For a 9-day tour of Xinjiang, you can choose the classic northern Xinjiang route, covering popular attractions such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Yili, and Bayinbrook. Here is a detailed itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, enjoy free activities. You can visit the International Bazaar to experience local customs.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head towards Colorful Beach along the S21 Internet-famous Desert Highway. Admire the natural beauty resembling a painter’s palette and stay overnight in Burqin.?
Day 3: Depart from Burqin to Kanas to visit Kanas Lake and its surrounding attractions such as Wolong Bay, Shenxian Bay, and Moon Bay.?
Day 4: Depart from Kanas to Hemu Village. Stroll through the ancient village and admire the idyllic scenery of sunny, cottage-lined landscapes.?
Day 5: Depart from Hemu to the Devil’s City to appreciate the typical Yadan landform and feel its magical and mysterious atmosphere.?
Day 6: Depart from the Devil’s City to Sayram Lake. Drive around the lake to admire the beauty of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, wetlands, forests, flower fields, and lakes. Stay overnight in Yining.?
Day 7: Depart from Yining to Nalati Aerial Grassland and Bayinbrook, experiencing different grassland scenery. You can go horseback riding, watch swans, and stay overnight in Hejing or nearby areas.?
Day 8: Depart from Bayinbrook and return to Urumqi along the Duku Highway. The scenery along the Duku Highway is picturesque, allowing you to experience the temperature differences throughout the four seasons and diverse natural landscapes.?
Day 9: Free activities in Urumqi, prepare for the return trip.?
During the trip, you also need to pay attention to the following points:?
The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large, so remember to bring long-sleeved shirts and outerwear.?
Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays, so take proper sun protection measures.?
There are many mosquitoes in summer, so be sure to take precautions against them.?
Prepare some cash, as some places have poor signal reception and cash is more convenient.?
The distances between attractions are relatively far, so it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and bring a portable charger.?
This itinerary allows you to fully experience the natural beauty and unique customs of Xinjiang within 9 days.?