Travel guides from Urumqi to Northern Xinjiang can include various itinerary options and detailed arrangements.
A recommended 7-day and 6-night itinerary is as follows:
Day1: Depart from Urumqi, embark on the S21 Desert Highway, admire the unique landscape of the desert intertwined with the highway, arrive at Wucai Beach in the evening to appreciate the Yardang landform, stay in Burqin at night, and taste the local grilled fish.
Day2: After breakfast, head to Kanas, walk along Kanas Lake, admire the emerald-green lake water, and stay in a cabin within the Kanas Scenic Area at night.
Day3: Get up early to watch the morning fog at Kanas’神仙湾 (Fairy Bay), then walk along the plank road to Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay. In the afternoon, head to Hemu Village, stay in a cabin, and admire the primitive Tuva village.
Another 8-day itinerary is even more abundant:
D1: Visit the urban area of Urumqi, including Hongshan Park, Hongguangshan Big Buddha Temple, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, and Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar.
D2: Head to Tianshan Tianchi to experience the beauty of nature, cross the S21 Desert Highway to feel the desert atmosphere, and finally arrive at Gurbantünggüt Desert to experience its grandeur and mystery.
D3: Deeply explore Hemu Scenic Area, walk among the primitive forest and cabins, and ascend to the Hemu Observation Deck to overlook the entire village.
D4: Enter Kanas Scenic Area to explore the mysterious Kanas Lake.
Subsequent itinerary: You can also visit the World魔鬼城 (Ghost City), Sayram Lake, and other places, and visit Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar again to pick up souvenirs and taste authentic food.
In addition, there is a 10-day itinerary option to deeply explore the natural beauty and culture of Northern Xinjiang:
Passing by Wulungu Lake and Wucai Beach to arrive at Burqin, visiting Hemu Village, heading to Kanas to admire the lakes and mountains, traversing Grassland Stone City, visiting Bayimuzha Grassland, visiting the White Poplar Post and Accordion Museum, visiting Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge, and exploring Nalati Aerial Grassland, etc.
Self-drive travel is also a good choice, such as a 10-day self-drive itinerary:
Departing from Urumqi, passing by Tianshan Tianchi, Keketohai National Geological Park, and Wucai Beach, and finally arriving at Kanas National Geological Park and other places to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Northern Xinjiang.
The above itinerary is for reference only, and specific arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal interests and time. Before traveling, it is recommended to learn about the local weather, transportation, accommodation, and other conditions in detail to ensure a smooth itinerary.