The recommended 7-day travel route in Xinjiang is as follows:?
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi?
Upon arrival in Urumqi, you can first arrange accommodation at a hotel and have free time. It is recommended to visit the Grand Bazaar, taste authentic roasted whole sheep and hand-grabbed rice, and visit Hongshan Park to overlook the magnificent view of the entire Urumqi.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Colorful Beach – Burqin?
Head to the Colorful Beach to admire the amazing work of nature, with half green and half golden, and the sunset scenery is even more breathtaking. After that, head to Burqin, where the red and blue-roofed cottages and the orange-colored castle-shaped bridge resemble the entrance to a fairy tale world.?
Day 3: Burqin – Kanas – Jiadengyu?
Visit Kanas, which is regarded by locals as a synonym for beauty, richness, and mystery. Snow-capped mountains, meadows, clear waves, and hills are all in view. After that, head to Jiadengyu, which is a national forest park with a seamless blend of water and sky, vast birch forests, and stunning photo opportunities.?
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu?
Head to Hemu, which is an ancient romantic village with wooden cabins and birch forests. You can calm down and enjoy the scenery, soothing your inner impetuosity. Here, you can experience the life of the Tuwa people and stay in wooden cabins in the village at night.?
Day 5: Hemu – Urho Devil’s City – Urho?
Head to Urho Devil’s City, which is a film location. Take a little train for a magical journey. The weird rocks add interest to the beauty of the Yadan landform.?
Day 6: Urho – Sayram Lake – Yining?
Visit the extremely transparent Sayram Lake, which is as clear and transparent as Maldives. It is known as the Tears of the Atlantic and is a holy place to purify the soul. After that, head to Yining, stroll around the city, and taste the most authentic local cuisine.?
Day 7: Yining – Nalati – Return to Urumqi?
Head to Nalati, where there are three routes: Aerial Grassland, Valley Grassland, and Panlong Valley Grassland. Among them, Aerial Grassland is the most beautiful. After that, end your pleasant journey and return to Urumqi?
The above is just a recommended route for a 7-day trip to Xinjiang. In fact, Xinjiang is very rich in tourism resources, and you can flexibly arrange your itinerary according to your interests and time.?