There are multiple options for classic 4-day tourism routes in Xinjiang. Here are three recommended routes:
Route 1: Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayinbuluke 4-Day Tour
Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining. Sayram Lake is known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean". This season, Sayram Lake offers flowers, snow-capped mountains, and lakes, making it extremely romantic.
Day 2: Yining – Nalati Grassland. Nalati is one of the four major alpine valley grasslands in the world, integrating blue skies, white clouds, glacial snow peaks, forests, grasslands, valleys, and rivers, presenting a lush green landscape.
Day 3: Nalati – Bayinbuluke. Bayinbuluke is a typical meadow grassland with the meandering Kaidu River with its nine curves and eighteen bends, as well as the unmissable Swan Lake. You also have the chance to enjoy a spectacular sunset.
Day 4: Bayinbuluke – Duku Highway – Urumqi. The Duku Highway is a must-drive road in Xinjiang, offering a scenic route overlooking the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains, where the four seasons can be experienced in a single day and the weather changes every ten li.
Route 2: Yining and Surrounding Areas 4-Day Tour
Day 1: Yining Six Star Street. The colorful buildings will greet you, as if you have entered a fairy tale world. Remember to taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine, such as hand-grabbed rice and grilled mutton skewers.
Day 2: Kazanqi. Feed the lively and cute pigeons to start your romantic journey. Then, take a beautifully decorated horse-drawn carriage through the blue alleys to experience Uyghur customs.
Day 3 and Day 4: You can choose to visit other attractions around Yining, such as the Nalati Grasslands or Sayram Lake, to continue exploring the beautiful scenery and cuisine of Xinjiang.
(Specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal preferences and time arrangements).
Route 3: Kashgar Southern Xinjiang 4-Day Self-Drive Tour
Day 1: Explore Kashgar city. Kashgar Old City is worth a good stroll, wandering from the city to Aitigar Square. In the evening, the night market begins with revelry, where you can taste Xinjiang cuisine.
Day 2: Kashgar to Tajikistan County. On the way, you can enjoy natural landscapes such as the Oytak Glacier, Red Valley, and Bubble Sandstone, as well as alpine lakes like Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Kongur Tag Mountain, and Muztagh Ata Mountain.
Day 3: Tajikistan County to Waqia and back to Tajikistan County. The main attraction is the online celebrity spot, the盘龙 Ancient Road, where you can experience the spectacular view of over 600 turns.
Day 4: Tajikistan County via Muji back to Kashgar. You can visit the volcanic group in Muji Township on the way back to Kashgar to end your journey.
The three routes above each have their own characteristics, covering various aspects of Xinjiang such as natural scenery, ethnic culture, historical relics, etc. You can choose a route that suits you based on personal preferences and time arrangements.