Recommended travel routes in Xinjiang in December are as follows:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi
You can visit the International Bazaar to experience the unique customs of Xinjiang and taste local delicacies
Day 2: Urumqi to Burqin
Pass through the S21 Desert Highway and admire the desert scenery along the way
Visit Ulungu Lake, where the lake surface freezes in winter, allowing you to admire the beauty of the icy lake
Arrive in Burqin in the evening, and it is recommended to visit the night market
Day 3: Burqin to Hemu
Head to Hemu Village and enjoy the birch forest, vast grasslands, and beautiful river bends along the way
Stay in a snow-covered wooden cabin in the Hemu scenic area and admire the fairy-tale-like snowy scenery of the wooden cabins
Day 4: In-depth tour of Hemu
Get up early and climb up to the Hemu observation deck to overlook the entire Hemu Village
Head to Jikepulin Ski Resort to ski and enjoy the fun of skiing
In the afternoon, visit Kanas Three Bays, including Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and other attractions, which are covered with ice and snow in winter, presenting a unique charm
Day 5: Hemu to Kanas to Karamay
Head to Kanas Scenic Area to admire the winter scenery like an ink painting of mountains and waters
Then head to Baihaba Village, which is known as one of the eight most beautiful towns in China, quiet and beautiful in winter
Arrive in Karamay in the evening and stay at a hotel
Day 6: Karamay to Sayram Lake
Head to Sayram Lake to admire the unique winter landscape of the frozen lake surface, such as blue ice, ice bubbles, etc.
Stay at a hotel near Sayram Lake
Day 7: Sayram Lake to Urumqi
Get up early to enjoy the sunrise at Sayram Lake and experience the cold and beauty at -20℃
Return to Urumqi and end the pleasant journey
During the trip, it is recommended to wear thermal underwear, sweaters/down linings, coats/down jackets/raincoats, and other warm clothing, as well as accessories such as gloves, scarves, hats, etc., to cope with the cold winter weather in Xinjiang
. At the same time, why not taste the local delicacies such as Altay big-tailed sheep, Burqin grilled fish, Hemu earth hotpot, etc., and experience the unique flavor of Xinjiang