2025 Northern Xinjiang Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

I have decided to come to Xinjiang this summer and autumn! Friends who want to travel to Xinjiang from May to October but don’t know how to arrange it, hurry up and copy your homework! Now In northern Xinjiang, you can see the pure nature, the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, flowers, blue sky and white clouds with built-in filters, just like a fairy tale world. For example, in Sailimu Lake Nalati Grassland, you can also have afternoon tea at Qiongkush Terrace, hike in Xiata, attend markets and folk villages to feel the primitive grassland tribes, and experience the unique Uyghur and Kazakh lifestyles. Route recommendation: DAY1 Urumqi-S21 Desert Highway-passing Ulungu Lake-Colorful Beach-Burqin DAY2 Burqin-Kanas Dream Trip-Kanas-Scenic Spot Accommodation DAY3 Kanas-Hiking Kanas Three Bays-Hemu-Scenic Spot Accommodation DAY4 Hemu-Hemu Ancient Village Stroll-Urho-Moroccan Style B&B DAY5 Wuerhe-Devil City-Shuanghe/Bole DAY6 Shuanghe/Bole-Tour of Sailimu Lake-Manxinwangyou Valley Flower Field-Xinyuan County/Nalati DAY7 Xinyuan County/Nalati-Nalati Grassland BBQ-Middle Duku-Bayinbuluke DAY8 Bayinbuluke-crossing the northern section of Duku-Urumqi San

Visiting Northern Xinjiang during winter can prove to be a remarkable experience you won’t easily forget. If I have to use only a few words to describe winter in Northern Xinjiang, I would think of silver-clad landscapes, biting cold winds, and silent mountains. The beauty of this place can only be captured by the eyes and stored in memory. #snow #adventure #beauty #travelfreak

Located at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the beautiful land of Ili becomes like a painting unfolding before our eyes every summer, attracting many tourists to come and check in! The route I'm going to recommend to you today not only allows you to appreciate the stunning scenery of Ili, but also lets you stay in Kanas Hemu, experiencing the unique beauty of the scenic area! Itinerary Day 1 Pick up - Urumqi Stay: Urumqi Day 3 Urumqi---Fuyun Attraction: Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Accommodation: Fuyun Day 3 Fuyun----Burqin Attraction: Keketuohai - Return to the Multicolored Beach. Accommodation: Burqin Day 4: Burqin--Jiadengyu Attraction: Kanas Stay: Jiadengyu Day 5: Jiadengyu-Hemu Attraction: Kanas Scenic Area Stay: Hemu characteristic log cabin Day 6: Hemu---Wuerhe Attraction: Hemu Scenic Area Accommodation: Wuerhe Day 7: Wuerhe--Jinghe Attraction: Devil's City Accommodation: Jinghe Day 8: Jinghe--Yining Attraction: Sayram Lake Accommodation: Yining Day 9 Yining----Qiongkushitai- Attraction: Qiongkushitai Accommodation: Qiongkushitai Day 10: Qiongkushitai----Gongliu Attraction: Tekes Bagua City return to Aktas Grassland Accommodation: Gongliu. Day 11: Gongliu---Bayanbulak Attraction: Bayanbulak Nine Curves Eighteen Bends Accommodation: Bayanbulak Day 12 Bayanbuluk---Nalati Attraction: Nalati Sky Prairie Accommodation: Nalati Day 13: Nalati--Tangbula Attraction: Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery. Accommodation: Tangbula Prairie Day 14: Tangbu----Urumqi Attraction: Return to Duku Highway Dushanzi Grand Canyon Stay: Urumqi Day 15 Urumqi drop off at the airport

