The seven-day travel guide for Northern Xinjiang in September is as follows:?
Itinerary Arrangement:?
Day 1: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Colorful Beach – Burqin?
Depart from Urumqi in the morning and head along S21 Desert Highway to enjoy the desert scenery along the way.?
After arriving at Colorful Beach, enjoy the vividly colored landforms on both banks, especially the scenery at sunset.?
Head to Burqin to check in in the evening.?
Day 2: Burqin – Kanas?
Drive to Kanas to visit Kanas Lake and its surrounding attractions such as Wolong Bay and Moon Bay.?
Take a shuttle bus or hike to explore Kanas Lake Scenic Area and search for the legendary ‘water monster’.?
Stay in Kanas or the nearby Jadenyu Hotel.?
Day 3: Kanas – Hemu Village?
After enjoying the sunrise in Kanas in the morning, drive to Hemu Village.?
Visit the traditional dwellings of the Tuvans to understand their living customs.?
Hike or ride a horse through the birch forest to enjoy the autumn scenery of Hemu Village.?
Stay in a log cabin in Hemu Village to experience the tranquility and beauty of the rural night.?
Day 4: Hemu Village – Devil’s City – Urho?
After enjoying the sunrise in Hemu Village in the morning, drive to the Devil’s City.?
Visit the Devil’s City to appreciate the magnificent works of nature.?
Head to Urho to check in, and enjoy attractions such as the Populus euphratica forest along the way.?
Day 5: Urho – Sayram Lake – Yining?
Drive to Sayram Lake to enjoy the picturesque lake scenery known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’.?
Take a walk along the lake or ride a horse across the grassland to experience the grassland journey.?
Head to Yining to check in and prepare for the next day’s itinerary.?
Day 6: Yining – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Bayinbrook?
Drive to Nalati Aerial Grassland and take a cable car to overlook the entire grassland.?
Experience grassland activities such as horse riding, and enjoy attractions such as the internet-famous bridge, lakes, and streams on the grassland.?
Head to Bayinbrook Grassland, check in, and prepare to visit attractions such as the Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn River.?
Day 7: Bayinbrook – Duku Highway – Urumqi?
After continuing to enjoy the autumn scenery on Bayinbrook Grassland in the morning, drive towards Duku Highway.?
Enjoy the magnificent scenery along Duku Highway and experience the amazing feeling of experiencing four seasons in a single day.?
Arrive in Urumqi to end your pleasant journey to Northern Xinjiang.?
Recommended Must-Visit Attractions:?
Kanas: Praised as the ‘God’s Backyard’, it is one of the most beautiful lakes in Xinjiang, and Kanas in autumn is even more picturesque.?
Sayram Lake: Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, the lake water is clear and beautiful to the point of enchantment.?
Hemu Village: The morning light and the birch forest here make people feel like they are in a fairyland, and it is a paradise for photographers.?
Colorful Beach: The scenery on both banks with vivid colors is breathtakingly beautiful at sunrise and sunset.?
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