For a six-day tour of Xinjiang, you can choose multiple different routes. Here are three recommended tourist routes:
Route 1
Day 1: Depart from various places across the country, arrive in Urumqi, free time to taste local cuisine such as naan and hand-grabbed rice, and experience the local culture.
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, cross the S21 Desert Highway, arrive in Burqin, stay in a local specialty log cabin, and experience a unique accommodation environment.
Day 3: Depart from Burqin, head to Hemu to admire the local natural scenery, and return to Burqin in the evening.
Day 4: Visit the Colorful Beach and乌尔禾Ghost Town to feel the magnificent workmanship of nature, arrive in Kuitun in the evening and check into a hotel.
Day 5: Head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain scenery, and return to Karamay in the evening.
Day 6: Visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon or Anjihai, then return to Urumqi to end this delightful trip.
Route 2
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, head to Koksu River and Koktokay to admire the beautiful natural scenery.
Day 2: Visit the No. 3 Mine Pit in Koktokay, then head to Burqin.
Day 3: Depart from Burqin, head to Kanas, climb up the Fish Viewing Terrace to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and stay overnight in Jiadengyu.
Day 4: Visit Kanas’s Three Bays, then head to Hemu to experience the local folk customs.
Day 5: Enjoy the morning fog at the Hemu Observation Deck, then head to the Colorful Beach, and return to Burqin in the evening.
Day 6: Depart from Burqin, visit the乌尔禾Ghost Town, then return to Urumqi to end the trip.
Route 3 (Winter Special)
Day 1: Land in Altay, after pick-up, you are free to roam around. You can stroll through the small streets of Altay City and experience the authentic local customs.
Day 2: Depart from Altay City and head to the Lonely Tree for a check-in, then arrive at Baihaba Village to experience the primitiveness and tranquility of this border village.
Days 3-4: Arrange to visit famous northern Xinjiang attractions such as Kanas and Hemu (specific itinerary can be adjusted according to actual circumstances).
Day 5: Continue exploring the natural scenery and folk culture of the Altay region.
Day 6: End the trip and arrange airport transfer according to your flight schedule.
These three routes each have their own unique characteristics, covering various aspects of Xinjiang such as natural scenery, folk culture, historical relics, and more. You can choose a suitable route based on personal preferences and the season. During the trip, you can also taste Xinjiang’s specialty foods such as roast whole sheep, large plate chicken, and hand-grabbed rice, allowing your taste buds to enjoy a feast as well.