Here are the recommended five-day tourism routes in Xinjiang for you:?
Route 1: Classic Scenery Tour?
Day 1: Urumqi City?
Morning: Arrive in Urumqi, visit the Xinjiang Museum to understand the history and culture of Xinjiang.?
Afternoon: Walk through Hongshan Park and overlook the panoramic view of Urumqi city.?
Evening: Stroll through the International Grand Bazaar, experience the local customs, and taste Xinjiang cuisine?
Day 2: Tianshan Heavenly Lake?
Full Day: Head to Tianshan Heavenly Lake to admire the lake and mountain scenery, visit the Heavenly Lake scenic area, take a boat tour of the lake, and explore the surrounding forests and alpine meadows?
Day 3: Yili Valley?
Morning: Depart for the Yili Valley, enjoying the magnificent scenery along the way.?
Afternoon: Visit Guozi Gorge and feel the magical charm of nature.?
Evening: Arrive in Yining City, check in to the hotel for rest, and stroll through the night market to taste authentic local cuisine?
Day 4: Yining City and Surroundings?
Morning: Visit the Yili Prefecture Museum to understand the history and culture of Yili.?
Afternoon: Visit the Yili Valley Lavender Base (if the season is appropriate) and enjoy the fragrance of lavender.?
Or choose to visit the Nalati Grassland to enjoy the grassland scenery (based on itinerary arrangements and interests)?
Day 5: Return to Urumqi?
Morning: Based on the previous day’s itinerary, you can choose to continue exploring the Nalati Grassland or return to Urumqi.?
Afternoon/Evening: Free activities in Urumqi city, shop for specialties, and end the pleasant trip?
Route 2: Adventure Experience Tour?
Day 1: Urumqi – Saimu Lake – Yining?
Depart from Urumqi to Saimu Lake to enjoy the clear lake water and picturesque scenery, then proceed to Yining for rest?
Day 2: Yining – Jongkushitai – Tekes?
Cross three mountains to reach Jongkushitai, admire the beauty of the primitive forest, arrive in Tekes in the afternoon, and explore the town’s charm?
Day 3: Tekes – Qiaxi – Nalati?
Head to Qiaxi and Nalati to enjoy the alternating scenery of grasslands and forests, and choose whether to enter the Nalati scenic area based on interest?
Day 4: Nalati – Turpan?
Departing from Nalati to Turpan, you may need to drive for a long time, but the delicious foods such as Turpan’s baked stuffed bun are worth trying?
Day 5: Turpan – Urumqi?
Visit the Turpan Museum and Flaming Mountain to feel the heat and rich history of Xinjiang, and return to Urumqi in the evening?
The above two routes are suitable for tourists who love classic scenery and adventure experiences respectively. You can choose the suitable route according to your interests and physical condition. During the trip, please pay attention to safety, make reasonable arrangements for your itinerary, and enjoy the beautiful scenery and culture of Xinjiang.?