There are several recommended tourist routes for a two-day trip in Xinjiang, and here are a few classic ones:
Urumqi – Tianchi – Turpan Two-day Trip:
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi to visit Tianchi and feel the beautiful scenery like a ‘fairyland’, then return to Urumqi.
Day 2: Set out again from Urumqi to visit Grape Valley and Flaming Mountain in Turpan, experiencing the unique charm of the ‘Hometown of Grapes’, and then return to Urumqi.
Urumqi – Kalajun Grassland Two-day Trip:
Day 1: Set off from Urumqi by car in the early morning and head towards Tekes County, enjoying the undulating mountains along the way. Upon arrival at the Kalajun Scenic Area, you can admire the endless grasslands and herds of horses.
Day 2: Continue exploring within the Kalajun Scenic Area, including Koksu Grand Canyon, Nine-Bend Eighteen-Turn, and Kuerdai Forest Grand Canyon, known as the ‘Earthly Fairy Pool’, among other attractions, and then end the trip and return to Urumqi.
Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Tianshan Grand Canyon Two-day Trip:
This route focuses on Tianshan Tianchi and Tianshan Grand Canyon as the main attractions, where you can enjoy the fairyland scenery of Tianshan Tianchi and the magnificent views of Tianshan Grand Canyon.
Two-day Leisure Trip Around Urumqi:
For example, choosing Shuixigou in Urumqi County as a destination takes only half an hour’s drive from the urban area. There, you can choose to stay at Yujian·Nanshan Homestay and enjoy various entertainment facilities in the suites. You can also engage in barbecues and camping activities to experience a delightful two-day and one-night trip.
These routes cover a variety of elements such as natural scenery, historical culture, leisure, and entertainment, and can be selected according to personal preferences and actual circumstances. During the trip, please pay attention to safety and abide by local regulations and customs.