Xinjiang travel guides cover a variety of duration options, ranging from short trips of six to seven days to long trips of more than ten days. Here are some specific itinerary recommendations:?
I. Six- to Seven-Day Itinerary?
6-Day 5-Night Altay Itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrive in Altay, free activities in the urban area.?
Day 2: Depart from Altay City to visit the Lonely Tree and Baihaba Village.?
Day 3: From Baihaba Village to Kanas.?
Day 4: From Kanas to Hemu Village.?
Day 5: Return from Hemu Village to Altay City.?
Day 6: Return trip from Altay?
7-Day Yili Tour:?
Covering attractions such as Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Yining, Xiata Ancient Road, and Jongkushitai.?
II. Eight-Day Itinerary?
8-Day 7-Night Xinjiang Travel Guide:?
Visit multiple famous attractions such as Tianshan Heavenly Lake, S21 Desert Highway, Kanas Scenic Area, the World’s Devil’s City, the Northern Section of Duku Highway, and Flaming Mountain.?
III. Other Recommended Itineraries?
Kanas Loop: 5-7 days, visiting fairyland-like attractions such as Kanas, Hemu Village, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City.?
Yili Loop: 6-10 days, enjoying the stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Xiata, and more.?
Kanas-Yili Loop: 11-13 days, combining the best attractions of Kanas and Yili to experience the most natural scenery of northern Xinjiang.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop: Both are 13-17 days long, respectively driving around northern and southern Xinjiang to experience the perfect fusion of desert Gobi, snowy mountains, grasslands, cultural customs, and natural landscapes.?
IV. Best Travel Seasons?
The best travel season in Xinjiang is from May to October, with June to August being the most beautiful period, suitable for visiting both northern and southern Xinjiang. Different seasons also have unique landscapes, such as apricot blossoms from March to April, Kanas yellow leaves and Populus euphratica forests in southern Xinjiang from September to October.?
The above itinerary is for reference only, and specific arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal interests, time, and budget. When planning the itinerary, it is recommended to consider factors such as transportation, accommodation, dining, and local weather.?