Xinjiang Northern Xinjiang Pure Play 12-Day Tour Guide

【Introduction】: The Northern Xinjiang region is rich in tourism resources, featuring mountains, lakes, snow-capped peaks, forests, deserts, cattle and sheep, grasslands, villages, and Gobi deserts. Here are some famous scenic spots and itinerary recommendations: 🛬【Itinerary】: Day 1: Home - Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - Tianchi Lake - Fuyun Day 3: Fuyun - Kanas - Altay Day 4: Altay - Ahe Highway - Yunxiao Peak - Hemu Day 5: Hemu - Kanas Three Bays - Guanyu Pavilion - Kanas Lake - Burqin Day 6: Burqin - Devil City - Kuitun Day 7: Kuitun - Sayram Lake Loop - Guozigou Bridge - Lavender - Six Star Street - Yining Day 8: Yining - Yizhao Highway - Xiata Ancient Road - Zhaosu Day 9: Zhaosu - Qiongkushitai - Tekes Bagua City - Tekes Day 10: Tekes - Nalati Grassland - Bayinbuluke - Bayin Day 11: Bayin - Duku Highway - Urumqi Day 12: Urumqi - Home - Hemu Village: Surrounded by birch trees, snow-capped mountains, and rivers, it is as beautiful as a painting. In the early morning, the village is shrouded in thick fog, with houses, trees, and fences looming in the mist, retaining the original lifestyle of the Tuva people. - Sayram Lake: Located in the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, it is known as the "last tear of the Atlantic." The lake covers an area of 458 square kilometers, with blue waters and a 92-kilometer loop around the lake. The color of the lake varies with different weather and angles. - Kanas Lake: Known as "China's most beautiful autumn scenery," the lake's water changes color with the seasons and weather. It is surrounded by virgin forests, birch forests, and scenic spots such as Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and Duck Lake. - Nalati Grassland: Located at the eastern end of the Ili River Valley, it is one of the four largest grasslands in the world, featuring subalpine meadow vegetation, spruce forests, meadows, rivers, and snow-capped mountains. - Kalajun Grassland: Located in Tekes County, "Kalajun" means "black vast grassland" in Kazakh. It has a pure and beautiful pasture with a velvet-like texture, and the natural gullies on the grassland resemble the graceful curves of a woman's body, earning it the title of the most beautiful "human body grassland." - Duku Highway: Stretching from Dushanzi to Kuqa, it is 561 kilometers long and is only open for five months each year. It is known as "China's most dangerous highway," with more than half of the route crossing towering mountains and deep valleys, offering a view of four seasons in one day and different weather every ten miles. - Yizhao Highway: Known as the "most beautiful Ili scenic avenue," it connects the Ili River Valley and the Zhaosu Grassland, featuring snow-capped mountains, meadows, and forests along the way. It is also subject to seasonal traffic. 🍩【Must-Try Foods】: Baked buns + Hand-grabbed rice + Big plate chicken + Roast whole lamb + Yogurt 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: Ctrip Four Diamonds + Century-old Wooden Houses + Classic Homestays 🚌【Transportation Guide】: 7-seater business car or luxury 7-seater business car 🧡【Tips】: - Documents: Bring your ID card and other valid documents. Xinjiang has frequent security checks, and an ID card is the fastest way to pass through security. - Climate and Clothing: Northern Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night. Even in summer, you need to prepare a windbreaker or light down jacket for warmth. Additionally, bring sun hats, sunglasses, sun gloves, and sunscreen for sun protection. - Customs: Northern Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic area. Respect the customs and religious beliefs of local ethnic minorities to avoid conflicts due to cultural differences. Tianchi Lake Kanas Scenic Area Hemu Scenic Area World Devil City Sayram Lake Guozigou Bridge Yining City Yizhao Highway Zhaosu Xiata Tourist Area Tekes Bagua City Qiongkushitai Nalati Tourist Scenic Area Bayinbuluke Scenic Area Duku Highway