There are multiple options for self-guided photography tours in Xinjiang. Here are some recommended routes:?
I. 8-day photography tour route:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Anjihai – Lujiao Bay – Dushanzi, experience the preliminary scenery of Xinjiang.?
Day 2: Dushanzi – Sailimu Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining, capture the magnificent scenery of the lake and bridge.?
Day 3: Yining – Lavender Base – Zhaosu, immerse in the fragrance of lavender.?
Day 4: Zhaosu – Xiata – Tianma Bathing River – Tekes, experience unique natural scenery and ethnic cultures.?
Day 5: Tekes – Karajun – Nalati, photograph the magnificent grasslands and mountains.?
Day 6: Nalati – Bayanbulak, enjoy the beautiful lakes and grasslands.?
Day 7: Bayanbulak – Tangbula Fairy Lake, explore the mysterious and beautiful Fairy Lake.?
Day 8: Tangbula – Duku Highway – Urumqi, end the trip and relive the wonderful moments.?
II. 7-day winter photography travel route in Xinjiang:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, visit the International Bazaar, and photograph the painted buildings and bustling market.?
Day 2: Drive to S21 Desert Highway to photograph the combined landscape of desert and snow, then visit the Sea Devil City to capture the winter Yardang landform.?
Day 3: Head to Kanas Lake to enjoy and photograph its beauty after snowfall.?
In the following days, arrangements can be made to visit Hemu Village, Baihaba Village, and other places to capture the snowy landscapes of villages surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the customs of the Tuvans.?
III. 13-day photography route starting from Kashgar and ending in Urumqi:?
Day 1: Full-day registration at the hotel in Kashgar, free activities to photograph the old town’s Gaotai Residential Area and century-old tea houses.?
Day 2: Full-day street photography of Uyghur customs in Kashgar.?
The following days coverAktau Muji Township, Muji Volcanic Group, Shache Ancient Town, Hetian Primitive Villages, Taklamakan Desert, Taitema Lake, Lop Nur, and many other places, capturing a rich variety of natural and human landscapes.?
These routes cover the magnificent natural scenery and unique ethnic cultures of Xinjiang, making them ideal choices for photography enthusiasts. Please select suitable routes based on personal interests and schedule, and plan and prepare your itinerary in advance.?
