A six-day tour itinerary of Xinjiang can be arranged as follows:
Day 1: Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi and feel the lively atmosphere of the International Bazaar, experiencing the street life of Xinjiang.
You can also stroll through the small streets of Altay City to experience the authentic local customs and traditions.
Day 2: Tianshan Tianchi or Altay City → Lonely Tree → Baihaba Village
You can choose to visit Tianshan Tianchi and explore the legendary Jade Pool, enjoying the tranquility of nature.
Alternatively, head to Altay City and visit the ‘Lonely Tree.’ This tree stands quietly on the grassland, with rolling mountains and a clear blue sky behind it, creating a mesmerizing beauty. Then head to Baihaba Village, a border village known as ‘the most beautiful village in China.’ You can take a walk in the village and feel the simplicity and honesty of the Tuwa people.
Day 3: Baihaba Village → Kanas
Enjoy the morning fog in Baihaba Village in the early morning, then head to Kanas. You can take a walk along Kanas Lake, where the lake water changes colors under the sunshine, or climb up the Fish Viewing Platform to overlook the magnificent scenery of the entire Kanas Lake and search for the tracks of the legendary ‘lake monster’.
Day 4: Kanas → Hemu
Bid farewell to Kanas and head to Hemu. The beauty of Hemu is vibrant. You can take a walk along the Hemu River, listening to the sound of running water. In the evening, climb up to the observation deck to wait for the sunset. When the afterglow of the sunset spreads across the entire village, you will be deeply moved by this beautiful scenery.
Day 5: Hemu → Altay City or Urho
Wake up in the morning in Hemu and experience the tranquility of this village once again. Afterward, you can start your return journey or choose to head to Urho, reminiscing about the wonderful moments of these past few days along the way.
Day 6: Altay City or Urho → Sayram Lake → Urumqi
If you are in Altay City the previous day, you can purchase some local specialty souvenirs. If you are heading to Urho, you can visit Sayram Lake and feel the purity of the ‘last tear of the Atlantic Ocean,’ then return to Urumqi to end your pleasant six-day tour.
This itinerary covers multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang, allowing tourists to fully experience the natural scenery and unique customs of Xinjiang. During the trip, you can also taste local specialty foods such as cold-water fish and Tuwa people’s roasted naan, making the trip more colorful and diverse.