There are multiple options for Northern Xinjiang travel routes. Here are two classic routes for reference:?
Route 1: 9-Day Kanas + Ili Loop?
Day 1: Airport Pickup – Urumqi. Arrive in Urumqi to begin the journey of Northern Xinjiang?
Day 2: Urumqi – S21 Desert Expressway – Colorful Beach – Burqin. Traverse the Desert Expressway and admire the unique landforms of Colorful Beach?
Day 3: Burqin – Kanas – Hemu. Visit the mysterious Kanas Lake and Hemu Village to feel the wonders of nature?
Day 4: Hemu – Wuerhe. Continue the journey of natural scenery in Northern Xinjiang?
Day 5: Wuerhe – Ghost City – Shuanghe/Bole. Visit the unique landforms of the Ghost City and head to Shuanghe or Bole?
Day 6: Shuanghe/Bole – Circumnavigation of Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Xinyuan. Admire the lake scenery of Sayram Lake and the spectacular views of Guozigou Bridge?
Day 7: Xinyuan – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Bayinbuluke Grassland – Bayinbuluke Town. Visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland and Bayinbuluke Grassland to feel the vastness and grandeur of the grasslands?
Day 8: Bayinbuluke – Northern Section of the Duku Highway – Urumqi. Traverse the Northern Section of the Duku Highway and return to Urumqi?
Day 9: Urumqi – Airport Transfer and Return Journey. End the pleasant journey?
Route 2: 10-Day Grand Northern Xinjiang Loop?
Day 1: Depart for Urumqi to begin the journey of Northern Xinjiang?
Day 2: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Colorful Beach – Burqin. Traverse the Desert Highway and admire the unique landforms of Colorful Beach?
Day 3: Burqin – Hemu Village. Visit Hemu Village to feel the mystery and beauty of nature?
Day 4: Hemu Village – Kanas. Head to Kanas to enjoy the lake scenery and mountain views?
Day 5: Kanas – Grassland Stone City – Tacheng. Traverse the Grassland Stone City and head to Tacheng?
Day 6: Tacheng – Little White Yang Outpost – Accordion Museum. Visit the Little White Yang Outpost and Accordion Museum to experience borderland culture?
Day 7: Tacheng – Sayram Lake – Yining. Visit Sayram Lake and arrive in Yining?
Day 8: Yining – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery. Visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland and traverse the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery?
Day 9: Tangbula – Northern Section of the Duku Highway – Urumqi. Depart from Tangbula, pass through the Northern Section of the Duku Highway, and return to Urumqi?
Day 10: End the pleasant journey and return to various destinations?
Both routes cover the main attractions and unique landscapes of Northern Xinjiang, and tourists can choose according to their time and preferences. During the trip, they can also taste local cuisine and understand local folklore, making the trip more colorful.?