The following is a 10-day self-guided tour guide for Xinjiang:?
Itinerary planning?
First impression of northern Xinjiang, embarking on the fairyland of Kanas?
Day 1-3: Depart from Urumqi, head straight for Burqin, and then delve deeper into Kanas. Admire the scenery of emerald lakes and snow-capped mountains reflected in the water, stay in a small wooden cabin of the Tuvas, and taste hand-grabbed mutton with Kazakh milk tea.?
Crossing the Duku Highway, the gentle times in the Ili River Valley?
Day 4-6: Self-drive on the Duku Highway, experiencing four seasons in a day with picturesque scenery along the way. Visit the lavender fields in Ili, stay in a yurt by Sayram Lake, and taste roasted whole sheep on the Nalati Grassland.?
The charm of southern Xinjiang, a dialogue between the desert and the ancient city?
Day 7-10: Starting from Korla, visit the Lop Nur Village, cross the Taklimakan Desert, and then arrive at the Old Town of Kashgar to experience exotic flavors. Stay in a special homestay within the Kashgar Old Town and taste Kashgar baked stuffed buns and pomegranate juice.?
Must-visit attractions?
Kanas: Known as the "God’s Backyard", a little Switzerland in the East, breathtakingly beautiful.?
Hemu: China’s first village, a fairy tale-like small mountain village with an original and natural atmosphere.?
Sayram Lake: A pure blue lake with snow-capped mountains as its background.?
Nalati Grassland: Watch the sunrise in the morning, count the stars at night, with beautiful scenery changing throughout the four seasons.?
Duku Highway: Crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, experiencing four seasons in a day, with three-quarters of Xinjiang’s scenery at a glance.?
Dress code suggestions?
You can wear short sleeves, skirts, and shirts during the day, but you will need a thick coat, trench coat, or down jacket at night.?
It is recommended to choose comfortable sneakers or waterproof Martin boots for footwear.?
Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen clothing are also essential.?
Food recommendations?
Mutton kebabs, yogurt, baked stuffed buns, hand-grabbed rice, oil-passed meat with noodles, kavas, etc.?
Means of transportation?
You can choose to carpool or rent a car, and customize your route for free.?
Precautions?
Xinjiang has a large diurnal temperature variation.?