The 7-day tour of Xinjiang can follow the following itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi?
After airport pickup, check into the hotel and take a stroll around Urumqi city to taste local delicacies such as grilled mutton skewers and hand-seized rice, experiencing the warm atmosphere of Xinjiang.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe?
Depart from Urumqi and head to Sayram Lake to admire its clear waters surrounded by snow-capped mountains, a paradise for photographers.?
. Afterwards, cross the Guozigou Bridge and overlook the canyon scenery, with overnight stays in Qingshuihe County.?
Day 3: Qingshuihe – Yizhao Highway – Hometown of Heavenly Horses – Zhaosu/Tekes?
Follow the Yizhao Highway to Zhaosu or Tekes, enjoying the fragrance of the Huocheng Lavender Base along the way (if visiting in June-July).?
. The Yizhao Highway is a must-visit for self-driving tour enthusiasts, with overnight stays in Zhaosu or Tekes.?
Day 4: Zhaosu/Tekes – Kanas?
Head to Kanas, a place praised as the ‘Pure Land on Earth’. In the afternoon, stroll along Kanas Lake and admire its emerald-green waters, with distant snow-capped mountains and blue skies reflected in it, like a fairyland. Stay in a log cabin within the Kanas scenic area at night.?
Day 5: Kanas – Walk Through the Three Bays – Hemu?
Get up early to view the morning mist at Shenxian Bay, then walk along the plank road through the Three Bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay) to experience the beauty of Kanas up close. In the afternoon, head to Hemu Village and stay in a log cabin to appreciate the primitive Tuvan village.?
Day 6: Hemu – Tianshan Tianchi – Urumqi?
Depart from Hemu and head to Tianshan Tianchi to admire the magnificent scenery of the Tianchi Lake. Afterwards, return to Urumqi and visit the Grand Bazaar in the evening to experience the nightlife of Xinjiang.?
Day 7: Urumqi – Turpan – Urumqi (Return)?
Depart from Urumqi, visit Turpan, and then return to Urumqi to conclude a delightful 7-day trip to Xinjiang.?
This itinerary covers many famous attractions in Xinjiang, including Mount Tianshan, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, etc., allowing tourists to fully appreciate the natural scenery and ethnic culture of Xinjiang. At the same time, the itinerary is reasonably arranged, with sufficient time for sightseeing and appropriate rest breaks to ensure that tourists can enjoy the entire journey relaxed and happily.?