For a 4-5 day tour around Urumqi, Xinjiang, there are multiple exciting routes to choose from. Here are two popular routes recommended:?
Route 1: 4-day self-drive tour around Urumqi?
Day 1: Urumqi to Fuhai County?
Depart from Urumqi and travel along the S21 Awu Expressway for about 5 hours to arrive in Fuhai County.?
Visit the Golden Beach of Ulungur Lake to enjoy the natural scenery. Children can play in the water to their heart’s content?
Day 2: Fuhai County to Burqin?
Depart from Fuhai County, a journey of about 2 hours, to head to Burqin?
Day 3: Explore the areas around Burqin?
Visit the areas around Burqin to explore local natural landscapes and ethnic cultures.?
Day 4: Return from Burqin to Urumqi?
End the trip and return to Urumqi, taking the opportunity to recall the wonderful moments of these past few days.?
Route 2: 5-day classic tour of Urumqi?
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi?
Upon arrival in Urumqi, proceed to the hotel to check in.?
After a short rest, taste Xinjiang’s specialty noodles, such as mixed noodles and stir-fried noodles.?
In the afternoon, visit the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar to admire exotic architecture and purchase specialty goods.?
Enjoy dinner near the Grand Bazaar in the evening. Recommended dishes include grilled mutton skewers and grilled naan. Afterwards, head to Hongshan Park to overlook the night view of Urumqi city?
Day 2: One-day tour of Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains?
Take a tourist bus or rent a car to Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains, a journey of about 1.5 hours.?
Visit the Tianchi scenic area, where you can take a boat tour of the lake and admire the surrounding snow-capped mountains and clear lake water?
Day 3: Urumqi to Kanas?
Fly from Urumqi to Kanas, arriving in about 1.5 hours.?
Visit Kanas Lake and admire the scenic views of Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay?
Day 4: Kanas to Burqin?
In the morning, head to Hemu Village to admire the picturesque scenery.?
In the afternoon, experience the lifestyle of the Tuwa people by engaging in activities such as horse riding, and then head to Burqin?
Day 5: Burqin to Urumqi?
Visit the Colorful Beach, where the colorful riverbank and lush valley scenery complement each other.?
End the trip and return to Urumqi?
These two routes are suitable for tourists who enjoy self-drive tours and classic attractions respectively, and can be chosen according to personal preferences and time arrangements. During the trip, please pay attention to sunscreen and warmth, and prepare necessary medications and items to ensure a pleasant journey?