The 6-day travel guide from Urumqi to Nalati is as follows:?
Day 1: Gathering in Urumqi?
After arriving in Urumqi, check into the hotel, acclimatize, and prepare for the upcoming journey.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Sayram Lake?
Departing from Urumqi to head to Sayram Lake. Here, you can enjoy the stunning scenery of the "Mirror of the Sky" and it is recommended to take a self-driving tour around the lake to fully experience the beauty of the lakeside scenery.?
You can choose to stay overnight in apartments or hotels near Sayram Lake to enjoy a peaceful night.?
Day 3: Sayram Lake – Qiongkushitai – Tekes or Zhaosu?
Visiting Sayram Lake again in the morning to watch the sunrise.?
Passing by the Guozigou Bridge on the way, visit the popular grassland "Qiongkushitai".?
You can choose to stay overnight in the camp tents in Qiongkushitai or head to Tekes or Zhaosu for accommodation, enjoying the local cuisine and tranquility.?
Day 4: Tekes or Zhaosu – Qiaxi Grassland?
Departing from Tekes or Zhaosu to head to Qiaxi Grassland "National Forest Park" to experience the magnificent scenery of nature.?
You can choose to stay overnight in Gongliu, Xinyuan, or continue to stay in Tekes to prepare for the next day’s itinerary.?
Day 5: Gongliu/Xinyuan/Tekes – Nalati?
Departing from Gongliu, Xinyuan, or Tekes to head to Nalati. Known as the "Aerial Grassland", you can also visit the hometown of the beekeeping lady.?
Enjoying the beautiful scenery of the grassland in Nalati and engaging in activities such as horse riding, hiking, and photography.?
Staying overnight in Nalati to deeply experience the local customs and traditions.?
Day 6: Nalati – Urumqi?
Returning to Urumqi along the Duku Highway, you can enjoy the stunning natural scenery of grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and forests along the way.?
Returning to Urumqi in the evening to end this unforgettable trip to Xinjiang.?
During the trip, please pay attention to the itinerary arrangements, traffic safety, accommodation reservations, and respecting local ethnic customs and traditions to ensure a smooth journey. At the same time, it is also recommended to understand the local weather conditions in advance and make preparations for sunscreen, warmth, etc.?