For a 4-day trip to Xinjiang, you can refer to the following itinerary to fully experience Xinjiang’s natural beauty and cultural charm.?
Day 1: Urumqi and Sayram Lake?
Morning: Visit the Xinjiang Museum to admire precious artifacts such as the "Loulan Beauty" and the "Fuxi and Nuwa Diagram" and feel Xinjiang’s historical heritage.?
Noon: Taste Xinjiang’s specialty foods such as hand-grabbed rice and skewers on Urumqi’s food street.?
Afternoon: Self-drive to Sayram Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery of clear blue lake water reflecting the snow-capped mountains.?
. You can choose to stay in Urumqi city at night for convenient shopping and dining.?
Day 2: Nalati Grassland?
All day: Head to Nalati Grassland to admire the magnificent scenery of the aerial grassland and experience the passion of galloping on horseback across the grassland.?
. Enjoy Xinjiang’s specialty foods such as big plate chicken and grilled mutton at the tourist center for lunch.?
. The Nalati Tourist Scenic Area is a 4-star attraction, recommended for 1-2 days of exploration, allowing you to delve into every corner of the grassland.?
Day 3: Khorgos or Duku Highway (choose according to interest)?
Option 1: Visit the Khorgos Gate scenic area, experience the intersection of the Eurasian Continental Bridge, and learn about Xinjiang’s border trade and historical culture.?
Option 2: Challenge the Duku Highway, explore the magnificent scenery of the Hundred-Mile Gallery, and enjoy a peaceful camping experience at Bulong Hot Spring Camp.?
. This route is more suitable for adventurers and self-drive travelers.?
Day 4: Urumqi City or Sayram Lake (adjusted according to the previous day’s choice)?
If you chose Khorgos the previous day, you can return to Urumqi city on the fourth day to visit urban attractions such as the International Bazaar and buy some Xinjiang specialties as souvenirs.?
If you chose the Duku Highway the previous day, you can head to Sayram Lake on the fourth day to once again experience the tranquility and beauty of the lake and mountains.?
. Sayram Lake is a 5-star attraction, surrounded by grasslands blooming with colorful wildflowers, making it a beautiful place for photos.?
During the trip, please pay attention to the following points:?
Xinjiang’s attractions are widely distributed, so it is recommended to travel by car or chartered bus for more flexible itinerary arrangements.?
Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays, so remember to apply sunscreen and take sun protection measures.?
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference, so even in summer, you should bring warm clothing like a windbreaker to prepare for weather changes.?
Some scenic areas have weak signals, so please make advance communication preparations, such as purchasing local SIM cards or downloading offline maps.?
I hope this 4-day Xinjiang travel itinerary can help you and wish you a pleasant journey!?