There are multiple routes to choose from for a 2-day tour in Xinjiang, and each route can allow you to fully experience Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural customs in a short period of time. Here are some recommended 2-day tour routes and guides:
I. 2-Day Tour Around Urumqi
Recommended Routes:
2-Day Tour of Tianchi + Turpan
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi, enjoy its crystal-clear lake water and the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake, and then return to Urumqi.
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, visit Turpan’s Grape Valley and Flaming Mountain, feel the unique natural landscape and cultural customs, and then return to Urumqi.
Highlights: The unique charm of the vast sea of clouds and the hometown of grapes
2-Day Tour of Tianchi + Turpan + Desert
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi, and then return to Urumqi.
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, visit Turpan’s Flaming Mountain and Kumtag Desert, experience the perfect combination of vast sea of clouds and passionate desert, and then return to Urumqi.
II. 2-Day Tour of Northern Xinjiang Scenery
Recommended Routes:
2-Day Tour of Kanas Lake + Hemu Village
Day 1: Head to Kanas Lake to explore its picturesque lakeside scenery, hike the Three Bays, and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
Day 2: Head to Hemu Village to experience primitive wooden house life and feel the fairy-tale world of morning sunshine and curling smoke.
Highlights: The mystery of Kanas Lake and the primitive charm of Hemu Village.
2-Day Tour of Koktokay
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, visit Koktokay National Mining Park (No. 3 Mine Pit) and Kekesuli, and experience the unique canyon and lake landscapes.
Day 2: Continue exploring other attractions in Koktokay, and then return to Urumqi.
Highlights: The mysterious峡谷 and magnificent waterfalls of Koktokay.
III. 2-Day Tour of Kashgar City in Southern Xinjiang
Recommended Routes:
2-Day Cultural Exploration Tour in Kashgar City
Day 1: Visit Kashgar Old City to feel the rich Uyghur culture, and visit the Id Kah Mosque and Gaotai Residential Area.
Day 2: Head to the Pamir Plateau to experience the vastness and grandeur of the plateau scenery, and visit attractions such as Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake.
Highlights: The historical culture of Kashgar Old City and the natural scenery of the Pamir Plateau.
IV. Precautions
Sunscreen measures: Xinjiang has long sunshine hours and strong ultraviolet rays, so be sure to take good sunscreen measures.
Moderate food intake: When tasting local cuisine, pay attention to eating in moderation to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.
Respect customs: Xinjiang has a strong ethnic flavor, and it is important to respect local customs and habits.
Itinerary arrangement: The distances between attractions are far, so it is important to arrange time reasonably to avoid just glancing at them.
The above routes are for reference only, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. Xinjiang’s beautiful scenery and delicious food await your exploration. Wish you a pleasant journey!