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DERRICK CHANDLERUnited States

December to February rush to Xinjiang! A nanny-level guide to the ice and snow fairy tale

Babies! Xinjiang in winter is breathtakingly beautiful! Water turns to ice when splashed, skiing, snow village morning fog all unlocked, quick dry goods guide! -- 📅 Best time (miss it and wait a year!) ✅ Core period: Mid-December to late February in Northern Xinjiang Kanas / Hemu = a real-life ice and snow castle🏰, Altay ski season is super fun; Southern Xinjiang Pamir snow scenery with fewer people and stunning views🌡️ Temperature: Daytime -5~-15℃, Night -20~-30℃, keep warm glued to your body! -- 🚗 Transportation guide (must-see in winter!) ✈️ Major transport: Fly to Urumqi, transfer to Altay (near General Mountain Ski Resort) / Kanas (resumes flights in late December) 🚌 Within scenic spots: Kanas / Hemu take snow area shuttle buses (anti-skid chains very stable); Altay requires snow tires, the rime scenery along the way is breathtaking🚙 🏡 Accommodation recommendations (warm stay to enjoy snow!) ✨ Northern Xinjiang: Hemu old village wooden cabins (floor heating, window views of snowy ridges, morning shots of cooking smoke are amazing), Altay city hotels (near ski resorts) ✨ Southern Xinjiang: Taxkorgan homestays (floor heating + starry sky🌌), Kashgar old city inns (warm stove, tea, and snow viewing) -- 📸 Must-check-in + photo tips Hemu Ice and Snow Village❄️ Harden Viewing Platform: Shoot morning fog from 7-9 am, wear bright red / Klein blue for striking contrast Hemu Bridge: -20℃+ splash water turns to ice, swinging your arm sideways is even more spectacular! Kanas Three Bays🏞️ Fairy Bay: Rime + sunlight through fog, use telephoto to capture ice crystal details Moon Bay: Frozen "S" river, drone shots look like white silk General Mountain Ski Resort🎿 Beginner slopes for practice, advanced slopes for thrills, shoot dynamic "skiing + sunset" scenes in the evening, beginners find a coach for safety Kashgar Old City🕌 Id Kah Mosque snow on the dome is very sacred, warm lantern light reflects on snow, casual shots are healing! -- 🍜 Warm food list 🔥 Must-eat: Hand-pulled mutton (with salty milk tea to ward off cold), lamb hotpot (warms to the heart), baked buns (crispy and juicy) 🍯 Snacks: Mare’s milk wine (slightly intoxicating and warming), frozen pear (cool and appetizing) -- 💡 Pitfall avoidance tips ❗ Clothing: Windproof down jacket + fleece pants + thick wool socks + snow boots, wear windproof face mask, stick warm packs on phone to prevent shutdown❗ Protection: Snow reflects strongly! Bring sunglasses to prevent snow blindness, apply SPF50+ sunscreen ❗ Others: Bring chocolate for energy, ask permission before taking photos~ Xinjiang’s winter is really so! Healing! ❤️ Every snap is an ice and snow blockbuster, babies hurry up!
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Posted: Nov 25, 2025
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