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7-Day Travel Guide to Xinjiang
Day 1 – Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Tianshan Tianchi, anciently known as the "Jade Pool", is located at the northern peak of Bogda Peak in Fukang City, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, about 110 kilometers away from Urumqi. It is a famous tourist attraction in Xinjiang.
Day 2 – Horgos Port
The Horgos Port is an important port for trade between Xinjiang, China and Central Asian countries. It is named after the Horgos River (China and Kazakhstan are bordered by the winding Horgos River). It is located in Horgos, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, 670 kilometers away from Urumqi and 90 kilometers away from Yining. When visiting the Horgos Port, you can go shopping at the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center (where you can find duty-free goods from all over the world) and visit the Gateway Scenic Area to see the 324 Boundary Monument (inaugurated in October 1997).
After visiting the Tianshan scenic area, go directly to Urumqi Railway Station to take the train from Urumqi to霍尔果斯 (one departs at 8:14 pm and the other at 8:35 pm, arriving in霍尔果斯 the next morning). After exiting the station, turn left to take a bus to霍尔果斯 City (ticket price: 2 yuan), which goes directly to the霍尔果斯 Certificate Handling Hall (to visit the Cooperation Center, if you don’t have a passport, you need to apply for a pass, pass fee: 15 yuan). After obtaining the pass, there are buses outside the Certificate Handling Hall that go to the Cooperation Center. You can choose to go to the Cooperation Center first or the Gate of the Country scenic area first.
Day 3 – Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge
Sayram Lake is located in the Tianshan Mountains in Bole City, Bortala Prefecture, Xinjiang. The lake surface is at an altitude of 2071 meters, with a length of 30 kilometers east-west and a width of 25 kilometers north-south. It covers an area of 453 square kilometers and has a water storage capacity of 21 billion cubic meters. The lake water is clear and transparent, with a transparency of 12 meters. The highway around the lake is about 60 kilometers long, and there are various scenic spots around the lake for viewing and photography.
The Guozigou Bridge is the controlling and landmark project of the Sayram-Guozigou Expressway project. It is the first cable-stayed bridge and the highest bridge in Xinjiang.
After visiting the霍尔果斯 China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Center and the Gate of the Country scenic area, you can take a short break in霍尔果斯 and contact a car for the next day’s trip to Sayram Lake. If you rent a car, you can stop for a while at the Guozigou Bridge to enjoy the beautiful scenery. When you arrive at Sayram Lake, you can also take a tour around the lake.
Days 4 & 5 – Nalati Grassland
Nalati Grassland is one of the world’s four major grasslands, a subalpine meadow plant area, and has been a famous pasture since ancient times. Valleys, peaks, deep gorges, and forests add radiance and beauty to each other. It is located in the Nalati Town, eastern Xinyuan County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang.
After finishing your visit at Sayram Lake, you can directly ask the driver to take you to Yining City, where you can rest for the night. After a good rest, you can go to Yining Passenger Station the next day to take a passenger bus to Nalati (Ticket Price: approximately 50 yuan). Nalati is about 340 kilometers away from Yining City, with a journey time of about 4 hours. The tickets for Nalati Grassland are valid for two days. Bring a tent and you can camp on the grassland at night. Alternatively, you can stay in the yurts built by locals on the grassland. Remember to bring a thicker coat when going to the grassland.
Day 6 – Ili River Scenic Spot
The Ili River Valley is located in the northwest corner of Xinjiang, including Yining City, Nilke County, Xinyuan County, Gongliu County, Tekes County, Zhaosu County, Qapqal County, and Huocheng County. The Ili River scenic spot is located in Yining City.
Day 7 – Arrange Return Trip
Both Yining and Urumqi have airports and railway stations. You can choose to return directly from Yining, or first travel from Yining to Urumqi and then return from there. If you have enough time to return from Urumqi, you can also visit the distinctive International Bazaar in the urban area of Urumqi.
Xinjiang Tourism Consultation: (Same) 0991-8585456