A 9-day tour of Xinjiang can be arranged both fulfilling and relaxing, covering multiple famous attractions and unique experiences. Here is a recommended 9-day travel itinerary for Xinjiang:
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi
Enjoy the 24-hour free airport pick-up service. Upon arrival, check into the hotel, rest and adjust your state, and prepare for the upcoming journey in Xinjiang.
Day 2: Urumqi – Koktokay
Departing from Urumqi, pass through China’s second largest desert, the Gurbantünggüt Desert, and head to Koktokay. Stay overnight in Beitun.
Day 3: Koktokay – Kanas
Visit the Koktokay scenic area, then depart for Kanas to enjoy its beautiful scenery. Stay overnight in the Kanas scenic area or nearby.
Day 4: Full-day play in Kanas
Spend the whole day playing in the Kanas scenic area. You can enjoy the lakes and mountains of Kanas, and also choose to hike or take transportation within the scenic area to visit various attractions.
Day 5: Kanas – Hemu Village
Departing from Kanas, head to Hemu Village to enjoy its primitive scenery and ethnic customs. Stay overnight in the Hemu scenic area or nearby.
Day 6: Hemu Village – Sayram Lake
In the morning, enjoy the dawn at Hemu Village, and then head to Sayram Lake. Sayram Lake is extremely beautiful on sunny days, so be sure to choose a good weather day to visit.
Day 7: Sayram Lake – Yining – Lavender Manor
After visiting Sayram Lake, head to Yining. In Yining, you can visit the Lavender Manor to feel the fragrance and romance of lavender.
Day 8: Yining – Nalati Grasslands – Duku Highway – Urumqi
Departing from Yining, head to the Nalati Grasslands to enjoy the grassland scenery. Then cross the Duku Highway (part of the road segment) to experience the fantastic scenery of this online celebrity highway. Finally, return to Urumqi.
Day 9: Urumqi – Return trip
Free activities in Urumqi. You can choose to go to the Grand Bazaar and other markets to buy souvenirs. Then, according to the flight schedule, you will be sent to the airport for the return trip, ending your pleasant journey in Xinjiang.
During the trip, you can selectively visit attractions based on personal preferences and schedule, while paying attention to weather changes and local customs. In addition, road conditions and weather in Xinjiang may vary greatly, so it is recommended to prepare in advance and pay attention to relevant information.