Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop 10-Day Itinerary and Route Map

【Northern Xinjiang】: This is a recommended 10-day itinerary and route map for the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop. Below are introductions to the related attractions: ⛺【Travel Tips】: 【Natural Scenery】 ✅ - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan: Located on the northern slope of Bogda Peak, this alpine barrier lake was formed by ancient glacial mudslides blocking the river. The lake water is crystal clear, surrounded by mountains, with snow-capped peaks reflecting in the water. ✅ - Sayram Lake: The highest-altitude and largest alpine cold-water lake in Xinjiang, its deep blue waters have earned it the nickname "The Last Tear of the Atlantic." The surrounding scenery is magnificent. ✅ - Kanas Lake: China's deepest moraine-dammed lake, famous for its mysterious lake monster, changing water colors, and enchanting pristine forest landscapes. The Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Dragon Bay) offer picturesque views. ✅ - Hemu Village: A settlement of the Tuva people, one of the three remaining Tuva villages. It features original wooden houses and transforms into a fairytale-like world in autumn with its colorful forests. ✅ - World Devil City: A typical yardang landform area shaped by wind erosion, featuring various bizarre formations. It has served as a filming location for movies like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." ✅ - Nalati Grassland: Part of the subalpine meadow plant zone of the world's four major grasslands. Historically a famous pasture, it combines stunning grassland scenery with Kazakh ethnic customs. This route blends the majestic natural landscapes of Northern Xinjiang with unique cultural experiences, offering visitors a rich travel experience. 🛬【Itinerary】: D1 Urumqi Airport Pickup D2 Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan - Beitun D3 Beitun - Hemu Scenic Area D4 Hemu - Kanas Scenic Area - Burqin D5 Burqin - World Devil City - Kuytun D6 Kuytun - Sayram Lake - Yining D7 Yining - Tangbula Grassland - Xinyuan D8 Xinyuan - Nalati Grassland - Nalati D9 Nalati - Duku Highway - Urumqi D10 Urumqi Airport Drop-off