The Northern Xinjiang travel guide mainly includes multiple itinerary plans of different durations, covering natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and specialty foods. Here are a few recommended Northern Xinjiang travel itineraries:?
I. 8-Day Self-Driving Tour Around Northern Xinjiang?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, cross the S21 online celebrity desert highway, enjoy the sunset at Colorful Beach, and arrive in Burqin?
Day 2: Explore Kanas’s mysterious color-changing lake, hike up Fish Viewing Terrace, and stay overnight in Kanas?
Day 3: Stroll through Kanas’s Three Bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Fairy Bay), visit Hemu’s fairy tale log cabins, and enjoy the starry night sky?
Subsequent itinerary: Depart from Hemu, view the scenic platform amidst morning fog, visit the Wind-Eroded Ghost City, circumnavigate Sayram Lake, head to Nalati Aerial Grassland, visit Bayinbruk’s Nine-Bend-Eighteen-Turn River and Swan Lake, and finally return to Urumqi?
II. 10-Day Summer Fantasy Tour?
Day 1: Airport pickup in Urumqi, check into the hotel and rest?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianchi, and head to Fuyun/Keketohai Town?
Day 3: Depart from Fuyun/Keketohai Town, visit Keketohai and Colorful Beach, and arrive in Burqin?
Subsequent itinerary: Visit Kanas and Hemu Village for travel photography; visit the Ghost City and head to Huyanghe City; circumnavigate Sayram Lake, enjoy the Lavender Manor, and head to Yining City; experience wild luxury barbecue in Nalati, and finally return according to the itinerary?
III. Other precautions?
Transportation: Self-driving is the main way to travel around Northern Xinjiang. Ensure the vehicle is in good condition and abide by traffic rules?
Accommodation: Choose suitable accommodation according to the itinerary, such as log cabins in Kanas Scenic Area and hotels in Burqin?
Essential items: ID card, sunscreen, warm clothing, sunglasses, power bank, etc.?
Food: Taste local specialty dishes, such as grilled fish in Burqin and mutton skewers in Xinjiang?
The above itinerary is for reference only. Specific plans can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. During the trip, please pay attention to protecting the environment and respecting local customs and habits. Wish you a pleasant journey!?