There are multiple options for a 7-day travel route in Xinjiang. Here are three recommended plans:?
Plan 1: Partial Kanas Loop Route + Partial Ili Loop Route?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, airport pick-up and hotel check-in?
Day 2: Urumqi City – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Shuanghe?
Day 3: Shuanghe – Circumnavigate Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Lavender Manor – Yining?
Day 4: Yining – Qiaxi Forest Park – Xinyuan?
Day 5: Xinyuan – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Nalati Town?
Day 6: Nalati Town – Crossing the Duku Highway – Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery – Urumqi?
Day 7: Airport transfer service in Urumqi, end of trip?
This plan combines some attractions from the Kanas loop route and the Ili loop route, allowing you to experience the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of northern Xinjiang within 7 days.?
Plan 2: Brand-new Northern Xinjiang Loop Route?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, pick-up service and check-in to the hotel?
Day 2: Urumqi – S21 – Sea Devil’s City – Burqin?
Day 3: Burqin – Kanas – Hemu?
Day 4: Hemu – Karamay?
Day 5: Karamay – Sayram Lake?
Day 6: Sayram Lake – Urumqi?
Day 7: Return from Urumqi to your departure location?
This plan is a brand-new Northern Xinjiang loop route, covering famous attractions like Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake, suitable for visitors who want an in-depth exploration of Northern Xinjiang.?
Plan 3: Simplified Kanas Loop Route?
Days 1-2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Kanas, visiting attractions like Kanas Lake and Fish Viewing Platform.?
Day 3: Go to Hemu Village to experience the culture of the Tuwa people and the beauty of the primitive forest.?
Day 4: Return to Burqin and visit attractions like the Colorful Beach.?
Day 5: Head to Wuerhe and visit attractions like the Devil’s City.?
Day 6: Return to Urumqi, and on the way, you can visit attractions like Dushanzi Grand Canyon.?
Day 7: Explore Urumqi city, such as the International Bazaar, and then end the trip.?
This plan is a simplified version of the Kanas loop route, suitable for visitors with limited time but who want to see the main attractions in the Kanas area. You can choose a suitable route based on personal interests and actual circumstances, and make appropriate adjustments to the above plan.?
Regardless of which plan you choose, it is recommended to plan your itinerary, book hotels and tickets in advance to ensure a smooth trip. Additionally, Xinjiang is a vast region with significant distances between attractions. It is advisable to arrange your time reasonably to avoid feeling too exhausted from rushing.?