There are multiple 6-day travel routes to choose from in Xinjiang. Here are three recommended travel plans:
The first option: 6-day Southern Xinjiang trip.
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar, airport pickup and transfer to the hotel, spend the afternoon exploring the city and feeling its unique charm.
Day 2: Visit Baisha Lake to admire the dreamy blue color on the Pamir Plateau, and then visit Stone City to feel the historical vicissitudes of the ancient city.
Day 3: Head to Hongqilafu to visit the gate that has been closed for ten years, then walk through the 639-turn Dragon’s Coil Road to experience a new height in life, and finally visit Bandier Lake to admire the blue color of the lake caused by special minerals.
Day 4: Visit the慕士塔格 Glacier Park to feel the awe of the "Father of Ice Mountains", and then head to Karakul Lake to admire the changing colors of the lake with the seasons and time.
Day 5: Take a one-day tour of Kashgar Old City, visiting attractions such as the Kunlun Tower, Rainbow Stairs, and Sky Garden.
Day 6: Say goodbye to Kashgar and end this unforgettable Southern Xinjiang trip.
The second option: 6-day Northern Xinjiang trip.
Day 1: Airport pickup in Urumqi, check into the hotel, free activities, visit the night market of Urumqi, and taste local cuisine.
Day 2: Visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon to marvel at the magnificent work of nature, and then head to Jinghe.
Day 3: Take a self-driving tour around Sailimu Lake to admire the lake and mountains, then visit the Guozigou Bridge and Huocheng Lavender Field to feel the purple romance.
Day 4: Head to Yining to visit the Kurdning Scenic Area, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of nature.
Day 5: Visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland and the Duku Highway (northern section highlights), experiencing the vastness of the grassland and the grandeur of the highway.
Day 6: Return to Urumqi along the S101 National Defense Highway to end your Northern Xinjiang trip.
The third option: 6-day winter trip to Xinjiang.
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi to Tianchi, admire the magnificent beauty of the alpine glacier-eroded sulfur lake, and then head to Burqin.
Day 2: Visit Kanas and Hemu to experience winter activities such as water splashing into ice and fur skiing, feeling the charm of the ice and snow world.
Day 3: Take travel photos in Hemu, boil tea by the fireplace, and enjoy a leisurely time.
Day 4: Head to Ulhe, enjoying the scenery along the way.
Day 5: Visit Sailimu Lake to admire winter wonders such as blue ice and ice bubbles.
Day 6: Visit Sailimu Lake again for free activities, then return to Urumqi to end your winter trip to Xinjiang.
The above three routes each have their own characteristics. You can choose a suitable travel plan according to your personal preferences and the season.