The best three-day itinerary for traveling in Xinjiang can be arranged as follows:?
Day 1: Exploration of Urumqi’s Downtown Area and Suburbs?
Morning: Upon arrival in Urumqi, first head to the International Bazaar. It is the world’s largest bazaar, integrating Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic trade, entertainment, and dining. Here, you can purchase Xinjiang specialties, taste authentic cuisine, and enjoy wonderful singing and dancing performances?
Afternoon: Visit the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum to learn about Xinjiang’s history and culture, and admire the museum’s treasure, the ‘Five Stars Emerging in the East, to the Advantage of China’ arm guard?
Evening: Stroll around Xinjiang Folk Street to feel the architectural style that blends multiple cultures, particularly suitable for portrait and landscape photography?
Day 2: Natural Scenery Tour of Tianshan Tianchi?
Morning: Set off for Tianshan Tianchi, a high-altitude lake with clear, bottomless water surrounded by snow-capped mountains, offering spectacular scenery. You can choose to hike, ride a horse, or take a shuttle bus for a tour?
Afternoon: Take as many photos as you like within the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area and marvel at the wonders of nature. In winter, you can also enjoy the fairyland-like scenery of a frozen lake and snow-covered mountains?
Evening: Return to Urumqi and enjoy a hearty Xinjiang-style dinner, such as hand-grabbed rice or grilled mutton skewers?
Day 3: Cultural Experience Around Urumqi?
Morning: Head to the Wild Horse Cultural Tourism Scenic Area, which boasts the world’s largest display base for Akhal-Teke horses, where you can observe various horse breeds up close?
Afternoon: Depending on the schedule, you can choose to visit Hongshan Park in Urumqi’s downtown area to admire the cityscape and feel the rich folk customs?
. Alternatively, choose to visit General Mountain Ski Resort to experience the fun of skiing (recommended in winter)?
Evening: Enjoy a delicious whole roasted sheep in Urumqi to conclude your delightful Xinjiang tour?
This itinerary combines cultural exploration of Urumqi’s downtown area, natural scenery in the suburbs, and cultural experiences in the surrounding areas, allowing tourists to fully appreciate the charm of Xinjiang within three days. Of course, based on personal interests and actual circumstances, the itinerary can be appropriately adjusted.?