The travel guide from Xi’an to Xinjiang includes multiple itinerary options and detailed planning.?
A recommended 15-day self-drive travel itinerary is as follows:?
D1: Depart from Xi’an with Zhongwei as the destination, estimated driving time of 7 hours, overnight stay in Zhongwei.?
D2: From Zhongwei to Jiuquan, estimated driving time of 8 hours, overnight stay in Jiuquan.?
D3: From Jiuquan to Hami, estimated driving time of 7 hours, overnight stay in Hami.?
D4: Visit the Dahaidao Scenic Area in Hami, estimated time of 2 hours, overnight stay in Hami.?
D5: Depart from Hami, passing through Turpan to Tuoksun, estimated driving time of 6 hours, overnight stay in Tuoksun.?
D6: From Tuoksun to Bole, estimated driving time of 8 hours, overnight stay in Bole.?
D7: From Bole to Sayram Lake, estimated driving time of 2 hours, overnight stay at Sayram Lake.?
D8: Depart from Sayram Lake, passing through the Guozigou Bridge and Nalati Grasslands to Xinyuan, estimated driving time of 7 hours, overnight stay in Xinyuan.?
D9: From Xinyuan to Kuitun, estimated driving time of 7 hours, overnight stay in Kuitun.?
D10: From Kuitun to Jiangbulake, passing through Qitai, estimated driving time of 6 hours, overnight stay in Qitai.?
D11: From Qitai to Hami, estimated driving time of 6 hours, overnight stay in Hami.?
D12: From Hami to Jiuquan, estimated driving time of 7 hours, overnight stay in Jiuquan.?
D13: Return from Jiuquan to Zhongwei, estimated driving time of 8 hours, overnight stay in Zhongwei.?
D14: Return from Zhongwei to Xi’an, estimated driving time of 7 hours, end of the trip.?
If you choose a six-day in-depth tour, you can focus on the essence of Sayram Lake and its surrounding attractions:?
Day 1: Depart from Xi’an and arrive in Urumqi. Visit the International Bazaar and taste Xinjiang’s special cuisines.?
Day 2: From Urumqi to Sayram Lake, visit the Guozigou Bridge and admire the spectacular bridge design and surrounding natural scenery.?
Day 3: Spend the whole day touring Sayram Lake. You can rent bicycles or electric bikes to ride around the lake.?
Day 4 and beyond: You can arrange to visit attractions such as Nalati Grasslands.?
In addition, there are specific itinerary planning and budget references for self-drive travel:?
In terms of itinerary planning, you can appropriately adjust the tourist attractions according to personal interests and time, such as Zhangye Danxia Landform, Mogao Caves, and Hami Ancient City.?
In terms of budget, the cost of self-drive travel is relatively high, mainly including fuel costs, toll fees, parking fees, accommodation costs, dining costs, ticket costs, etc. The total cost needs to be budgeted according to specific circumstances.?
During the trip, it is also necessary to pay attention to sunscreen, hydration, respecting local customs and habits, complying with scenic area regulations, and ensuring driving safety, etc.?