There are multiple options for a 7-day tour in Xinjiang. Here are three recommended routes:
Route One:
Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe. Upon arrival in Urumqi, be picked up by the tour guide, head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the scenery, then proceed to Guozigou Bridge, and stay the night in Qingshuihe County
Day 2: Qingshuihe – Yizhao Highway – Home of Tianma – Zhaosu/Tekes. In the morning, head to Zhaosu or Tekes along the Yizhao Highway
(The subsequent itinerary can be customized to explore other attractions in Xinjiang based on personal interests and time arrangements)
Route Two:
Day 1: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Colorful Beach – Burqin. Depart from Urumqi in the morning, embark on the S21 Desert Highway, enjoy the unique landscape of the desert intertwined with the highway, arrive at Colorful Beach in the evening to admire the Yardang landform, and stay the night in Burqin
Day 2: Burqin – Kanas. After breakfast, head to Kanas, take a leisurely walk by Kanas Lake in the afternoon, and stay in a log cabin within the Kanas scenic area at night
Day 3: Kanas – Hike the Three Bays – Hemu. Get up early to admire the morning fog at Shenxian Bay, then hike along the栈道 to the Three Bays, and in the afternoon, head to Hemu Village to stay in a log cabin
(The following four days can be spent exploring other famous attractions in Xinjiang, such as Mount Tianshan and Turpan)
Route Three:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check into the hotel, and begin your journey in Xinjiang
Day 2: Explore the beauty of Urumqi and head to Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Day 3: Head to Sayram Lake to capture the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, and then proceed to the Lavender Base
Day 4: Visit Tianma Bathing River and Zhaosu Jade Lake
Day 5: Optionally, traverse the Xiata Ancient Road and visit Tekes Eight Trigrams City
, or take a tour around Sayram Lake and continue to enjoy lavender
Day 6: Delve into Qiongkushitai Ancient Village to experience folk customs, and then head to Gongliu or Nalati Grassland
Day 7: Visit Qiaxi Forest and Kurdning, or travel along the Duku Highway to admire the scenery of Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, and then return to Urumqi
The above three itineraries are only some options for a 7-day tour in Xinjiang. In fact, Xinjiang is abundant in tourism resources, and tourists can customize their own travel routes according to their interests and time. During the trip, it is recommended to book tickets for scenic spots and accommodation in advance to ensure a smooth journey.