The shortest Xinjiang tour itinerary can choose a short trip to Kashgar Old City, only visiting attractions in and around Kashgar City, with the time controllable within 1-2 days.?
If you want to experience more of Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural ambiance but have limited time, you can consider the following more compact itineraries:?
Kashgar Old City: As a famous attraction in Xinjiang, Kashgar Old City has 99 distinctive streets, with crisscross alleys, quaint and beautiful houses, and a dazzling array of handicrafts. It is very suitable for short trips.?
Short-distance self-driving route: For example, starting from Urumqi, passing through scenic spots such as Anjihai Grand Canyon, Sayram Lake, and Guozigou Bridge, and finally returning to Urumqi. Although this itinerary is compact, it can still offer a taste of Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery.?
However, such an itinerary also requires at least a few days.?
For tourists with very limited time, they can also choose to participate in local one-day or two-day tours. Usually, such tours will cover the essence of Xinjiang’s attractions, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake (which requires a longer time, but shorter surrounding routes can be chosen), Devil’s City, etc. Through efficient itinerary arrangements, tourists can experience as much of Xinjiang’s charm as possible in a short time.?
But please note that Xinjiang has a vast territory, and the distances between attractions are relatively far. Even for short trips, it is necessary to reasonably arrange time and transportation to ensure a smooth journey. Meanwhile, Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural ambiance are both worth savoring. If time permits, it is recommended to appropriately extend the travel time to more deeply experience this beautiful land.?