A 7-day travel guide to Xinjiang can include the following main routes and attractions:?
Classic northern Xinjiang route departing from Urumqi:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Kuitun. Start the journey in Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake, and then proceed to Kuitun for accommodation.?
Day 2: Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining. Admire the beauty of Sayram Lake, walk across Guozigou Bridge, and finally arrive in Yining.?
Day 3: Yining – Zhaosu Jade Lake – Tekes Eight Trigrams City. Explore the tranquility of Zhaosu Jade Lake and visit the unique layout of Tekes Eight Trigrams City.?
Day 4 and subsequent days: Continue to Kanas, Hemu Village, and other famous attractions in northern Xinjiang to experience the perfect combination of nature and humanity.?
Lake-circling and grassland route departing from Urumqi:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe. Upon arrival in Urumqi, head to Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge, and stay overnight in Qingshuihe.?
Day 2 to Day 4: Follow the Yizhao Highway to Zhaosu, Tekes, and other places to experience the grassland scenery and primitive villages.?
Subsequent itinerary: Arrange to visit places such as the Nalati Grasslands to feel the vastness and splendor of Xinjiang.?
Combined with the fantastic route of the S21 Desert Highway:?
Day 1: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Colorful Beach – Burqin. Embark on the Desert Highway to appreciate the unique desert landscape and arrive at Colorful Beach in the evening.?
Day 2 and subsequent days: Head to Kanas, Hemu Village, and other places to deeply experience the natural beauty and cultural charm of northern Xinjiang.?
Precautions:?
Xinjiang’s scenic areas are relatively scattered. It is recommended to book the itinerary and accommodation in advance, and consider joining a local tour group to save time and energy.?
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so appropriate clothing should be prepared, and sunscreen and moisturizing measures should be taken.?
When traveling to border areas such as Kanas, it is necessary to apply for a border pass in advance.?
The above guide is for reference only. The specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and actual circumstances.?