The National Day holiday travel guide for Xinjiang mainly includes two routes: Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang. The specific itinerary can be selected according to personal time and interests.?
Northern Xinjiang Route:?
7-day 6-night itinerary:?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, cross the S21 Desert Highway, and stay overnight in Altay?
Day 2: Explore Colorful Beach and stay overnight in Kanas?
Day 3: Hike through the three bays in Kanas and stay in Hemu?
Day 4: Stroll through the morning fog in Hemu and drive to Kuitun?
Day 5: Depart from Kuitun, visit Sayram Lake, and stay overnight in Yining?
Day 6: Depart from Yining, ride across the Nalati Grassland, and head to Bayinbuluke?
Day 7: Tour the Duku Highway and return to Urumqi?
Or choose:?
6-day itinerary:?
Day 1: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Wulungu Lake – Colorful Beach – Burqin?
Day 2: Burqin – Kanas Lake – Climb up Fish Viewing Platform – Kanas?
Day 3: Kanas – Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay – Hemu?
Day 4: Hemu – Morning fog appreciation at Hadeng – Stroll around Hemu – Ghost City?
Day 5: Urho – Sayram Lake?
Day 6: Sayram Lake – Urumqi?
Southern Xinjiang Route:?
9-day 8-night itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check into the hotel, and taste local cuisine.?
The subsequent itinerary can cover Kanerjing, alpine lakes, snow-capped mountains and glaciers, grassland wetlands, poplar forests, and other unique attractions in southern Xinjiang.?
In addition, Xinjiang has many attractions worth visiting, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Keketuohai, Kashgar Old Town, Tarim Poplar Forest, Turpan Grape Valley, Bosten Lake, etc., which can be selected according to personal interests and time.?
When planning your itinerary, it is advisable to learn about the opening hours and ticket policies of each attraction in advance, as well as the local weather and traffic conditions, to ensure a smooth trip. At the same time, pay attention to protecting the local environment, respecting local customs and habits, and enjoy a pleasant and unforgettable trip to Xinjiang.?