The best route for a 7-day tour in Xinjiang can be the Northern Xinjiang Loop or the Yili Loop. Here are two recommended itineraries:?
7-day Northern Xinjiang Loop Tour?
This route covers the classic attractions in northern Xinjiang, including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, etc., and is suitable for tourists who want to deeply experience the natural scenery of Xinjiang.?
D1: Urumqi – Wucai Beach – Burqin?
Visit the unique landform of Wucai Beach and enjoy the sunset scenery in the evening?
D2: Burqin – Kanas?
Head to Kanas to explore the lake and mountain scenery and feel the magnificent workmanship of nature?
D3: Jiadenyu – Hemu?
Experience the lifestyle of the Tuwa people in Hemu Village and take photos of the beautiful rural scenery?
D4: Hemu – Urho Ghost City – Urho?
Explore the mysterious Ghost City and admire the wonderful creations of nature?
D5: Urho – Sayram Lake – Yining?
Take a tour around Sayram Lake to admire the lake and mountain scenery, and arrive in Yining in the evening?
D6: Yining – Nalati – Bayinbuluke?
Visit Nalati Grassland to feel its vastness and magnificent beauty, and then head to Bayinbuluke?
D7: Bayinbuluke – Duku Highway – Urumqi?
Cross the Duku Highway, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, and finally return to Urumqi?
7-day Yili Loop Tour?
This route mainly focuses on the Yili River Valley and is suitable for tourists who love grasslands, lakes, and highway scenery.?
D1: Urumqi – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – S101 National Defense Highway scenery – Dushanzi?
Visit the spectacular scenery of Dushanzi Grand Canyon and experience the views of the National Defense Highway?
D2: Dushanzi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge?
Head to Sayram Lake to admire its sapphire blue color, and then visit the Guozigou Bridge?
D3: Yining – Yizhao Highway – Xiata Grassland – Tianma Culture Park – Zhaosu?
Cross the Yizhao Highway, visit Xiata Grassland, and feel the ecological fairyland of nature?
D4: Zhaosu – Rapeseed Flower Fields – Qiongkushitai – Tekes?
Enjoy the golden scenery of the rapeseed flower fields and explore the forest cabins of Qiongkushitai?
D5: Tekes – Nalati/Karajun – Xinyuan County?
Visit Nalati or Karajun Grassland to experience the vastness and beauty of the grasslands?
D6: Xinyuan – (Cross the middle section of Duku) – Bayinbuluke – Nalati?
Cross the middle section of the Duku Highway, head to Bayinbuluke, and then return to Nalati?
D7: Nalati – (Cross the northern section of Duku) – Tangbula Fairy Lake – Baili Gallery – Urumqi?
Cross the northern section of the Duku Highway, visit Tangbula Fairy Lake and Baili Gallery, and finally return to Urumqi?
Both of the above itineraries are the best route options for a 7-day tour in Xinjiang, and can be selected according to personal preferences and schedule. No matter which itinerary you choose, you will be able to fully appreciate the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang.?