Are there a lot of mosquitoes in Xinjiang during the summer? Should I bring mosquito repellent?
There is basically no need to worry about cities and southern Xinjiang; in northern Xinjiang's grassland wetlands (Nalati, Tangbula, riverside of Altay), mosquitoes are noticeable from June to August, making mosquito repellent and long pants essential. Are there many mosquitoes in Xinjiang in the summer? Here are the most frequently asked questions and answers about traveling to Xinjiang: documents, safety, seasons, altitude, guides and drivers, and dietary taboos—you can understand them in just three minutes before your trip.
- Severely affected areas: Ili Grassland wetlands, Altay river valleys and lake areas, most active in the evenings from June to August.
- Basically unaffected: Turpan, Kashgar urban areas, desert routes.
- Equipment: DEET insect repellent, light long pants and long sleeves, camping mosquito coils; local pharmacies have anti-itch ointment for bites.
- Accommodation: Ask if yurts at Pastoral Family Inns and riverside guesthouses have mosquito nets and electric mosquito swatters.