There are multiple different routes to choose from for a four-day tour in Xinjiang. Here are two recommended travel routes:?
Route 1: 4-Day Tour of Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Duku Highway?
Core attractions: Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Duku Highway?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and head to Sayram Lake. The lake water is as blue as a gem, with snowy mountains as the backdrop. The scenery is so beautiful that it’s hard to leave. Stay overnight in Yining?
Day 2: Depart from Yining and visit the Nalati Grassland, feeling like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale world. Spruce trees, streams, and horses form beautiful pictures. Stay overnight in Nalati?
Day 3: Depart from Nalati and head to Bayanbulak. The magnificent scenery at sunset is beyond words. Stay overnight in Bayanbulak?
Day 4: Depart from Bayanbulak and return to Urumqi along the Duku Highway. The Duku Highway crosses the Tianshan Mountains, allowing you to experience the beauty of the changing seasons?
Route 2: 4-Day In-depth Tour of Urumqi-Turpan?
Core attractions: Tianshan Tianchi, Turpan’s Kanerjing Wells, Huoyan Mountain, Kumtag Desert, etc.?
Day 1:?
Morning: Head to Tianshan Tianchi to admire the beauty of the alpine lake and snowy mountains.?
Afternoon: Hike or ride horses around Tianchi Lake.?
Evening: Return to the downtown area of Urumqi to taste local cuisine?
Day 2:?
Head to Turpan to visit the Kanerjing Folk Customs Park, Turpan Museum, Jiaohe Ancient City, etc., and feel the unique historical and cultural charm of Turpan?
Evening: Experience Turpan’s special accommodations, such as Tulou Hotel?
Day 3:?
Visit the Huoyan Mountain Major Scenic Area to experience the intense heat of Huoyan Mountain.?
Head to Kumtag Desert to experience the vastness and grandeur of the desert?
Day 4:?
You can choose to explore the magnificent scenery of Jiangbulake, allowing the tranquility and purity of nature to cleanse your soul?
, or return to Urumqi according to the schedule and stroll around the downtown area, purchasing Xinjiang’s specialty products as souvenirs?
These two routes each have their own characteristics. Route 1 focuses more on natural scenery tours, while Route 2 combines natural scenery with human history and culture. Tourists can choose based on their own interests and preferences.?