If you plan to visit Northern Xinjiang at the end of July, I recommend you choose a classic route: Departing from Urumqi, passing through the S21 Desert Highway to admire the beauty of Ulungur Lake, and arriving at Wucai Beach; then head to Altay Grassland, and finally arrive at Kanas for an in-depth tour. This route covers the most beautiful natural landscapes of Xinjiang, allowing you to fully experience the beauty of Northern Xinjiang.?
The specific itinerary is as follows:?
Day 1 to Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, Xinjiang Museum, etc., to experience the local culture. On the second day, depart for Wucai Beach to admire the beautiful Danxia landform.?
Day 3 to Day 4: Depart from Wucai Beach and head to the Altay region, enjoying the vast grassland scenery along the way. Upon arrival in Altay, you can begin exploring the Kanas Lake area.?
Day 5 to Day 6: Take an in-depth tour of Kanas, visiting famous attractions such as Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, etc. You can choose to stay overnight in Hemu Village to experience the unique lifestyle of the Tuvans.?
Day 7 to Day 8: Depart from Hemu Village and head to Wuerhe to visit the Devil’s City and experience the unique Gobi atmosphere. Afterwards, you can continue to Sayram Lake.?
Subsequent Itinerary: After circling around Sayram Lake, you can head to Xinyuan to visit Nalati Aerial Grassland; then depart from Nalati to visit Bayinbuluke Grassland; finally, take the northern section of the Duku Highway to return to Urumqi, ending this unforgettable trip to Northern Xinjiang?
In addition, Northern Xinjiang also has many scenic spots worth visiting, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Turpan’s Flaming Mountain, Kuche Grand Canyon, etc. You can choose based on personal interests and time arrangements. Remember to plan your itinerary in advance and enjoy a pleasant trip to Xinjiang!?