There are multiple choices for April travel routes in Xinjiang. Here are several classic routes recommended based on different preferences and itinerary lengths:?
Short-distance Travel (about 5 days)?
Northern Xinjiang Spring Tour:?
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi. After airport pick-up, feel free to explore and experience the urban charm of Xinjiang.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Wulungu Lake – Colorful Beach – Burqin. Admire the beautiful scenery of Wulongu Lake and the sunset at Colorful Beach.?
Day 3: Burqin – Hemu. Visit the village of Hemu and experience the fairy-tale-like rural life.?
Day 4: Hemu – Kanas – Jiadengyu. Visit the Kanas scenic area and appreciate the magnificent works of nature.?
Day 5: Jiadengyu – Devil’s City – Urho. Visit the unique landforms of Urho Devil’s City and then return to Urumqi to end the itinerary.?
Yili Apricot Blossom Tour:?
Day 1: Yining Airport/Station Pick-up.?
Day 2: Yining – Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley – Nalati. Admire the blooming apricot blossoms and the beautiful scenery of the Nalati grassland.?
Day 3: Nalati – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Yining. Experience the magnificent scenery of the aerial grassland.?
Day 4: Yining – Sayram Lake – Yining. Visit Sayram Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains.?
Day 5: Yining Airport/Station Drop-off, end of the itinerary.?
Long-distance Travel (about 8 days)?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route:?
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Wulungu Lake – Colorful Beach – Burqin.?
Day 3: Burqin – Hemu.?
Day 4: Hemu – Kanas – Jiadengyu.?
Day 5: Jiadengyu – Devil’s City – Urho.?
Day 6: Urho – Sayram Lake – Yining City.?
Day 7: Yining City – Nalati – Yining City.?
Day 8: Yining City – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi.?
Day 9: Urumqi – Various destinations, end the pleasant journey.?
In-depth Cultural Experience Tour:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Qingshuihe/Bole.?
Day 2: Bole/Qingshuihe – Kazanqi Folk Culture Village – Liuxing Street. Gain an in-depth understanding of Xinjiang’s folk culture.?
Day 3: Yining – Tuergen Apricot Blossom Valley – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Icebreaker Flower (seasonal).?
Day 4: Nalati – Gongnais Forest Farm (via) – Banchan Gully – Heshuo.?
Day 5: Heshuo – Turpan Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Urumqi. Visit the famous attractions in Turpan and then return to Urumqi.?
Day 6-8: According to personal interests and time arrangements, you can visit other attractions around Urumqi, such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Turpan’s Grape Valley, etc., or choose to conduct in-depth tours in other cities in Xinjiang, such as Kashgar, Hotan, etc.?
The above route is for reference only. The specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests, time, and budget. During the trip, please pay attention to safety, abide by local regulations and customs, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and culture of Xinjiang in April.?