A 10-day tour of Xinjiang can be arranged to be both rich and fulfilling. Here is a recommended travel route:?
Day 1: Departing from various places across the country, arrive in Urumqi, and after being picked up, proceed to the hotel to rest and prepare for the next journey.?
Day 2: Departing from Urumqi, visit Koktokay to admire the gorges, rivers, rocky forests, cold lakes, and strange earthquake fault zones, feeling the magnificent workmanship of nature.?
Day 3: Head to Hemu Village, where the simplicity and quietness of this primitive village will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale world, far away from the hustle and bustle, enjoying a moment of tranquility.?
Day 4: Visit Kanas Lake, which is praised as a fairyland on earth. You can participate in a Tuwa family visit and enjoy a cold-water fish banquet in Burqin in the evening to experience the unique local customs.?
Day 5: Take a car along the S21 Desert Highway to Tianshan Tianchi, where the fairy peach banquet of the West Queen Mother in mythology was held, and enjoy the stunning scenery of the alpine lake.?
Day 6: Visit the Military Reclamation Museum to fully understand the history of the Corps and feel the military culture and pioneering spirit of Xinjiang.?
After that, you can cross the Duku Highway to Nalati Grassland to admire the magnificent scenery of the air grassland.?
Day 7: Visit the Lavender Manor, where the purple flower sea is intoxicating, and then proceed to Sayram Lake to feel the tranquility and beauty of the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean.?
Day 8: Head to Turpan to visit Flaming Mountain, the filming location of ‘Journey to the West’, where you can experience the unique landscape of high-temperature areas. At the same time, you can also visit Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Wells, and other historical relics to understand the long history of Xinjiang.?
Day 9: Free activities in Turpan, where you can choose special experiences such as desert camping, camel riding, and stargazing, feeling the romance and mystery of Xinjiang.?
Or choose to head to Bayinbrook Grassland to feel its vastness and magnificence.?
Day 10: End your delightful Xinjiang tour and return to your city according to your flight schedule, leaving behind beautiful memories.?
This itinerary covers the essence of Northern Xinjiang, including natural scenery, historical culture, folk customs, and more, allowing tourists to fully appreciate the charm of Xinjiang. At the same time, the itinerary is compact and reasonable, with no backtracking, enabling tourists to make full use of their time and enjoy the fun of traveling.?