There are multiple options for six-day tourism routes in Xinjiang. Here are two recommended routes:?
Route 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Yining – Zhaosu – Tekes – Nalati?
Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining. Sayram Lake is known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’. The lake water is mesmerizingly blue from June to July, and if you’re lucky, you might even see white swans. The scenery of Guozigou Bridge is also worth seeing, with snow-capped mountains, forests, and the bridge framed together, creating a breathtaking view.?
Day 2: Yining – Xiata Scenic Area – Zhaosu. Xiata Scenic Area integrates glaciers, forests, and grasslands, offering rich landscapes and making it a great destination for hikers.?
Day 3: Zhaosu – Jongkushitai – Tekes. After more than three hours of winding mountain roads, arrive at the undeveloped Kazakh village of Jongkushitai, where you can ride horses to the rear mountain to admire the beauty of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and more.?
Day 4: Tekes – Qiaxi National Forest Park – Xinyuan. The primitive forest in Qiaxi National Forest Park is breathtakingly beautiful and suitable for self-driving tours.?
Day 5: Xinyuan – Nalati – Nalati Town. Nalati Grassland offers two routes: the Aerial Grassland and Valley Grassland. The expansive view, wildflowers, snow-capped mountains, and valley grassland landscapes are breathtaking.?
Day 6: You can arrange to continue exploring around Nalati Town or return to Urumqi to end the trip.?
Route 2: Urumqi – Burqin – Kanas – Hemu – Sayram Lake – Urumqi?
Day 1: Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Burqin. First, visit Tianchi Lake Scenic Area to admire the stunning view of snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, and lakes, then drive to Burqin.?
Day 2: Burqin – Kanas – Hemu. After visiting Kanas, head to Hemu to experience the tranquility and beauty of primitive life.?
Day 3: Hemu Photo Shooting + Tea Boiling Around the Fire – Century-old House. Enjoy the fun of photo shooting and tea boiling around the fire in Hemu Village, and experience local characteristics.?
Day 4: Hemu – Wuerhe. Depart from Hemu for Wuerhe, enjoying different scenery along the way.?
Day 5: Wuerhe – Sayram Lake. Arrive at Sayram Lake and experience the purity and beauty of ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’.?
Day 6: Second Visit to Sayram Lake – Urumqi. After another visit to Sayram Lake, return to Urumqi to end the pleasant journey.?
The above two routes cover multiple famous attractions in northern and western Xinjiang respectively. Tourists can choose a suitable route according to their interests and time.?