A five-day tour of Xinjiang can be arranged to be both fulfilling and interesting. Here is a recommended travel plan:?
Day 1: Urumqi City Tour?
Morning: Upon arrival in Urumqi, proceed to the pre-booked hotel to check in and take a short rest.?
Afternoon: Head to Hongshan Park to overlook the panoramic view of Urumqi city. Afterwards, visit the International Bazaar to experience the strong ethnic atmosphere, purchase unique handicrafts, and taste Xinjiang delicacies such as lamb kebabs and hand-grabbed rice.?
Day 2: Tianshan Tianchi One-Day Tour?
Full Day: Take a tourist bus or a chartered car to Tianshan Tianchi, with a journey time of about 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, visit the Tianchi scenic area, take a boat ride on the lake, admire the surrounding snow-capped mountains and clear lake water, and explore the surrounding forests and alpine meadows on foot. Return to Urumqi in the evening.?
Day 3: Kanas Lake Exploration?
Morning: Take a flight from Urumqi to Kanas, arriving in about 1.5 hours.?
Afternoon: Visit Kanas Lake, admire scenic spots such as Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, and take a boat ride on the lake to explore mysterious lake monsters.?
Day 4: Hemu Village and Burqin?
Morning: Head to Hemu Village to admire the village bathed in morning light, surrounded by endless birch forests, with scenery as picturesque as a poem.?
Afternoon: Experience the Tuva people’s lifestyle in Hemu Village, and choose activities such as horse riding. Afterwards, head to Burqin.?
Day 5: Colorful Beach and Return Journey?
Morning: Visit the Colorful Beach, where the colorful riverbank and the lush green valley scenery across the river complement each other beautifully, making it an ideal place for photos.?
Afternoon/Evening: Depending on your flight schedule, return to Urumqi from Burqin to end your pleasant journey in Xinjiang.?
In addition, if time allows and you are interested in history and culture, you can also consider arranging a day to visit the Xinjiang Museum during your stay in Urumqi to understand the rich history and culture of Xinjiang.?
Meanwhile, car rental services in Xinjiang are also relatively complete. If you wish to explore the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang more freely, you can consider renting a car for self-driving.?
However, when renting a car and arranging your itinerary, please be sure to pay attention to safety and make reasonable arrangements for your time.?