The best route for a seven-day tour in Xinjiang can be selected according to personal preferences and actual situations. Here are several recommended itineraries:
Recommended Itinerary I :
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check into the hotel, start the journey in Xinjiang
Day 2: Urumqi – Northern Xinjiang Gobi scenery – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Shuanghe/Jinghe, feel the magnificent workmanship of nature
Day 3: Shuanghe/Jinghe – Circumnavigate Sayram Lake – Guozigou – Liuxing Street – Yining, admire lake and mountain scenery and exotic customs
Day 4: Yining – Qiaxi Forest Park – Nalati/Xinyuan, visit natural beauty
Day 5: Nalati/Xinyuan – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Tangbula, enjoy the vastness and tranquility of the grassland
Day 6: Tangbula – Cross the Duku Highway – Hundred-Mile Gallery – Urumqi, admire the magnificent natural scenery
Day 7: Urumqi – Return to your warm home, ending a pleasant trip to Xinjiang
Recommended Itinerary II (focusing on southern Xinjiang):
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar, visit the Bazaar night market at night, experience local customs
Day 2: Walk around Kashgar Old City, visit historical sites such as Zhang Qian Park and Xiangfei Garden
Day 3-4: Journey along the Duku Highway, admire the magnificent scenery of the Gobi Desert highway, and head to Bayanbulak Grassland to experience grassland life
Day 5-6: Nalati Grassland + Sayram Lake, feel the vastness of the grassland and the tranquility of the lake, take beautiful landscape photos
Day 7: Shopping in Horgos, bring home souvenirs from the gateway to China, ending the southern Xinjiang trip
Recommended Itinerary III (including more attractions):
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, 24-hour pick-up service at the station/airport
Day 2: Urumqi – Koktokay – Wucai Beach, enjoy the unique natural scenery
Day 3: Burqin – Kanas – Fairy Bay – Moon Bay – Wolong Bay, delve into the Kanas scenic area and feel the beauty of nature
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu, visit the Hemu scenic area and experience its unique charm
Day 5: Burqin -乌尔禾魔鬼城(Wuhe魔鬼城,魔鬼城is a common term for landforms like this in Chinese, so it’s translated directly here), explore the mysterious landform
Day 6: Urumqi – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well – Grape Vineyard, experience the cuisine and culture of Xinjiang
Day 7: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Return home in the afternoon, ending a rich journey in Xinjiang
Please choose a suitable route based on your personal interests and schedule, and book your hotel and transportation in advance to ensure a smooth trip. At the same time, pay attention to the climate and geographical conditions in Xinjiang, and make corresponding preparations and protective measures.