There are always some beautiful things in the world worth rushing to! This summer, let's go to Xinjiang! Visit the vast grasslands, this magical place like the Emerald City of Oz, take a rest on the grassland that feels like a green carpet for a while. As the wind blows, you feel like you're floating on the sea, reaching out as if you could touch the blue sky and white clouds, being there, you can't help but marvel at the beauty of nature. (Kanas + Yili Loop 10-Day Tour) D1: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake (road view) - Burqin D2: Burqin - Kanas Lake - Kanas Village D3: Kanas - Strolling through Three Bays - Hemu D4: Hemu - World Devil City - Karamay D5: Karamay - Sayram Lake - Qingshui River D6: Qingshui River - Yining Kazanqi Folk Village - Zhaosu D7: Zhaosu - Xiatang Forest Park - Tekes Bagua City D8: Tekes - Nalati Sky Grassland - Nalati D9: Nalati - Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Kuitun D10: Kuitun - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Urumqi

On the 6th day of coming to North Xinjiang, my aesthetic threshold has been blown up. The grand snow and the scarce tourists are in stark contrast. It's like walking into a real version of 'The Cold Wonderland and The End of the World'!! Riding an off-road vehicle, traveling through the forest and snow. From the fairy-tale Kanas Three Bays To the fairy-tale Hemu Village, Frost Ice Ling, Unfrozen River, Sayram Lake Blue Ice There is no most beautiful, the next second is always more beautiful!! · Ride a sled during the day, stay at the Sayram Lake RV camp at night. Stars and sunrise come to visit. The southern child finally realized the wish of jumping in the snow with 80 cm thick snow. P1-8 are all real shots. · ❄North Xinjiang Snow Season Forecast The snow-watching period in Xinjiang is particularly long. From October every year to April of the following year, it is the ice and snow period. The weather forecast shows: The Kanas area will usher in a medium to large range of snowfall. November-December is the off-peak season for snow appreciation. · ❄Big Traffic TIPS: Going to Xinjiang in November-December is considered off-season throughout the year. The ticket price is equivalent to 20% of the peak season. The one-way trip during the peak season costs 3k+, while the round trip is only 1k+ at this time. Compared to the ticket prices of popular snow-watching places in the Northeast. The cost performance is very high. · Gather in Urumqi. There are multiple direct flights from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with convenient transportation. Disband in Altay, you can freely arrange skiing time. · ❄8-day itinerary in North Xinjiang: Day 1-3 Gather in Urumqi-Sayram Lake-Urho Devil City Day 4-6 Burqin-Kanas-Hemu Day 7-8 Disband in Altay · ❄Highlights & Differentiated Experience: √Bus + off-road vehicle, flexible and deep exploration of beautiful scenery √Kanas + Hemu + Sayram Lake, connecting the most essence of winter snow scenery in North Xinjiang √Take a cable car to the top of Jike Burlin, overlooking the powder snow paradise. · ❄Preferred Accommodation: √Stay in the luxury RV camp at Sayram Lake, the peak season is as high as ￥3-4k/night. You can enjoy the blue ice without going out. Capture the beautiful sunrise and the starry sky without light pollution. √Stay in boutique homestays in Kanas and Hemu scenic spots. Independent bathroom, you can take a hot bath every day. · ❄

