8-Day Tour of Northern Xinjiang and Urumqi - A Detailed Guide to Help You Enjoy Your Trip

Hey guys! If you're planning an 8-day tour of Northern Xinjiang and Urumqi, this guide is all you need! Check out our guide to Northern Xinjiang and avoid the tourist traps. Save it now! -------------------- 🛤️ Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, enjoy 24-hour airport transfer service, and start your city walk in Urumqi. Day 2: Sayram Lake -> Sayram Lake Point General Platform -> Moon Bay -> Kele Yongzhu -> West Sea Grassland Enjoy Sayram Lake and admire the beautiful scenery of lakes, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains. Day 3: World Devil City -> Sphinx -> Tianma Changxiao -> Father of the Earth Visit World Devil City and marvel at the wonders of nature. Day 4: Kanas Scenic Area -> Kanas Lake -> Hemu Scenic Area Explore Kanas and experience the mysterious lakes and mountains and primitive villages. Day 5: Hemu Viewing Platform -> Hemu Grassland -> Hemu Bridge -> Hemu Aid Xinjiang Bridge -> Birch Forest Climb the Hemu Viewing Platform to overlook the entire Hemu Village, stroll through the birch forest, and enjoy the tranquility of nature. Day 6: Gurbantunggut Desert -> Karamay Desert Park -> Tianshan Tianchi Lake -> Dinghai Shenzhen Cross the desert and visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake to admire the magnificence and mystery of nature. Day 7: Free time in Urumqi to experience the charm of the city. (No transportation is included on this day) Day 8: Leave Urumqi and end your pleasant journey. We look forward to seeing you again. (Airport/station transfer service is provided) -------------------- Travel tips: 🍽️ Food: You must try Xinjiang roast whole lamb and pilaf. Be careful with the spiciness, don't be scared by the super spicy food! 📸 Photo spots: Erdaoqiao Temple and International Grand Bazaar are great places to take photos during the blue hour! 🎉 Customs: Experience Islamic architecture on Xinjiang Min Street and feel the collision of exotic customs and culture. 👫 Friendly reminder: Xinjiang has long daylight hours, so adjust to the time difference. It's still bright at 9 pm! 🧥 Clothing: The temperature difference is large, so remember to bring warm clothes to avoid catching a cold and affecting your mood. 🚗 Travel preparation: Renting a car is very free, but check the condition of the car. Safety first! -------------------- ✈ Come and enjoy a spontaneous trip to Northern Xinjiang and Urumqi. You won't regret it!