There are multiple recommended five-day tour routes in Xinjiang. Below are three of them, each with unique characteristics:?
Route 1: Southern Xinjiang Culture Experience Tour?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check in, and rest and adjust. In the afternoon, you can head to the International Bazaar to feel the strong ethnic atmosphere, purchase special handicrafts, and taste Xinjiang cuisine such as lamb kebabs and hand-seized rice.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi for Kashgar Old Town. Stroll within the old town to feel its charm and apply for a border pass. For the evening, you can choose to stay at a Gaotai homestay to experience local accommodations with special characteristics.?
Day 3: Continue the southern Xinjiang trip by exploring natural wonders such as Muji Volcano and Eighteen Arhats Peaks, as well as the peaceful and beautiful Baisha Lake.?
Day 4: Head to Muztagh Ata Glacier to touch the glacier personally and feel the mystery of the glacial erosion lake. Afterward, visit Karakul Lake to explore the mystery of the mysterious ‘water monster’.?
Day 5: Disband the group in Kashgar with airport transfer service provided, easily concluding your delightful southern Xinjiang trip.?
Route 2: Adventure Tour of the Mysteries of Northern Xinjiang?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi to begin your Xinjiang trip.?
Day 2: Head to Koktokay to enjoy the scenery of the blue river bay. Afterward, proceed to Fuyun, a journey of approximately 582 kilometers.?
Day 3: Depart from Fuyun, pass through Hemu, and arrive at the Hemu log cabin. Spend time playing in Hemu and feel the tranquility and beauty of this fairyland on earth.?
Day 4: Head to Kanas to explore the magnificent scenery of the mysterious northern Xinjiang. Afterward, proceed to Jiadenyu, a journey of approximately 11 kilometers.?
Day 5: Visit the colorful hill landforms of Colorful Beach, and then pass through Ghost Town to return to Urumqi to conclude the trip.?
(This route is actually a 7-day itinerary, but it can be adjusted to 5 days according to personal time and preferences.)?
Route 3: Classic Tour of Mount Tianshan Tian Chi, Kanas, and Hemu?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi for Mount Tianshan Tian Chi. Enjoy the fairyland scenery of the mirror-like lake surrounded by mountains.?
Day 2: Head to Kanas to visit scenic spots such as Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. For the evening, you can choose to stay in a snow-capped log cabin in Kanas.?
Day 3: Head to Hemu Village to experience the idyllic life of primitive wooden houses and curling smoke from chimneys. Activities such as horseback riding are optional.?
Day 4: Visit the Colorful Beach in Burqin, and then proceed to Urho Ghost Town to feel the wonders of nature carved by time.?
Day 5: Head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the blue lake water and the sea of flowers by the lake. Afterward, return to Urumqi to conclude this unforgettable five-day tour of Xinjiang.?
The above three routes each have their own characteristics and can be selected according to personal preferences and schedules. During the trip, be sure to taste local cuisine and experience unique cultures to make your Xinjiang trip even more colorful.?