Explore Eastern Xinjiang, Hami, Xinjiang, a place with beautiful scenery and sweet cantaloupes.

Hami is located in eastern Xinjiang and is the only city in Xinjiang that spans the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. Hami has been the chokepoint and important town of the Silk Road since ancient times, and is known as the "Gateway to Xinjiang". Hami is the hometown of cantaloupe and is also known as the "hometown of sweetness". Hami has high temperatures, little rainfall, long sunshine hours, and slightly alkaline soil. This climate and geographical environment are very conducive to the growth of melons and fruits. Walking into the Hami Gong Melon Garden, hundreds of varieties of honeydew melons opened up my cognitive world. 💁Visit Hami 1️⃣Hami Sea Channel China is one of the countries with the widest distribution area of ​​Yadan landforms in the world, and Hami Yadan is also the area with the highest concentration of Yadan landforms in China. 2️⃣Hami East Tianshan The East Tianshan Scenic Area, "a four-season tour in one day, with different days in ten miles", consists of Mingsha Mountain, White Stone, Songshutang and Tianshan Temple. Here you can see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests, deserts and other scenery. 3️⃣Barkol Lake Barkol Lake is located in the west of Barkol Grassland. It is one of the four major salt lakes in China. The calm lake surface is like a mirror, so beautiful. 4️⃣Barkol Ancient City The ancient city of Barkol is an important town on the Beixin Road of the Silk Road. It is the city with the most cultural relics and historic sites in Xinjiang. 5️⃣Back to the palace Huiwangfu is the palace of King Hui of Hami in the Qing Dynasty. It is an artistic treasure that combines Han, Manchu, Mongolian and Uyghur architectural styles. 6️⃣Altun Ancient Street In the quaint old streets, you can ride camels, buy souvenirs, and taste snacks. In addition, there are also scenic spots such as Hami Museum of Culture and Art, Zuogong Cultural Garden, Yiwu Populus euphratica Forest, etc. that are worth checking out. 🍻Dongjiang food Recommend famous restaurants such as Yiloulan, Dongjiang Chicken, and Yipoleqi Rice 💡Recommended tour routes: DAY1️⃣ Hami Cultural Museum-Hami Sea Road-Altun Ancient Street DAY2️⃣ East Tianshan Scenic Area - Gaojia Lake Wetland - Barkol Ancient City - Barkol Lake DAY2️⃣ Fantasy Lake-Yishui Garden Scenic Area-Butterfly Valley-Yiwu Populus Forest