The best 8-day tour route in Xinjiang can choose the following plan:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi?
Fly directly to Urumqi, visit the International Bazaar, take photos with Afanti and the little donkey, experience exotic architecture, and taste Xinjiang’s special Hongzuiyan hotpot.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Yining?
Depart from Urumqi to Sayram Lake, entering from the east gate and exiting from the south gate, circling the lake counterclockwise to admire the lake and mountain scenery, and climb up Songshutou for an overview of the entire Sayram Lake.?
Then head to Yining, with the option to visit the Guozigou Bridge along the way.?
Day 3: Yining – Xiata – Zhaosu/Tekes?
In the morning, head to the Xiata scenic area, take the shuttle bus to the hot spring hotel, and hike to explore attractions such as the Zhuanyun Bridge, General Bridge, and Flower Terrace.?
In the afternoon, return to Zhaosu or Tekes, enjoying the beautiful grassland scenery along the way.?
Day 4: Zhaosu/Tekes – Qiongkushitai – Tekes?
Head to Qiongkushitai, a historic and cultural village surrounded by mountains and built along the water, to experience the local customs and traditions.?
Return to Tekes to prepare for the next day’s itinerary.?
Day 5: Tekes – Qiaxi – Nalati Town?
Head to Qiaxi to admire the magnificent natural scenery.?
Then head to Nalati Town to prepare for the Nalati Aerial Grassland tour the next day.?
Day 6: Nalati Aerial Grassland – Liuxing Street – Yining?
Visit Nalati Aerial Grassland to admire its vastness and grandeur.?
In the afternoon, return to Yining to stroll around Liuxing Street and experience the local street life.?
Day 7: Yining – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi?
Head to Dushanzi Grand Canyon to admire its steepness and spectacular scenery.?
Return to Urumqi to prepare for the return journey the next day.?
Day 8: Urumqi – Return Journey?
Take a short rest in Urumqi, then return home to end the pleasant journey in Xinjiang.?
This route covers multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang, including Sayram Lake, Xiata, Qiongkushitai, and Nalati Aerial Grassland, allowing visitors to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural customs of Xinjiang. At the same time, the itinerary is reasonably arranged and not too compact, ensuring that tourists have sufficient time to appreciate and feel each attraction.?