms, this place combines the beauty of earthly canyons and the length of Tianshan wonders in one. The scenery is exotic and mesmerizing.

These top ten attractions are just some of the many beauties in Xinjiang, each of which deserves to be savored and explored by tourists. Whether it's the magnificent natural scenery or the rich cultural heritage, Xinjiang can give visitors a deep impression and good memories.