Nine days of travel in Xinjiang can be arranged to be rich and colorful. Here is a recommended itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi
24-hour free airport pick-up service. After arrival, check into the hotel. You can choose to visit the Grand Bazaar and Hetian Second Street to taste local delicacies such as roast whole lamb and hand-grabbed rice.
Day 2: Urumqi – Jiadengyu
Departing from Urumqi, pass through the S21 Desert Highway or the second-largest desert in China, the Gurbantünggüt Desert, and arrive in Jiadengyu to prepare for the next trip to Kanas.
Day 3: Full-day exploration of Kanas
Spend the whole day playing in the Kanas scenic area, admiring the beautiful natural scenery. Stay overnight in the Kanas scenic area to experience the local ethnic customs.
Day 4: Viewing the Hemu dawn and starry sky
Head to the Hemu scenic area to view the Hemu dawn and starry sky, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature. Stay overnight in the Hemu scenic area.
Day 5: Hemu – Devil City – Urho
Departing from Hemu, visit the Devil City and experience the wonders of nature. Afterwards, arrive in Urho to prepare for the next trip to Sayram Lake.
Day 6: Urho – Sayram Lake – Yining
Departing from Urho, visit Sayram Lake and admire the lake scenery surrounded by mountains. After that, arrive in Yining and stroll through the local markets and night markets.
Day 7: Yining – Lavender Manor – Nalati Grassland
Departing from Yining, visit the Lavender Manor and feel the fragrance of lavender. Afterwards, head to the Nalati Grassland to admire its vastness and grandeur.
Day 8: Nalati Grassland – Duku Highway – Urumqi
Continue exploring the Nalati Grassland, and then return to Urumqi via the Duku Highway. Along the way, you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery.
Day 9: Urumqi – Warm Home
Stroll through the local markets and special streets in Urumqi, such as the Grand Bazaar. After that, end your pleasant trip to Xinjiang and return to your warm home.
This itinerary covers multiple famous attractions and special activities in Xinjiang, which can be selected according to personal preferences and time arrangements. At the same time, it is recommended to book hotels and tickets in advance to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary.