An 8-day trip to Xinjiang can be arranged very richly and fulfilling. Here is a recommended itinerary:**?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi from various locations, with dedicated airport pickup and hotel accommodation arrangements to prepare for the next journey.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Sayram Lake to admire the lake and mountains, then proceed to Yining.?
Day 3: In Yining, you can visit the lavender fields, then proceed to Dushanzi Grand Canyon to feel the awesome power of nature, and continue to Nalati Grassland, where you can choose to stay overnight in Bayanbulak.?
Day 4: Depart from Nalati and visit the Bayanbulak Grassland, then cross the Duku Highway to Heshuo.?
Day 5: Depart from Heshuo and head to Turpan, with the option to visit Kanerjing along the way to learn about Xinjiang’s unique irrigation methods, then visit Huoyan Mountain, and in the evening, you can arrange a visit to a Uyghur family to experience local folk culture.?
Day 6: Depart from Turpan and head to Kumtag Desert to experience its vastness, then proceed to Changji, where you can choose to stay overnight.?
Day 7: Depart from Changji and visit Tianshan Tianchi, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the alpine lake, then return to Urumqi.?
Day 8: Free activities in Urumqi, or arrange your return trip according to your flight schedule, ending your pleasant trip to Xinjiang.?
In addition, here are some travel tips to note: Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so remember to bring thick clothes to avoid catching a cold; Xinjiang has a dry climate and strong ultraviolet rays, so be sure to replenish water, moisturize, and protect yourself from the sun.?
. I hope this itinerary can help you with your trip to Xinjiang!?