There are multiple different travel routes available for a 7-day tour in Xinjiang. Here are three recommended travel plans:?
First Route: 7-Day Tour of Southern and Northern Tianshan Mountains?
D1: Urumqi – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Jinghe/Shuanghe/Kuitun?
D2: Jinghe/Kuitun/Shuanghe – Sailimu Lake Lakeside – Guozigou Bridge – Lavender – Qingshuihe?
D3: Qingshuihe – Karakul Grassland – Bagua City Lijie – Tekes?
D4: Tekes – Qiaxi Ancient Forest Road – Gongliu/Xinyuan?
D5: Gongliu – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Minor Secret Place Light Crossing + Picnic – Nalati?
D6: Nalati – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Mengkete Ancient Road Self-driving Crossing – Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery – Dushanzi/Tangbula?
D7: Dushanzi/Tangbula – S101 National Defense Highway – Kensiwate Reservoir – Urumqi Group Disbandment?
Second Route: 7-Day Kanas Tour?
Day 1: Urumqi – Tianchi Lake. Set out at 8 am, and after visiting Tianchi Lake, head straight to Fuyun.?
Day 2: Fuyun – Burqin. Visit attractions such as Koktokay.?
Day 3: Burqin – Scenic drive along Altay Grassland – Kanas Lake – Bahaba – Kanas/Bahaba?
Day 4: Kanas/Bahaba – Fairyland Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay – Hemu Village – Hemu. Hemu Village is known as ‘China’s Most Beautiful Village’.?
Day 5: Hemu – Stroll through the Ancient Hemu Village – Urho. Hemu Village is known as ‘China’s Most Beautiful Village’.?
Day 6: Urho – Devil’s City – Populus euphratica Forest – Urumqi. The Devil’s City sounds scary, but the Yadan landform is perfect for taking photos.?
Day 7: Urumqi – Departure (airport transfer)?
Third Route: 7-Day Tour of Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang?
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar, enjoy VIP airport pickup service, and directly proceed to the hotel to rest.?
Day 2: Cross the China-Pakistan Friendship Road, explore the mysterious Aytak Red Valley, enjoy the beauty of Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake, marvel at the grandeur of Mushtagh Glacier, and finally visit Tajik traditional houses.?
Day 3: Deeply explore the Pamir tourist area, trace the history of Kashgar Ancient Stone City, bravely traverse the Wakhan Corridor and Dragon’s Spine Road, and be mesmerized by the natural beauty of Bandir Blue Lake and Karakul Lake.?
Day 4: Revisit Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake, explore the mysterious Muji Crater, then walk through the Old Town scenic area to feel the charm of the Old Town Cultural Center.?
Day 5: Visit the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exposition Park in Shache County and experience the unique charm of the N39 Desert Exploration Base.?
Day 6: Climb up Wuqia Colorful Mountain to feel the beauty of the intersection between Tianshan and Kunlun Mountains, visit Simhana Village, explore the China’s Westernmost Monument, and finally visit the Irkeshtam Port.?
Day 7: Leave Kashgar and enjoy VIP airport transfer service to end the trip.?
These three routes cover the essence of attractions in southern and northern Tianshan Mountains, Kanas region, and Kashgar in southern Xinjiang. You can choose a suitable route based on personal interests and preferences. During the trip, pay attention to the time difference, climate, and customs of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang to ensure a pleasant journey and respect for the local culture.?