Xinjiang Northern Xinjiang Classic 10-Day Pure Play Travel Guide

【Introduction】: The overall topography of Northern Xinjiang is composed of the Tianshan Mountains, the Altai Mountains, and the Junggar Basin in between. It features towering ice peaks, vast deserts, expansive grasslands, and scattered oases. ⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】: Day 1: Home - Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake - Colorful Beach - Burqin Day 3: Burqin - Kanas Three Bays - Kanas Lake - Hemu Day 4: Hemu - Hemu Morning Light - Yunxiao Peak - Urho Day 5: Urho - Devil City - Bole Day 6: Bole - Sayram Lake Loop - Guozigou Bridge - Lavender - Six Star Street - Yining Day 7: Yining - Qaxi Forest Park - Nalati Day 8: Nalati - Nalati Air Grassland - Xinyuan Day 9: Xinyuan - Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery - Duku Highway - Urumqi Day 10: Urumqi - Home - Nalati Grassland: Located at the eastern end of the Ili River Valley, it is an alpine meadow plant area, one of the four largest grasslands in the world. It features snow-capped mountains, streams, grasslands, and other natural landscapes. From June to September, wildflowers bloom on the grassland, and herds of cattle and sheep can be seen. - Tangbula Grassland: Located in the eastern part of Nileke County, Ili, the grassland has rich grassland vegetation, rivers, streams, and abundant hot spring resources. It is a great place for leisure and vacation, and also suitable for starry sky photography. - Climate Characteristics: It has a temperate continental arid climate with little precipitation, strong evaporation, dry climate, but sufficient sunlight, large temperature difference, and significant regional differentiation. - Cultural Customs: It is a must-pass route north of the Tianshan Mountains on the Silk Road. Multiple ethnic minorities live here, with rich ethnic cultures such as the traditional customs, songs, dances, and cuisines of the Uyghur and Kazakh ethnic groups. 🍩【Must-Eat Foods】: Baked Buns + Whole Roasted Lamb + Lamb Skewers + Hand-Grasped Rice + Big Plate Chicken 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: Ctrip Four Diamonds + Century-Old Wooden Houses + Classic Homestays 🚌【Transportation Guide】: Seven-seater business car or luxury large seven-seater business car 🧡【Tips】: - Preparation: Learn about the weather, transportation, and other conditions of the destination in advance, and prepare necessary common items such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, and sunscreen products like sunglasses and sunscreen. - Climate and Clothing: The climate in Northern Xinjiang is changeable, with large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, you need to prepare warm clothing such as a windbreaker and fleece. - Respect Local Culture: Northern Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic area. Respect the customs and religious beliefs of local ethnic minorities and do not offend them casually. Ulungur Lake (Golden Coast Scenic Area) Colorful Beach Kanas Scenic Area Hemu Scenic Area World Devil City Sayram Lake Guozigou Bridge Six Star Street in Yining Qaxi Forest Park Nalati Grassland Tangbula Grassland Duku Highway