Recommended eight-day tour routes in Xinjiang are as follows:**
Route 1: Northern Xinjiang Small Loop In-depth Tour
Highlights: Covering multiple popular attractions in northern Xinjiang, experience the perfect combination of natural scenery and cultural landscapes.
D1: Arrive in Urumqi and start the journey
D2: Urumqi – Sayram Lake Circumnavigation – Guozigou Bridge – Lavender – Yining City
D3: Yining – Xiata Scenic Area – Zhaosu County
D4: Zhaosu County – Qiaxi Grassland – Xinyuan
D5: Xinyuan – Nalati Grassland – Tangbula
D6: Tangbula – Tangbula Grassland Hundred-Mile Gallery – Fairy Lake – Yining
D7: Yining – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi
D8: Airport transfer in Urumqi, ending the pleasant journey
This route covers the vast grasslands of Sayram Lake, the romantic lavender fields, the adventurous experience of the Xiata Ancient Road, the snow-capped mountains surrounding Qiaxi Grassland, the Studio Ghibli-like scenery of Nalati Grassland, and the magnificent scenery of the Duku Highway. It is an excellent route for deeply experiencing the natural beauty and cultural customs of Xinjiang.
Route 2: Northern Xinjiang Snow Valley Ice and Snow Tourism Boutique Route
Highlights: Designed specifically for winter tourism, experience Xinjiang’s abundant ice and snow resources.
D1: Depart from Urumqi and head to Tianshan Tianchi for skiing and hot spring soaking
D2: Head to Changji Tianshan Tianchi International Ski Resort for skiing, and stay at Wujiang Hot Spring at night
D3: Visit Qinggeli Herb Garden, Northwest Wolf Park, and head to Qinggeli Langshan Ski Resort
D4: Visit Kajangtuohai Village to watch intangible cultural heritage performances and explore the snowy scenery of Yileimu Lake
D5: Head to Yekia Ski Resort to experience helicopter skiing in the wild snow
D6: Horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snowy forest in Hemu Village
D7: Head to吉克普林Ski Resort to experience the highest quality ‘powder snow’
D8: Return to Urumqi and end the ice and snow journey
This route focuses on Xinjiang’s ice and snow tourism, starting from Urumqi and heading north to the Altai Mountains, where you can experience top-notch ski resorts nationwide and even worldwide, and feel the charm of the ice and snow world.
Both of the above routes are classic recommendations for an eight-day tour of Xinjiang, and you can choose the one that suits you based on personal preferences and the season. No matter which route you choose, you will deeply feel the magnificent scenery and unique charm of Xinjiang.