The 14-day travel guide for a chartered car tour in Northern Xinjiang mainly includes the following itinerary and precautions:?
Itinerary arrangement?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, pick up your car and check into the hotel, adjust to the time difference, experience the nightlife of Xinjiang, visit the bazaar, and enjoy the night market.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Junggar Basin – Karamay – Fuyun. Along the way, admire the magnificent scenery of Tianshan Tianchi, traverse the Junggar Basin, and feel the vastness of nature.?
Day 3: Fuyun – Kekesuli – Keketohai – Irtysh Grand Canyon – Beitun. Visit Keketohai Scenic Area and experience the magical landforms of the Irtysh Grand Canyon.?
Day 4: Beitun – Jiadengyu – Kanas – Baihaba. Arrive in Kanas, admire the lake and mountain scenery, and choose to stay in Baihaba or Kanas at night.?
Day 5: In-depth tour of Kanas, including attractions such as Fish Viewing Terrace and the Three Bays. Take photos by Kanas Lake and enjoy the serene natural scenery.?
Day 6: Jiadengyu – Hemu – Hemu Viewing Platform – Birch Forest – Hemu. Stay in a Hemu log cabin, experience fairy tale-like rural life, and admire the morning fog and starry sky of Hemu.?
Day 7: Hemu – Colorful Beach Sunset – Buerjin. Head to Colorful Beach to admire the sunset scenery and then proceed to Buerjin for accommodation.?
Day 8: Buerjin – Ghost City of the World – Kuitun. Visit the unique landforms of the Ghost City of the World and then proceed to Kuitun for accommodation.?
Day 9: Kuitun – Sayram Lake Circuit – Guozigou Valley – Lavender Fields – Kazanqi Folk Street – Yining City. Enjoy the scenery by Sayram Lake, visit Guozigou Valley and the lavender fields, and feel the folk customs of Yining City.?
Day 10: Yining City – Yizhao Highway/Tekes – Tianma Bathing River – Xiata Ancient Road – Zhaosu. Traverse the Yizhao Highway or Tekes, experience the spectacular Tianma Bathing River, and explore the historical relics of the Xiata Ancient Road.?
Day 11: Zhaosu – Qiaxi Forest Park – Nalati Town. Visit Qiaxi Forest Park and then proceed to Nalati Town for accommodation.?
Day 12: Nalati Aerial Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Bayin Swan Reserve – Nine-Bend River – Bayin Town. Admire the scenery of Nalati Aerial Grassland, traverse the Middle Section of Duku Highway, and visit the Bayin Swan Reserve and Nine-Bend River.?
Day 13: Bayin Town – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Hasiligen Daban – Urumqi. Continue to traverse the Northern Section of Duku Highway and arrive in Urumqi.?
Day 14: Urumqi airport transfer – group dismissal. End your delightful journey in Northern Xinjiang.?
Precautions?
Chartered car selection: Due to Xinjiang’s large size and the distance between attractions, it is recommended to rent a car for a more comfortable tour.?
Best season: Choose according to personal preferences, such as Kanas in golden autumn, southern Xinjiang, or a summer visit to Yili’s Sayram Lake.?
Accommodation reservation: Book accommodations within scenic areas in advance, especially for popular attractions such as Kanas and Hemu.?
Item preparation: Prepare necessities such as medicines, clothing, and insect repellent to cope with Xinjiang’s changeable weather and environment.?
Itinerary arrangement: If time permits, the itinerary can be appropriately relaxed to better enjoy the scenery along the way and experience local culture.?
Through the above itinerary and precautions, you can fully appreciate the natural beauty and ethnic customs of Northern Xinjiang, enjoying an unforgettable chartered car tour.?