You can choose the following routes for a four-day tour of Xinjiang:?
I. Four-day tour of Kashgar and surrounding areas in southern Xinjiang?
Day 1: Kashgar Old Town and lake tour?
Visit Kashgar Old Town early in the morning and see the home and hanging garden of Bayi Laoye.?
Lunch at Khan Bazaar Food Street to taste local cuisine.?
Drive to Baisha Lake in the afternoon and visit Karakul Lake and Tahman Wetland in the evening.?
Choose to stay at a hotel in Kashgar city.?
Day 2: Alpine lakes and legendary highways?
Head to Bandir Blue Lake early in the morning.?
Challenge the Dragon’s Spine Road in the afternoon.?
In the afternoon, go to the Wakhan Corridor and visit the road sign marking the border of three countries.?
Choose to stay in Taxkorgan County or nearby.?
Day 3: Continue to explore Taxkorgan County and surrounding attractions?
Visit Tasha Ancient Road, Kukxiluk, Love Island, etc.?
Return to Kashgar in the afternoon for travel photography.?
Day 4: Free activities in Kashgar city and end the trip?
You can stroll through the local market and buy souvenirs.?
Taste more specialty dishes of southern Xinjiang.?
II. Four-day tour of Tianshan Tian Chi and Yili Grassland in northern Xinjiang?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and visit Tianshan Tian Chi?
After arriving in Urumqi, visit the Grand Bazaar, Hongshan Park, and Xinjiang Museum.?
In the afternoon, visit Tianshan Tian Chi and enjoy the scenery of lakes and mountains.?
Choose to stay near Tian Chi or return to Urumqi.?
Day 2: Head to Yili Grassland via Sayram Lake?
Depart for Yili Grassland early in the morning and visit Sayram Lake on the way.?
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sayram Lake and take photos as souvenirs.?
Continue to Yili Grassland and stay near the grassland.?
Day 3: Deep into Yili Grassland to experience Kazak folk customs?
Visit Nalati Grassland and enjoy the scenery of the grassland.?
Participate in Kazak folk activities and taste local cuisine.?
Stay at Nalati Grassland or nearby.?
Day 4: Return to Urumqi and end the trip?
Return to Urumqi from Nalati Grassland early in the morning.?
You can visit other scenic spots or rest on the way.?
After arriving in Urumqi, the pleasant trip to Xinjiang comes to an end.?
Both of the above routes cover the unique scenic spots in southern and northern Xinjiang, and tourists can choose a suitable route according to their interests and time. During the trip, don’t forget to try the specialty dishes of southern Xinjiang such as whole roasted sheep and hand-grabbed rice, as well as the lavender products and other specialties of northern Xinjiang. At the same time, be sure to handle the relevant procedures such as border defense certificates in advance to ensure a smooth trip.?