Xinjiang Travel - 8 days and 7 nights chartered tour in Northern Xinjiang

8-day in-depth tour of Northern Xinjiang | Crossing the desert grassland and unlocking the beautiful secrets If you long for a deep dialogue with nature, Northern Xinjiang is definitely a treasure land that you must visit in your lifetime! 8 days and 7 nights, from deserts to lakes, from grasslands to snow-capped mountains, this super detailed guide will take you to immerse yourself in the ultimate romance of northern Xinjiang. It is recommended to save it and keep it for later use! Simple Itinerary Day 1: Urumqi~S21 Desert Highway~Ulungur Lake~Burqin Day 2: Burqin~Ahe Highway~Hemu Observation Deck, Hemu Day 3: Hemu~Kanas Lake~Fish Viewing Pavilion-Kanas Scenic Area day4: Kanas~Kanas Sanwan~Wucai Beach~Burqin day5: Burqin~Urhe Ghost City~Kuitun day6: Kuitun~Sailimu Lake~Guozigou~Lavender~Yining day7: Yining ~ Nalati Sky Grassland ~ Nalati Town day8: Narat Town ~ Duku Highway ~ Urumqi Highlights Day 1: Urumqi~S21 Desert Highway~Ulungur Lake~Burqin 🔸 S21 Desert Highway: China's first desert highway, crossing the Taklimakan Desert, feeling the shock of "driving in the sea of ​​sand and traveling in a painting". The sand-proof green plants on both sides of the highway complement the golden sand dunes. 🔸 Ulungur Lake: The second largest lake in Xinjiang, absolutely beautiful at sunset! The lake is sparkling, the sunset dyes the sky red, and every shot is a blockbuster. S21 Desert Highway Magnificent landscape where highway and desert meet Day 2: Burqin → Ahe Highway → Hemu Observation Deck → Hemu Highlights 🔸 Ahe Highway: A small and secret route with alternating forests, grasslands and streams along the way, full of surprises. 🔸 Hemu: A Tuva village. Climb up to the Hemu Observation Deck to overlook the panoramic view. The smoke from the wooden houses, the birch forest and the morning mist form a fairy-tale picture. It is recommended to go there in the early morning or evening. Experience Recommendation Take a stroll along the Hemu River in the evening and listen to the gurgling water; look up at the Milky Way at night and feel the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle. Morning fog in Hemu Fairytale village shrouded in morning mist Day 3: Hemu → Kanas Lake → Fish Viewing Pavilion Highlights 🔸 Kanas Lake: The mysterious "Legend of the Lake Monster" makes this place full of fantasy. The lake water changes blue and green with the light, as bright as a gem. 🔸 Fish-watching Pavilion: Climb 1,068 steps to overlook the panoramic view of Kanas, with snow-capped mountains, forests, and lakes in full view. It’s a shocking experience! Tips: The steps to the Fish Viewing Pavilion are quite steep, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes; bring a thick coat as the mountain top is windy. Panorama of Kanas Lake Kanas Lake from God's perspective Day 4: Kanas → Kanas Sanwan → Wucai Beach → Burqin Highlights 🔸 Kanas Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay): The hiking trail connects the three major scenic spots. Shenxian Bay in the morning mist is like a fairyland, and the "S"-shaped river channel of Moon Bay is amazing. 🔸 Wucai Beach: A wonderful collision of Yadan landform and river. The rocks appear red, green, purple and other colors under the sunset. The interweaving of light and shadow is breathtakingly beautiful! Photo Tips: The sunset time at Wucai Beach is around 21:00, so reserve a spot in advance to take sunset silhouette photos. Colorful Beach Sunset Colorful dusk spectacle Day 5: Burqin→Urhe Ghost City→Kuitun Highlights Wuerhe Ghost City: The "Devil's Castle" formed by wind erosion. Take a train through it and feel the desolate and majestic beauty. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed here! Yadan Landform of Devil City A magical world carved by wind and sand Day 6: Kuitun → Sailimu Lake → Guozigou → Lavender → Yining Highlights 🔸 Sailimu Lake: "The last tear of the Atlantic Ocean". Drive or ride around the lake, the azure blue lake water is framed by snow-capped mountains and wild flowers, and every frame is a wallpaper-level scenery! Panoramic view of Sailimu Lake, a pure and blue paradise on earth. 🔸 Guozigou Bridge: The tallest bridge in Xinjiang, it looks like a giant dragon spanning the valley from a distance and is super spectacular for taking photos. 🔸 Lavender fields (best from June to August): Huocheng has thousands of acres of flowers, and it feels like being in Provence. It is recommended to wear light-colored clothes to take romantic photos. Day 7: Yining → Nalati Sky Grassland → Nalati Town Highlights Nalati Sky Grassland: Take the local train deep into the heart of the grassland, where you can see galloping horses at the foot of the snow-capped mountains and wild flowers everywhere. You can also experience horseback riding and visit Kazakh homes. Nalati Grassland A poetic painting of cattle and sheep seen in the wind blowing the grass Day 8: Narat Town → Duku Highway → Urumqi Highlights Duku Highway: "The most beautiful highway in China", traveling through four seasons in one day! From the grassland to the snow-capped mountains, there are beautiful attractions along the way, such as "Hashile Daban" and "Bayinbuluke Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns". It is recommended to check the road conditions in advance (open to traffic from June to October every year). The beauty of northern Xinjiang lies half in the scenery and half in the roads! Take this guide with you and set out to meet your own poetry and distant places~ 🌟 🍩【Must-eat food】: Cold-water fish (pike, black mullet) are must-eats at Burqin Night Market. They are freshly grilled and tasty. Paired with kava (fermented malt beverage), they are refreshing and greasy! The spicy chicken and big plate chicken at Kuitun Night Market are not to be missed. They are spicy, fresh and delicious and go well with rice. The hand-pulled meat and milk tea in Nalati Town give you a strong grassland flavor. 🏨【Accommodation Guide】：Introducing recommended hotels/B&Bs to stay in during your trip 🚌【Traffic Guide】: It is recommended to charter a car or join a tour group; some sections of Duku Highway have speed limits, so please pay attention to safety. 🧡【tips】: Dressing suggestions: As the temperature difference between day and night is large, bring a thick coat, sun protection clothing, hat and sunglasses; it is recommended to wear a bright-colored long skirt when taking photos on the grassland.