There are multiple options for the best three-day routes in Xinjiang. Below are two recommended itineraries:?
I. Three-Day Yili Tour?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and head straight to Sayram Lake. After about five hours of driving, you can arrive and take a self-drive tour around the lake, feeling the magnificent scenery of nature. Along the way, you can also try the big plate chicken and pilaf at Yili Hui Nationality Restaurant, enjoying both delicious food and beautiful scenery.?
Day 2: In the morning, visit the Princess Jieyou Lavender Estate for an experience. Although the lavender is average, the overall experience is not bad. Afterwards, you can explore Yili Tianshan Flower Sea, where the lavender is even more enchanting. Arrive in Nalati in the evening to enjoy the beauty of the aerial grassland and head towards Bayinbrook along the Duku Highway, with endless scenery along the way.?
Day 3: Depart from Hejing and return to Urumqi. Along the way, you can navigate to Rebaza to purchase local specialties, concluding your delightful three-day self-drive tour.?
II. Three-Day Duku Highway Tour?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and drive along the northern section of the Duku Highway to visit Tangbula Scenic Area, known as the "Hundred-Mile Gallery". Along the way, you can also pass by attractions such as Dushanzi Grand Canyon and Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery to feel the beauty of the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains.?
Day 2: Depart from Tangbula and explore Bayinbrook Grassland to feel the vastness of the grassland and the grandeur of nature. At sunset, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery on the grassland.?
Day 3: Depart from Bayinbrook and cross the southern section of the Duku Highway to conclude your magnificent highway journey. Afterwards, you can choose to take the train or other modes of transportation back to Urumqi to end your delightful three-day tour.?
These two routes cover Xinjiang’s characteristic attractions such as lakes, grasslands, lavender estates, and the magnificent Duku Highway, allowing visitors to fully experience Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural charm. When choosing a route, you can make the best decision based on your interests and time.?