A 5-day Xinjiang tour can be arranged in multiple different routes. Here are three recommended travel routes:?
Route 1: 5-day Southern Xinjiang Tour?
Day 1: Stroll through Kashgar Old City. Obtain a border defense permit, feel the charm of the old city; experience local-style accommodations at Gaotai Homestay; taste authentic cuisine at a century-old restaurant.?
Day 2: Natural Wonders Exploration. Visit the Muji Volcanic Crater, Eighteen Arhat Peaks, and Baisha Lake, and experience the grandeur and tranquility of natural scenery.?
Day 3: Panlong Ancient Road and Blue Lake Tour. Drive through the Panlong Ancient Road and admire its unique curved path; then head to the Bandier Blue Lake and feel the dazzling beauty of the Pamir Plateau.?
Day 4: Glacier and Lake Exploration. Touch the Muztagh Glacier in person, feel the mystery of the ice-eroded lake; visit Karakul Lake and explore the legend of its mysterious ‘water monster’.?
Day 5: Kashgar group disbanding and airport transfer. End your pleasant Southern Xinjiang tour and enjoy airport transfer services to ensure a safe return.?
Route 2: 5-day Northern Xinjiang Tianshan Mountains Tour?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, visit the International Bazaar, taste local cuisine; in the evening, head to Hongshan Park to overlook the night view of Urumqi.?
Day 2: Head to Tianshan Tianchi, enjoy the snowy scenery of the lake in winter; then visit a Kazakh village and taste local specialties.?
Day 3: Arrive in Burqin, visit the Colorful Beach to watch the sunset; in the evening, taste the cold-water fish banquet and Russian grandmother’s bread at the night market.?
Day 4: Enter the Kanas Scenic Area, experience horse-drawn sleds, and weave through the white forests; taste the special Tuva cuisine of dairy lumps.?
Day 5: Head to Hemu Village, admire the log cabins and morning smoke; after tasting the local earthen hotpot, prepare for the return trip.?
Route 3: 5-day Crossing the Tianshan Mountains Tour?
Day 1: Visit the Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Lavender Farm, and Liuxing Street, and feel the beauty of nature and cultural customs.?
Day 2: Explore the Kurdning Primitive Spruce Forest, walk along the Middle Ditch, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.?
Day 3: Head to the Qiongkushitai Grassland, explore the beautiful scenery of this hidden paradise by foot or horseback.?
Day 4: Visit the Qiaxi Grassland, immerse yourself in the green grasslands, and enjoy the fun of horse riding and hiking.?
Day 5: Arrive at the Nalati Aerial Grassland, enjoy the stunning scenery of clear valleys, lush forests, and grasslands; you can rent traditional Kazakh costumes for photos as a souvenir.?
The above three routes each have their own characteristics. You can choose a suitable 5-day Xinjiang tour route according to your personal preferences and actual situation.?