The 6-day travel guide from Yili to Southern Xinjiang may be tight, but here is a recommended plan based on common attractions and routes:?
Recommended 6-day core route:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Qingshuihe?
Depart from Urumqi and pass by Sayram Lake, enjoying its magnificent lake scenery and mountains, known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’.?
Then proceed to Qingshuihe to prepare for the next part of the itinerary?
Day 2: Qingshuihe – Nalati Aerial Grassland?
Visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland and experience the vastness and grandeur of the Xinjiang grasslands.?
You can choose to stay overnight in Nalati Town for the convenience of the next day’s itinerary?
Day 3: Nalati – Bayinbrook Scenic Area?
Head to Bayinbrook Scenic Area to visit attractions such as the Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn River, and feel the tranquility and grandeur of the grassland.?
Stay overnight in Bayinbrook Town?
Day 4: Bayinbrook – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa?
Drive along the southern section of the Duku Highway and enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way.?
Visit the Big and Small Dragon Ponds and the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains, and finally arrive in Kuqa.?
Day 5: Kuqa – Aksu – Kashgar?
Depart from Kuqa and head to Aksu, enjoying the pastoral scenery of Xinjiang along the way.?
After arriving in Kashgar, visit Kashgar Old City to experience the unique charm of Southern Xinjiang.?
Day 6: Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar?
Visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and enjoy the lake scenery and the magnificent views of the Pamir Plateau.?
Return to Kashgar in the afternoon to conclude your pleasant journey from Yili to Southern Xinjiang.?
Precautions:?
Due to the tight schedule, please arrange your time reasonably to ensure adequate rest.?
The climate in Xinjiang is changeable. Please bring appropriate clothing and sunscreen products.?
Some sections of the Duku Highway may have traffic restrictions or controls. Please obtain relevant information in advance and make preparations.?
This guide is for reference only. The specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and actual situations. Wish you a pleasant trip!?