Recommended 8-day pure-play travel itinerary in Xinjiang is as follows:?
First Day: Departure – Urumqi?
Explore Hongshan Park to enjoy the scenery of the whole city; or visit the museum to understand the civilization of the Western Regions?
Second Day: Urumqi – Koktokay – Fuyun/Beitun?
Admire the snowy peaks of Koktokay, the lake surface with waterbirds playing, lush green grass, and flowers blooming, feeling the pastoral scenery with herds of cattle and sheep?
Third Day: Fuyun/Beitun – Hemu – Jiadengyu?
Head to Hemu, known as the gods’ private reserve, with its primitive Tuwa villages and Taiga forest landscape, surrounded by birch trees, snow-capped mountains, and the Hemu River, experiencing the perfect combination of nature and humanity?
Fourth Day: Jiadengyu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin/Fuhai?
Visit Kanas, known as the pure land of earth and the god’s backyard, stay in a log cabin, and experience a fairy tale-like journey; then head to Colorful Beach to admire the colorful and rugged landscape, which is perfect for photos at sunrise and sunset?
Fifth Day: Burqin/Fuhai – Sea Devil City – S21 Desert Highway – Urumqi/Changji?
Visit the Sea Devil City, where there is both seaside scenery and canyon charm, a rare Yadan landform; then cross the S21 Desert Highway to feel the grandeur and mystery of the desert?
Sixth Day: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi?
Head to Tianshan Tianchi, anciently known as ‘Jade Pool’, to view the ‘blue ice’ and enjoy the picturesque natural scenery?
Seventh Day: Urumqi – Turpan?
Head to Turpan to visit the Jade City, Kanerjing, experience Uyghur farm life, explore the Huoyan Mountain Huoyungu section, and deeply feel the culture and charm of the Western Regions?
Eighth Day: Free activities in Turpan – End of itinerary?
Free activities in Turpan, where you can choose to continue exploring the local scenery or taste specialty foods, and then end your pleasant journey in Xinjiang?
(Note: The itinerary for the eighth day can be flexibly arranged according to actual circumstances).?
In addition, there are other different 8-day pure-play itineraries to choose from, such as the Northern Xinjiang Loop including the Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Sayram Lake, and other attractions?
, or explore the journey of Western Regions’ charm?
. These itineraries fully showcase the magnificent scenery and rich culture of Xinjiang, and can be selected according to personal preferences and budget. During the trip, remember to bring necessary items such as ID cards, cash, hydration supplies, etc., and pay attention to safety and health?