Northern Xinjiang Secret Journey - 7 Days 6 Nights Complete Guide

A 208-kilometer road connects various landscapes including canyons, forests, rivers, wetlands, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and stone forests, allowing you to explore the essence of Altay's beautiful scenery. Experience the tranquility of Hemu, discover the mystery of Kanas, watch the sunset at Ghost City, marvel at the magnificent canyons - this 7-day 6-night tour will show you the beauty of Northern Xinjiang. Save this itinerary now! 🛬【Itinerary】: D1: Departure from anywhere in China - Meet in Urumqi D2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Golden Beach - Ghost City by the Sea - Blue Bay Night Market - Stay in Altay D3: Altay - World-class Ahe Highway - Tuolehai Summer Pasture - Hongbasi Grassland - Sunset Viewing Platform - Stay in Hemu D4: Hemu Harden Platform Sunrise - Kanas Lake - Three Bays Light Hiking - Stay in Jiadengyu/Kanas D5: Jiadengyu/Kanas - Ghost City Sunset - Stay in Wuerhe D6: Wuerhe - Dushanzi Canyon - Glass Walkway - Stay in Urumqi D7: Urumqi Free Day and Tour Ends ⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】: Epic journey through Ahe Highway: Enjoy various landscapes including canyons, grasslands, snow mountains, and wetlands, experiencing Northern Xinjiang's unique charm Experience Hemu's tranquility: A famous Tuva village in Altay region, known as "God's private garden," experience the mysterious Tuva culture Kanas Three Bays Light Hiking: Visit Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay, like walking through a traditional Chinese landscape painting Ghost City sunset views: Ghost City features typical Yardang landforms, known for its wind-eroded unique landscape. After Ghost City, enjoy the sunset over the Yardang landforms 🍩【Must-Try Food】: 🏨【Photo Spots】: Kanas Fish-Viewing Platform: The best spot to overlook the entire Kanas Lake, like a fairyland when shrouded in morning mist Hemu Harden Viewing Platform: Head to Harden Platform early, wait for sunrise at the viewing platform, overlook the entire Hemu Village's sunrise views, experience the pastoral scenery with morning mist and rising smoke Hemu Sunset Viewing Platform: Climb up to the sunset viewing platform to enjoy the sunset scenery and experience nature's tranquility and beauty. Sunset is the best time for photography, capturing beautiful scenes of golden sunlight falling on the grassland 🚌【Transportation Guide】: Ahe Highway: Altay starting point: Entry allowed between 11:00-13:00 / Hemu end point: Must exit before 19:00, daily limit of 2,000 vehicles with 7 seats or less. Direction: One-way traffic from Altay to Hemu Hemu: Self-driving is not allowed within Hemu Village, visitors can explore on foot or take shuttle buses 🧡【Tips】: ⚠️Precautions: ✅: Xinjiang has a dry climate and strong UV rays, drink plenty of water and eat fruits. Xinjiang has long daylight hours and strong UV rays, make sure to protect against sun exposure ✅: In Xinjiang, items are sold by kilogram, don't get confused and overpay ✅: "Wear fur coat in the morning, gauze at noon, eating watermelon around the stove" describes Xinjiang's typical climate. There are large temperature differences between morning and evening, high altitude, and hot summer climate. Pack mainly cotton short-sleeve clothes, but evenings are cool, so bring warm clothes like long sleeves and sweaters. Some attractions require walking and climbing, so prepare comfortable walking shoes