The following is a nine-day travel guide to Northern Xinjiang:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi?
Morning: Arrive in Urumqi, check in, and take a short rest.?
Afternoon: Visit the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum to understand the history, culture, and artistic heritage of Xinjiang?
Evening: Enjoy Xinjiang specialty cuisine in Urumqi city, such as roasted whole sheep and hand-grabbed rice?
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Fuyun?
Morning: Head to Tianshan Tianchi to admire the canyon scenery, suitable for hiking and photography?
Afternoon: Drive to Fuyun to prepare for the third day’s itinerary?
Day 3: Fuyun – Keketohai – Colorful Beach – Burqin?
Morning: Visit Keketohai, including Kekesuli Lake, Yileimu Lake, and No. 3 Mine Pit?
Afternoon: Head to Colorful Beach to admire the perfect combination of Yadan landform and Irtysh River?
Evening: Stay in Burqin County and taste local specialty cuisine?
Day 4: Burqin – Kanas?
All day: Head to Kanas, enjoying the rural scenery of Northern Xinjiang on the way. Upon arrival, visit Kanas Three Bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay) and climb up Fish Viewing Terrace to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake?
Evening: Stay in a log cabin within Kanas Scenic Area to experience rural life?
Day 5: Kanas – Hemu Village?
Morning: Continue exploring Kanas Scenic Area and feel the tranquility and beauty of the primitive forest and lakes.?
Afternoon: Head to Hemu Village and take a stroll through the ancient Hemu Village to feel the simplicity of the Tuwa people’s life?
Evening: Experience traditional Kazakh cuisine and dance performances in Hemu Village, or take photos of the starry sky and go camping?
Day 6: Hemu Village – Devil’s City – Urho?
Morning: Leave Hemu Village and head to Urho Devil’s City to feel the mystery and grandeur of nature?
Afternoon to evening: Visit and rest in Urho, and prepare for the next day’s itinerary?
Day 7: Urho – Sayram Lake?
All day: Head to Sayram Lake to admire the clarity and tranquility of the lake and experience its reputation as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean"?
Evening: Rest near Sayram Lake and prepare for the next day’s itinerary?
Day 8: Sayram Lake – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi?
Morning: Visit the attractions around Sayram Lake, such as the Guozigou Bridge, etc.?
Afternoon: Head to Dushanzi Grand Canyon to admire the magnificent mountain scenery?
Evening: Return to Urumqi to prepare for the return trip the next day?
Day 9: Urumqi – Return to various parts of the country?
Morning: Free activities in Urumqi city, shopping for souvenirs, etc.?
Afternoon to evening: Return to various parts of the country according to flight or train schedules, ending a pleasant nine-day trip to Northern Xinjiang?
This guide covers the main attractions and special activities in Northern Xinjiang, but the specific itinerary can be adjusted appropriately according to personal interests and time. During the trip, please pay attention to safety and respect local customs and habits.?
