For a 3-day and 3-night trip to Xinjiang, it is recommended to visit Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Turpan, or choose southern Xinjiang destinations such as Kashgar and Taxkorgan County. Alternatively, you can just play around Urumqi. Here are specific travel plan suggestions:?
Itinerary 1: Kanas, Sayram Lake, Turpan Route?
Day 1: Kanas?
In the morning, depart from Urumqi and arrive in Burqin County by plane or long-distance bus, then transfer to a scenic area bus to head to Kanas?
Visit Kanas Lake, where you can stroll along the lakeside plank road to admire the lake and mountain scenery. If physically capable, climb up to the Fish Viewing Terrace for a panoramic view?
Stay in a small wooden cabin of the Tuvans in the evening to experience local accommodation and taste mutton grabbed by hand and milk tea?
Day 2: Sayram Lake?
Head to Sayram Lake to admire the lake and mountain scenery and enjoy Xinjiang specialty foods?
In the evening, you can enjoy the night scene of Sayram Lake and feel its tranquility and beauty?
Day 3: Turpan?
Head to Turpan to visit local famous attractions such as Grape Valley and Flaming Mountain (specific itinerary can be adjusted according to actual circumstances).?
Return to Urumqi in the evening to conclude the trip.?
Itinerary 2: Southern Xinjiang Kashgar, Taxkorgan County Route?
Day 1: Kashgar?
Arrive in Kashgar to visit attractions such as the North Shore of White Sand Lake, Muji Crater, Snow Willow Tree Cave, Tahman Wetland, and others?
Day 2: Taxkorgan County?
Head to Taxkorgan County to visit the Wakhan Corridor, Dragon’s Spine Ancient Road, Pandir Blue Lake, Stone City Golden Grass Beach, and other attractions?
Day 3: Muztagh Ata Glacier Scenic Area?
Visit the Muztagh Ata Glacier Scenic Area, Karakul Lake, White Sand Mountain, White Sand Lake, and other attractions, then return to Kashgar to conclude the trip?
Itinerary 3: Urumqi Surroundings Route?
Day 1: Urumqi?
Arrive in Urumqi and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Hongshan Park and Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, and in the evening, taste local specialty foods?
Day 2: Tianshan Tianchi, Nanshan Scenic Area?
Head to Tianshan Tianchi to admire the spectacular scenery of the alpine lake. In the afternoon, visit the Nanshan Scenic Area to experience outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling?
Day 3: Urumqi Museum?
In the morning, visit the Urumqi Museum to learn about the local history and culture. In the afternoon, you are free to explore and experience Urumqi’s nightlife, with the trip concluding in the evening?
The above three itineraries each have their own characteristics and can be chosen according to personal preferences and actual circumstances. During the trip, note that Xinjiang has a large diurnal temperature variation, so be sure to bring sufficient warm clothing and reasonably arrange your itinerary to ensure a pleasant journey?