The recommended five-day tour route of Xinjiang is as follows:?
Day 1: Urumqi City and Tianshan Tianchi?
Morning: Arrive in Urumqi and visit the Museum of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to learn about the history and culture of Xinjiang.?
Afternoon: Visit Hongshan Park to overlook the panoramic view of Urumqi City. Afterwards, go to the International Bazaar to feel the rich ethnic atmosphere, buy special handicrafts, and taste Xinjiang cuisine such as mutton kebabs and hand-grabbed rice.?
Evening (Optional): If time permits, visit the night market in Urumqi to further experience local life.?
Second Day Morning (Alternative): Visit Tianshan Tianchi to admire the lake and mountain scenery. Explore the Tianchi scenic area, with a recommended visit time of about 3 hours.?
Day 2: Koktokay and Colorful Beach?
Full Day: Depart from Urumqi and take a self-driving tour to Koktokay National Geological Park to admire its unique geological landscape. Afterwards, head to the Irtysh Grand Canyon to feel the grandeur of nature.?
In the evening, you can visit the Colorful Beach to admire the colorful riverside scenery.?
Day 3: Kanas Lake?
Morning: Take a flight or drive from Urumqi to Kanas, and head to Kanas Lake upon arrival.?
Afternoon: Explore Kanas Lake, enjoying scenic spots such as Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. You can also take a boat tour of the lake to search for mysterious lake monsters.?
Day 4: Hemu Village and Burqin?
Morning: Visit Hemu Village to admire its picturesque scenery in the morning light, surrounded by endless birch forests.?
Afternoon: Experience the lifestyle of the Tuvans in Hemu Village, with activities such as horse riding. Afterwards, head to Burqin to explore the local scenery.?
Day 5: Urumqi City or Turpan?
Morning (Urumqi Option): Return to Urumqi. If you haven’t visited Tianshan Tianchi before, you can choose to go there in the morning. Alternatively, visit other urban attractions such as the International Bazaar (if not fully explored before) and Hongshan Park.?
Morning to Afternoon (Turpan Option): Drive to Turpan and visit famous attractions such as Flaming Mountain and Kumtag Desert, experiencing the beauty of Xinjiang’s heat and desolation.?
Evening: Prepare to leave Xinjiang according to the return plan, ending the pleasant five-day tour of Xinjiang.?
This route covers various natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang, but the specific itinerary may need to be adjusted appropriately according to the actual weather, traffic, and other conditions.?