The best travel routes for 4 to 5 days in Xinjiang can choose the following plans:?
Plan A: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Yining – Qiongkushitai – Tekes – Nalati – Turpan – Urumqi?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the clear lake water and picturesque scenery, then proceed to Yining to rest for the night.?
Day 2: Depart from Yining and travel through three mountains to reach Qiongkushitai, enjoying the scenery of primitive forests along the way. Arrive in Tekes in the afternoon to feel the interesting atmosphere of the town.?
Day 3: Depart from Tekes and head to Qiaxi and Nalati. The grassland of Nalati looks very beautiful from afar, and you can choose whether to enter the scenic area based on personal interest.?
Day 4: Depart from Nalati for Turpan, possibly needing to detour via other routes (such as the Lianhuo Expressway). Upon arrival in Turpan, taste the local internet-famous baked buns.?
Day 5: Visit the Turpan Museum and Flaming Mountain in Turpan, then return to Urumqi to end the delightful trip.?
Plan B: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Kanas – Hemu – Burqin – Colorful Beach – Urumqi?
Day 1: Upon arrival in Urumqi, first visit the Xinjiang Museum to understand the history and culture of Xinjiang, then head to Hongshan Park to enjoy the natural scenery, and in the evening, stroll around the International Bazaar to experience the local customs.?
Day 2: Head to Tianshan Tianchi to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, visit the Tianchi scenic area, and in the afternoon, explore the Karajun Grassland to feel the charm of the Kazak people.?
Day 3: Depart from Urumqi for Kanas, and visit the scenic beauty of Kanas Lake, such as Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and more.?
Day 4: Head to Hemu Village to enjoy the village and endless birch forest in the morning light, then proceed to Burqin.?
Day 5: Visit the Colorful Beach, where the colorful riverbank and the lush green valley scenery across the way complement each other beautifully, perfect for photos. Then return to Urumqi to end the trip.?
Both of these routes cover multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang and have reasonable itineraries, neither too tight nor too loose, allowing for a full experience of Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm. Depending on personal interests and preferences, one can choose one of the routes for a tour.?