Xinjiang Chartered Tourism Vehicles: 0991-8585456 1813962-2229 (WeChat same number)
Day 1 | Urumqi
Today’s Memo: Arrive in Urumqi around noon on the first day, then visit Hongshan Park to overlook the beautiful urban scenery. Stay in downtown Urumqi for the night.
1 Xinjiang International Bazaar
4.3 (1498 reviews)
Travel Guide: International Bazaar is a must-visit for tourists in Urumqi. It boasts Middle Eastern-style architecture and a dazzling array of Xinjiang specialities.
Recommended Duration: 2-3 hours
Opening Hours: 11:00-19:00
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Jiangbulake
4.5 (131 reviews)
Travel Guide: Jiangbulake is a Kazakh term meaning ‘Source of Holy Water’. It is located in Banjiegou Town on the southern side of Qitai County, about 200 kilometers away from Urumqi. It is a beautiful natural scenic area composed of grasslands, forests, and snow-capped mountains. Due to its late development, the scenery here is still relatively natural and pure, making it a great destination for enjoying grassland scenery.
Recommended Visit Duration: 0.5-1 day
Opening Hours: Off-season: Mon-Thu, Sun 9:30-20:00, Fri-Sat 9:00-20:00; Peak season: 8:30-22:00.
Day 3 | Jimusar > Fuyun
Today’s Memo: Today, officially drive north towards the Kanas region in northern Xinjiang. First, you will come to a gobi road alternating between desert and Huoshaoshan. Take photos of the beautiful scenery along the way. In the afternoon, arrive at the famous Koktokay Scenic Area to play. You can stay overnight in Fuyun County.
5 Qitai Huoshaoshan
4.0 (8 reviews)
Travel Guide: This is a natural landscape alongside the road. The fiery red rocks are dazzling. When you drive here, you can get out and enjoy the scenery, taking as many photos as you like.
6 Koktokay Scenic Area
4.4 (738 reviews)
Travel Guide: Koktokay is located in the northeast of Fuyun County, Altay Prefecture, northern Xinjiang. It is an important attraction on the northern Xinjiang Kanas route that most tourists will visit. Between the峡谷, there are large areas of birch, poplar, and pine forests. It is best to visit in autumn when the leaves are golden and brilliant. At this time, the mountaintops behind the forest also begin to accumulate snow, resembling beautiful snowy mountains. The mountains, forests, and rivers complement each other, making it an excellent choice for photography.
Recommended Visit Duration: 4 hours
Opening Hours: 10:30-18:30
Day 4 | Burqin > Kanas
Today’s Memo: Today, drive to Kanas. You can arrive at the entrance of the Kanas Scenic Area, Jiadengyu, around noon. Here, take a shuttle bus to enter the scenic area. In the afternoon, stroll around the lake area. If you’re interested, climb up to the Fish-watching Platform to capture panoramic views of the lake. Stay overnight in the Kanas Village within the scenic area.
7 Jiadengyu
4.1 (84 reviews)
Travel Guide: Jiadengyu is located in the middle of the southern side of the Kanas Lake Scenic Area and the Hemu Scenic Area in northern Xinjiang. It is also the gateway to both scenic areas, and is a常规route to enter both.
Recommended Visit Duration: 1 day
Opening Hours: Open all day
8 Kanas Scenic Area
4.6 (2,383 reviews)
Travel Guide: Here you will find clear and serene alpine lakes, dense primitive forests, and distant snowy peaks covered in silver. You can stay in the small wooden huts of the Tuwa people within the scenic area to experience a natural and primitive way of life. Every autumn, the area is filled with golden birch forests, like a fairyland from a fairy tale.
Recommended Visit Duration: 1-2 days
Opening Hours: 8:30-20:00; Entry stops at 20:00.
Ticket Price: ¥100 | Ctrip Price: ¥100 Book Now
Xinjiang Chartered Tourism Vehicles: 0991-8585456 1813962-2229 (WeChat same number)