A 10-day travel guide to Xinjiang can include the following itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, adjust to the time difference, tour the city, and taste Xinjiang’s specialty foods such as roast mutton and hand-seized rice.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, head to Burqin along the S21 Desert Expressway, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Wulungu Lake and Colorful Beach along the way.?
Day 3: Depart from Burqin, head to Kanas Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, with options to take a boat tour or explore on foot.?
Day 4: Depart from Kanas Lake, head to Hemu Village to experience the tranquility and beauty of the primitive village, and hike along the Kanas Three Bays.?
Day 5: Depart from Hemu, head to the Wuerhe Devil City to marvel at the wonders of nature, and then proceed to Kuitun.?
Day 6: Depart from Kuitun, visit Sayram Lake, known as the "Last Teardrop of the Atlantic Ocean", and then head to Yining, with a possible visit to a lavender farm along the way.?
Day 7: Depart from Yining, visit the Kazangqi Folk Village to understand local folk culture, and then head to Nalati Grassland.?
Day 8: Enjoy yourself to the fullest on the Nalati Grassland, experience the grassland scenery and Kazak culture, and choose to stay overnight in Nalati Town.?
Day 9: Depart from Nalati and return to Urumqi along the northern section of the Duku Highway, enjoying the magnificent mountain and river scenery along the way.?
Day 10: Free activities in Urumqi city, shop for local specialties, and prepare for the return trip.?
In addition, pay attention to the following points during the trip:?
Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays and long sunshine hours, so sunscreen measures need to be taken.?
Starting from June, Xinjiang enters its peak tourist season with heavy traffic. It is recommended to book accommodation and tickets in advance.?
Respect local customs and habits, such as observing etiquette when dining at Muslim restaurants.?
Do not arrange the itinerary too tightly, leaving enough time to rest and enjoy the journey.?
The above guide is for reference only. The specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and actual situations.?