The recommended 9-day tour route in Xinjiang is as follows: **?
Route overview?
Departure from various locations to Urumqi?
Urumqi to S21 Desert Highway, then to Colorful Beach, and finally to Burqin?
Burqin to Kanas?
Kanas to Hemu?
Hemu to Devil’s City, then to Karamay?
Karamay to Sayram Lake, then to Lavender Garden, and finally to Yining?
Yining to Bayanbulak, then to Nalati Town?
Nalati to Duku Highway, then to Kuitun?
Kuitun to Dushanzi Grand Canyon, then return to Urumqi to end the trip?
Detailed daily itinerary?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi to begin your trip to Xinjiang, make adjustments and preparations.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and proceed along the S21 Desert Highway to enjoy the scenery along the way, then arrive at Colorful Beach to watch the sunset, and proceed to Burqin.?
Day 3: After visiting Burqin, proceed to Kanas to explore the mystery of the color-changing lake and climb up the Fish Viewing Terrace.?
Day 4: Deep dive into Kanas, take a walk through the Three Bays, then head to Hemu Village to experience the life of the Tuwa people, and enjoy the starry sky at night.?
Day 5: After watching the morning mist in Hemu Village, proceed to Devil’s City for exploration, and then travel to Karamay.?
Day 6: Take a tour around Sayram Lake to experience the beauty of the ‘Mirror of the Sky’, then visit the Lavender Garden, and finally arrive in Yining.?
Day 7: Depart from Yining and head to Bayanbulak to admire the Nine-Bend-Eighteen-Turn River and Swan Lake, then proceed to Nalati Town.?
Day 8: Visit the ‘Sky Grassland’ of Nalati Grassland, then proceed along the popular Duku Highway, and finally arrive in Kuitun.?
Day 9: After visiting Dushanzi Grand Canyon, return to Urumqi to end your pleasant trip to Xinjiang.?
This route covers multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang, including Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Devil’s City, Sayram Lake, Bayanbulak Grassland, Nalati Grassland, and Duku Highway, allowing you to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang. During the trip, it is recommended to book flights and hotels in advance, pay attention to sunscreen and mosquito prevention, and consider joining a local tour or off-road small group to ensure a smooth and safe journey.?