There are multiple recommended tourist routes for a three-day tour in Xinjiang. Here are three classic routes among them:?
Route 1: Three-day tour of Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Turpan?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and head to Kanas. You can choose to take a plane or coach to Burqin County and then transfer to a scenic area bus to Kanas. Upon arrival, visit Kanas Lake and admire the natural painting formed by golden birch forests, blue lake water, and distant snow-capped mountains. Stay overnight in a small log cabin of the Tuvans to experience local characteristics.?
Day 2: Depart from Kanas and head to Sayram Lake. The loop around Sayram Lake is recommended to be done counterclockwise, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. Stay overnight at a hotel or homestay near Sayram Lake and taste Xinjiang’s special cuisine.?
Day 3: Depart from Sayram Lake and head to Turpan. Turpan is a famous ancient city in Xinjiang with rich historical culture and unique folk customs. Visit famous attractions in Turpan, such as Grape Valley and Flaming Mountain, and then return to Urumqi.?
Route 2: Three-day tour of Ili?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, pass by Sayram Lake, and arrive in Qingshuihe. Enjoy the lake and mountain scenery at Sayram Lake and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature.?
Day 2: Depart from Qingshuihe, admire the lavender fields in Huocheng, and then visit the Nalati Grassland. Nalati Grassland is one of the most beautiful grasslands in Xinjiang, where you can ride horses, take photos, and enjoy the vastness and grandeur of the grassland.?
Day 3: Depart from Nalati, travel through the Duku Highway, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and then return to Urumqi. The Duku Highway is one of the most beautiful highways in Xinjiang, with scenery along the way that makes people reluctant to leave.?
Route 3: Three-day tour of Kashgar-Taxkorgan County-Pamir Plateau?
Day 1: Depart from Kashgar, follow the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway 314, and visit Aoyitake Red Mountain, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Pamir Scenic Area (including Stone City and Golden Grass Beach). Stay overnight in Taxkorgan County.?
Day 2: Depart from Taxkorgan County, visit the Wakhan Corridor, Hongqilafu Border Gate, Panlong Ancient Road, and Tasha Ancient Road. Panlong Ancient Road is a highly challenging highway that attracts many tourists to visit. Return to Taxkorgan County for overnight stay.?
Day 3: Depart from Taxkorgan County, visit the Mustag Atash Glacier Park and Tahman Wetland, and then return to Kashgar. This route combines natural scenery with cultural customs, allowing people to feel the diverse charm of Xinjiang during the journey.?
The above three routes each have their own unique features, covering various aspects of Xinjiang’s natural scenery, history and culture, folk customs, and more. You can choose based on personal preferences and time arrangements.?