The best seven-day tour route in Xinjiang includes multiple classic attractions. Here is a recommended itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi?
After being picked up, check into the hotel to rest and adjust, preparing for the upcoming itinerary. You can choose to stroll around the downtown area to feel the local flavor and taste Xinjiang’s specialty foods such as big plate chicken and grilled mutton skewers.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Koktokay/Colorful Beach?
Depart for Koktokay or Colorful Beach to admire the magnificent natural scenery. If visiting Colorful Beach, you can enjoy the natural scenery along the way and take a walk among the colorful Yadan landforms upon arrival.?
Accommodation: Fuhai or Burqin?
Day 3: Beitun/Burqin – Kanas – Hemu?
Head to Kanas Lake to explore the mysterious legend of the Kanas Water Monster, and then proceed to Hemu Village to experience the primitive log cabin lifestyle and serene rural scenery.?
Accommodation: Characteristic log cabins in Hemu or Jiadenyu?
Day 4: Hemu – Jiadenyu/Burqin?
Enjoy a peaceful morning in Hemu Village, and then return to Jiadenyu or Burqin.?
Accommodation: Jiadenyu/Heiliutan or Burqin?
Day 5: Jiadenyu/Burqin – Urho Devil’s City – Changji?
Head to Urho Devil’s City to feel the desolation and grandeur of nature, and then proceed to Changji.?
Accommodation: Changji?
Day 6: Changji – Tian Chi Lake in Mount Tianshan – Urumqi – Turpan?
Head to Tian Chi Lake in Mount Tianshan to admire the beautiful scenery of the alpine lake. Then return to Urumqi for a brief stop before heading to Turpan to visit Flaming Mountain and Grape Valley, experiencing the unique charm of the ‘Fire Region’.?
Accommodation: Urumqi?
Day 7: Urumqi – Return Trip?
Enjoy free time in Urumqi for shopping and dining. Then, you will be transferred to the station for your return trip, ending your pleasant journey in Xinjiang.?
In addition, there are some precautions to take:?
The climate in Xinjiang is changeable, with large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it can be cooler at night. So be sure to bring a thick coat. During the day, the sunlight is intense, so sunscreen clothes, sun hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also essential.?
Xinjiang has a time difference with the mainland, and the sun sets late. It is still bright at 9 or 10 pm. Work and meal times are two hours later, and it is difficult to find breakfast before 8 am.?
It is recommended to plan your itinerary 1-2 weeks in advance and book tickets for attractions. Xinjiang is large with a sparse population, and expenses are high during the peak tourist season, so it is not suitable for budget travelers.?
This itinerary covers multiple classic attractions in Xinjiang, including Mount Tianshan, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Urho Devil’s City, Tian Chi Lake in Mount Tianshan, and Turpan’s Flaming Mountain and Grape Valley, allowing you to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang.?