Recommended 5-day travel guide for Xinjiang starting on October 1 is as follows:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi?
Morning: Depart from Urumqi and head to Tianshan Tianchi. Tianshan Tianchi is one of the most famous natural attractions in Xinjiang, known for its magnificent mountains and clear lakes.?
You can take a cable car to enjoy the scenery from different angles.?
Afternoon: Visit Tianshan Tianchi to admire the scenery of lakes and mountains and take photos. It is recommended to spend about 3 hours exploring.?
Evening: Return to downtown Urumqi to rest.?
Morning: Depart from Urumqi and drive to Turpan. Turpan is the?
Afternoon: Visit Flaming Mountain to experience its unique charm. Then head to Thousand Buddha Caves to admire ancient murals and Buddhist statues.?
Evening: Rest in downtown Turpan and prepare for the next day’s itinerary.?
Day 3: Turpan – Grape Valley – Kanerjing?
Morning: Visit Grape Valley to taste delicious grapes and special snacks. Grape Valley is a famous attraction in Turpan, known for its rich grape cultivation and special snacks.?
Afternoon: Visit Kanerjing to understand the history and function of this ancient water conservancy project.?
Evening: Return to downtown Turpan to rest.?
Day 4: Turpan – Korla – Bohu (or adjust to other attractions according to the previous three days)?
Morning: Depart from Turpan and head to Korla. Korla is famous for its fragrant pears. You can visit the pear orchard and taste local specialty fruits.?
Afternoon: Head to Bohu to enjoy the natural scenery. Bohu is a beautiful lake in Xinjiang, with lakes and mountains complementing each other beautifully.?
(Alternative Plan): If the itinerary of the first three days is compact, you can choose to deeply explore Turpan on the fourth day, such as visiting Jiaohe Ancient City and other famous attractions.?
Evening: Rest near Korla or Bohu.?
Day 5: Return to Urumqi (or adjust according to the previous four days)?
Morning: Based on the itinerary of the first four days, you can choose to continue exploring in Korla or Bohu, or return to Urumqi.?
Afternoon: If returning to Urumqi, you can arrange some city tours, such as visiting museums and exploring markets.?
Evening: End your five-day trip to Xinjiang and prepare to return.?
Travel Tips:?
The climate in Xinjiang is changeable. It is recommended to bring warm clothing and sunscreen products.?
The National Day holiday is a peak travel period. It is recommended to book transportation and accommodation in advance.?
Scenic spots in Xinjiang are relatively scattered. Renting a car for self-driving or choosing a chartered tour bus are convenient ways to get around.?
Please protect the scenic area environment and travel civilly.?