For a 4-day tour of Xinjiang, you can choose multiple different routes. Here are three recommended travel plans:?
Eastern Xinjiang Self-driving Tour:?
Day 1: From Urumqi to Turpan, visit Flaming Mountain, Tuyugou Mazhavillage, Turpan Museum, Frog Alley, and Jiaohe Ancient City.?
Day 2: From Turpan to Hami, visit the Kumtag Desert and Aletun Ancient Street.?
Day 3: From Hami to Qitai, visit the Tomb of the Hui King, Huancai Lake, Gaojia Lake, and Balikun Lake.?
Day 4: From Qitai to Urumqi, admire the snowy scenery of Jiangbuke and experience horseback riding through the snow.?
Classic Northern Xinjiang Tour:?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi for Sayram Lake and stay overnight in Yining.?
Day 2: Visit the Nalati Grasslands and stay overnight in Nalati.?
Day 3: Head to Bayanbulak to admire the sunset and stay overnight in Bayanbulak.?
Day 4: Return to Urumqi along the Duku Highway, experiencing the beautiful scenery of the changing seasons.?
Self-driving Tour of Southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar:?
Day 1: Visit within Kashgar City, including Kashgar Old Town and Etigar Square, and stroll through the night market in the evening to taste Xinjiang cuisine.?
Day 2: Depart from Kashgar for Taxkorgan County, enjoying natural landscapes such as the Aoyitake Glacier, Red Valley, Baisha Lake, and Karakul Lake along the way.?
Day 3: Visit attractions in Taxkorgan County such as the Panlong Ancient Road and Xiabandi Reservoir.?
Day 4: Return to Kashgar from Taxkorgan County, and on the way, you can make up for any attractions you missed in previous days.?
The above three routes each have their own characteristics, covering natural scenery, historical culture, culinary experiences, and more aspects of Xinjiang. You can choose based on personal preferences and actual circumstances. During the trip, please pay attention to safety, reasonably arrange your itinerary, and enjoy a wonderful trip to Xinjiang.?