There are multiple different tourist routes to choose from for a four-day tour in Xinjiang. Here are four recommended routes:
1. Kanas 4-day tour:
D1: Depart from Urumqi, pass through the Hundred-Mile Oilfield, appreciate the beauty of Colorful Beach, and finally arrive in Burqin
D2: Depart from Burqin, visit Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy the starry sky and sunrise in Hemu Scenic Area in the evening
D3: Play in Hemu Scenic Area, return to Burqin in the evening, and taste the night market cuisine
D4: Depart from Burqin, pass through the魔鬼城 (Ghost City) and Gobi Desert, and finally return to Urumqi
2. Sayram Lake, Nalati, Duku Highway 4-day tour:
D1: Depart from Urumqi, with the first destination being Sayram Lake, and stay overnight in Yining
D2: Depart from Yining, visit Nalati Grassland, and stay overnight in Nalati
D3: Depart from Nalati, head to Bayinbrook, enjoy the magnificent sunset, and stay overnight in Bayinbrook
D4: Depart from Bayinbrook, travel along the Duku Highway across the Tianshan Mountains, experience the scenic beauty of the four seasons, and finally return to Urumqi
3. Kanas + Koktokay 4-day tour:
D1: Fly from Urumqi to Kanas Airport, and directly visit Kanas Scenic Area upon arrival
D2: Depart from Kanas, head to Hemu Scenic Area, and enjoy the starry sky and sunrise in the evening
D3: Depart from Hemu Scenic Area, visit Colorful Beach, and then arrive in Beitun
D4: Depart from Beitun, visit Koktokay, and then return to Urumqi
4. Urumqi-Turpan 4-day tour:
D1: Visit Kanerjing Folk Customs Park, Turpan Museum, Jiaohe Ancient City, and Grape Valley to feel the unique charm of Turpan
D2: Experience Turpan’s Flaming Mountain Scenic Area and Kumtag Desert, and appreciate the magnificent scenery of nature
D3: Explore the magnificent scenery of Jiangbulake and enjoy the tranquility and purity of nature
D4: After enjoying the lakes and mountains at Tianshan Tianchi, head to Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar to experience the bustling and colorful life of Xinjiang
The above four routes each have their own unique characteristics, covering the natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and culinary experiences of Xinjiang. You can choose based on personal preferences and time arrangements.