A 7-day trip to Xinjiang can be arranged to be both fulfilling and colorful. Here is a recommended itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi?
Arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport and be picked up by a shuttle bus to the downtown hotel.?
Free activities, where you can taste authentic mutton skewers, hand-grabbed rice, or visit Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar to feel the liveliness and prosperity of Xinjiang.?
Day 2: Tianshan Tianchi and Gobi Desert Scenery in Northern Xinjiang?
Head to Tianshan Tianchi after breakfast to admire the clear lake water and majestic snowy mountains.?
Drive to the Gobi Desert in Northern Xinjiang in the afternoon, and visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon on the way to experience the wonders of nature.?
Day 3: Sayram Lake and Guozi Gorge?
Head to Sayram Lake in the morning to watch the sunrise.?
Then visit Guozi Gorge and overlook the magnificent scenery of Sayram Lake.?
Arrive in Yining in the afternoon and check into the hotel to rest.?
Day 4: Qiaxi Forest Park and Nalati?
Depart from Yining and head to Qiaxi Forest Park to feel the tranquility and beauty of the forest.?
Drive to Nalati in the afternoon to prepare for the next day’s Aerial Grassland trip.?
Day 5: Nalati Aerial Grassland and Tangbula?
Visit Nalati Aerial Grassland and admire the vastness and grandeur of the grassland.?
Head to Tangbula in the afternoon to experience different natural scenery.?
Day 6: Crossing the Duku Highway and Returning to Urumqi?
Cross the Duku Highway and enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way.?
Return to Urumqi in the evening to prepare for the return trip the next day.?
Day 7: Return trip?
Free activities in Urumqi downtown, shopping for souvenirs.?
Head to the airport according to your flight schedule to end your pleasant trip to Xinjiang.?
In addition, you can experience some special activities during the trip, such as sailing on Sayram Lake, afternoon tea in Forget-worry Valley, and song and dance performances in Nalati, making the trip more colorful.?
Meanwhile, please also pay attention to protecting the environment, purchasing travel insurance, and adapting to the climatic conditions in Xinjiang.?
This itinerary covers multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang, including both natural scenery and cultural experiences. I hope it can provide useful reference for your trip to Xinjiang.?