The recommended 9-day travel route in Xinjiang is as follows: **?
Itinerary arrangement:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check in, then proceed to Tianshan Grand Canyon to experience the natural scenery. In the afternoon, visit the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum to learn about its history and culture. Enjoy Xinjiang’s specialty foods in the downtown area in the evening.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi to Koktokay, visit Koksu River Lake, Yilemu Lake, and the No. 3 Mine Pit. In the afternoon, head to Colorful Beach to appreciate the perfect combination of Yadan landform and the Irtysh River.?
Day 3: Head to Hemu Village, enjoying the pastoral scenery of Northern Xinjiang along the way. Upon arrival, take a stroll through the ancient Hemu Village, and at night, you can take photos of the starry sky or go camping.?
Day 4: Depart from Hemu Village to Kanas, visit Kanas’s Three Bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Fairy Bay), and climb up the Fish-Viewing Platform to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas Lake.?
Day 5: Leave Kanas and head to Urho Magic City to experience the unique Yadan landform.?
Afterwards, you can head to Karamay.?
Day 6: Depart from Karamay to visit Sayram Lake, known as the ‘Last Teardrop of the Atlantic’. Then proceed to Yining.?
Day 7: Depart from Yining to visit the Nalati Grassland, then proceed to Bayinbrook.?
Day 8: Traverse the Duku Highway to enjoy the scenery along the way. Arrange visits to attractions such as Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, then return to Urumqi.?
Day 9: Free activities in Urumqi, then proceed to the airport according to your flight schedule to end your pleasant trip to Xinjiang.?
Precautions:?
Xinjiang is vast, with significant distances between attractions. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and book flights and hotels.?
Xinjiang has a dry climate and strong ultraviolet rays, so be sure to bring sunscreen, moisturizing spray, and other skincare products.?
In summer, there are many mosquitoes in the grasslands of Xinjiang, so it is recommended to wear long pants or carry insect repellent.?
Considering safety and comfort, it is recommended to join a tour group, especially one that includes airport transfers and transportation throughout the trip for greater convenience.?
This route covers multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang, including lakes, grasslands, canyons, highways, etc., allowing you to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang.?