The recommended 8-day tour route in Xinjiang is as follows:?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi. You can visit Hongshan Park, Hongguangshan Grand Buddha Temple, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, and Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar. Stay in the urban area of Urumqi at night to experience the local customs.?
Day 2: Proceed to Burqin. Cross the spectacular S21 Desert Highway, enjoy the sunset scenery of Colorful Beach, and arrive in Burqin County at night to rest and recharge for the next journey.?
Day 3: Explore Kanas. Spend the whole day playing in Kanas Scenic Area, including the mysterious color-changing lake, Fish-watching Tower, etc. You can choose to stay within the Kanas scenic area at night to enjoy the pleasure of in-depth roaming.?
Day 4: Proceed to Hemu. Visit Hemu’s fairy tale wooden cabins to feel the charm of primitive nature. You can choose to rest within the Hemu scenic area at night or continue to other attractions.?
Day 5: Circumnavigate Sayram Lake. Arrive at Sayram Lake and spend the whole day circumnavigating the lake to appreciate the tranquility and grandeur of the plateau lake. You can stay nearby Sayram Lake at night or proceed to Yining City to rest.?
Day 6: Yining and Nalati. In Yining City, you can visit attractions such as Six-Star Street to experience exotic flavors. Afterwards, proceed to Nalati Scenic Area to admire the magnificent grassland scenery and spend the night in Nalati Town.?
Day 7: Bayinbrook. Visit Bayinbrook’s Nine-Bend-Eighteen-Turn River and Swan Lake to feel the grandeur and mystery of nature. You can choose to stay in Hejing or Heshuo at night.?
Day 8: Return to Urumqi. Cross the Tianshan Mountains, enjoy the wonders of the Gobi Desert, and finally return to Urumqi to end this unforgettable trip to Xinjiang.?
In addition, Xinjiang’s cuisine is also a major highlight, such as Nangke meat, mutton kebabs, roasted whole sheep, big plate chicken, etc., which are all delicious dishes not to be missed. During the trip, you can also buy some local dried fruits, raisins, etc., as souvenirs to take home.?
. Hope this route can add more fun and memories to your Xinjiang trip!?