The best route for a 7-day tour of Xinjiang can refer to the following arrangement:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check into a hotel, and begin your trip to Xinjiang. You can explore the urban beauty of Urumqi, such as the International Bazaar and Hongshan Park.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, cross the S21 Desert Highway, head to Burqin or Hemu, and enjoy the desert scenery and gobi landscapes along the way. You can stay in Burqin or Hemu at night to experience the local customs.?
Day 3: Visit Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), admire the lakeside scenery of Kanas, then head to Jiadenyu or Burqin to continue exploring the natural beauty of northern Xinjiang.?
Day 4: Depart from Kanas or Burqin, visit Colorful Beach, explore the Ghost City, and arrive in Urho. The unique landforms of Colorful Beach and the eerie scenery of the Ghost City will make you reluctant to leave.?
Day 5: Circumnavigate Sayram Lake, enjoy the beautiful lakeside scenery and lavender fields (if in blooming season), then head to Yining to feel the charm of the Ili Valley.?
Day 6: Depart from Yining, cross the Nalati Grassland, take the Duku Highway, visit Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, and finally arrive in Kuitun or Bayinbrook to experience the magnificent scenery at the foot of Mount Tianshan.?
Day 7: Depart from Kuitun or Bayinbrook, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon or return to Urumqi to end your pleasant trip to Xinjiang.?
This route covers multiple famous attractions in northern Xinjiang, including lakes, grasslands, canyons, gobi deserts, and various natural landscapes, as well as unique ethnic cultures, allowing you to fully experience the boundless charm of Xinjiang within 7 days. Of course, the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and actual conditions.?