The Xinjiang National Day travel guide mainly includes two routes: northern Xinjiang and southern Xinjiang, covering multiple classic attractions and unique experiences.
Northern Xinjiang Route:
Day 1 to Day 3: After arriving in Urumqi, you can visit the International Bazaar to experience Xinjiang’s ethnic customs and taste authentic foods such as grilled mutton skewers and hand-grabbed rice. Afterwards, you can cross the desert highway to reach Burqin, enjoy the sunset at Colorful Beach, and stay in Burqin at night.
Day 4 to Day 5: Starting from Burqin, head to Kanas to visit Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) and Kanas Lake, feeling the grandeur of nature. You can stay in the wooden cabins or Jadenyu Hotel within the Kanas scenic area at night. On the fifth day, you can visit the乌尔禾魔鬼城 (Wulhe Devil’s City) to admire the unique Yadan landform and Populus euphratica forests.
Day 6 to Day 7: Starting from Karamay, you can visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon or Anjihai Grand Canyon, and then return to Urumqi. In Urumqi, you can continue to explore other attractions or enjoy city life.
Southern Xinjiang Route:
Day 1 to Day 2: Starting from Urumqi, you can travel to southern Xinjiang cities such as Kashgar. In southern Xinjiang, you can experience rich ethnic customs and historical sites. For example, in Kashgar, you can visit the old town and admire the unique Uyghur architecture and handicrafts.
Day 3 to Day 4: You can head to the Taklamakan Desert for an adventure, experiencing exciting activities such as desert off-road driving and sandboarding. Afterwards, you can visit the Lop Nur Village to explore the isolated life of the Lop Nur people and feel the magic and greatness of nature.
Day 5: During the trip to southern Xinjiang, you can also arrange to visit ancient Buddhist art sites such as Kozil Thousand Buddha Caves to feel the charm of ancient culture.
In addition, Xinjiang’s National Day tourism can also be combined with local unique experiences, such as participating in bonfire parties, feeding eagles with the Falcon Riders of Hemu Village, picking jade on the Gobi Desert, etc., to make the journey more colorful.
Before traveling, it is recommended to plan your itinerary, book accommodation and transportation in advance to ensure a smooth journey. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the local weather and climate conditions, and corresponding preparations and protective measures should be taken.