【Introduction】: Xinjiang is a must-visit destination! Discover the divine beauty of Kanas and experience the romantic allure of Sayram Lake, known as the "last tear of the Atlantic." This 8-day, 7-night travel guide will take you through the highlights of Northern Xinjiang. Be sure to like and save this guide for future reference! ⛺【Travel Tips】: Kanas and Sayram Lake are located in the Altay region and Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture of Northern Xinjiang, respectively, and are quite far apart. It’s recommended to either rent a car or join a local tour group for greater flexibility and convenience. If you opt for car rental, make sure to discuss the route and pricing with the driver in advance. 🛬【Itinerary】: - **Day 1**: Arrival in Urumqi After arriving in Urumqi, take some time to rest before exploring the International Grand Bazaar. Immerse yourself in the rich Western-style atmosphere and savor Xinjiang specialties like roasted lamb skewers, naan-baked meat, and pilaf. - **Day 2**: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Five-Colored Beach - Burqin Travel north along the S21 Desert Highway, marveling at the unique scenery where desert meets the road. Arrive at Five-Colored Beach by sunset to witness the stunning hues of the rocks bathed in golden light. Spend the night in Burqin and enjoy cold-water fish at the local night market. - **Day 3**: Burqin - Kanas - Wolong Bay - Moon Bay - Fairy Bay - Jiadengyu Explore the Kanas Scenic Area, starting with its famous three bays. Wolong Bay resembles a dragon, Moon Bay looks like a crescent moon, and Fairy Bay is shrouded in mist, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Stroll along the boardwalk to fully appreciate Kanas' beauty. Overnight stay in Jiadengyu. - **Day 4**: Jiadengyu - Hemu Tuva Village - Hemu Viewing Platform - Hemu Visit Hemu Village, home to the Tuva people, and experience its primitive charm. In the afternoon, climb the Hemu Viewing Platform for a panoramic view of the village. Watch the smoke rise from chimneys at dusk and stay overnight in a cozy wooden cabin in Hemu. - **Day 5**: Hemu - Urho Ghost City - Karamay Wake up early to witness Hemu’s dreamy sunrise and morning mist. Then, head to Urho Ghost City to admire the unique Yadan landforms, which appear spectacular under sunlight. Spend the night in Karamay. - **Day 6**: Karamay - Sayram Lake - Bole Arrive at Sayram Lake and drive along the lakeside road or take a shuttle bus to enjoy the crystal-clear waters and snow-capped mountains in the distance. Interact with swans at the lakeside and take photos at Moon Bay. Overnight stay in Bole. - **Day 7**: Bole - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - S101 Provincial Road - Hundred-Mile Danxia - Urumqi Explore Dushanzi Grand Canyon and experience the thrill of walking on the glass walkway. Continue along the S101 Provincial Road, admiring the breathtaking Hundred-Mile Danxia landscape. Return to Urumqi for the night. - **Day 8**: Urumqi - Departure Spend half a day in Urumqi for leisure activities and shopping for local specialties before heading home, concluding your delightful journey. 🧡【Tips】: - **Clothing**: Northern Xinjiang has significant temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring warm jackets and thermal clothing. - **Sun Protection**: Xinjiang has strong UV rays, so pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat. - **Tickets**: Book tickets for attractions like Kanas and Sayram Lake online in advance to avoid long queues during peak seasons. - **Altitude Sickness**: Some areas in Kanas have high altitudes. Rest well and avoid strenuous activities to prevent altitude sickness. - **Cultural Respect**: Be mindful of the religious beliefs and customs of local ethnic minorities.

Dear friend, summer has quietly arrived, and you absolutely must plan a trip to Xinjiang. Imagine lying leisurely on the grass, with the scent of wildflowers tickling your nose, the endless blue sky above, and vast stretches of green as far as the eye can see. Take a group photo with the 'spirits' of the grasslands—cows, sheep, and horses—and let it heal your year-long fatigue! Xinjiang travel group forming now...

【Xinjiang】: This is the 12-day Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop travel itinerary, covering numerous scenic spots in Xinjiang: ⛺【Natural Landscapes】: - Lakes: Sayram Lake, the highest-altitude and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, with crystal-clear blue waters and stunning surrounding scenery. - Grasslands: Nalati Grassland, part of the subalpine meadow plant zone and one of the world's four major grasslands, known for its lush vegetation; Tangbula Grassland, dubbed the "Hundred-Mile Scroll," featuring harmonious forests, grasslands, and streams; Bayinbuluk Grassland, vast and boundless, home to swans and other rare birds, and the site of the "Nine Bends of the Kaidu River" spectacle. - Canyons: Dushanzi Grand Canyon, known as the "Secret Realm of Duku, a Billion-Year Wonder," with steep cliff walls; Kuqa Grand Canyon, formed by wind and rain erosion, featuring winding paths and reddish-brown rocks. - Others: Colorful Beach, famous for its unique yardang landform with "two contrasting landscapes on either side of the river"; Urho Ghost City, a typical yardang landform area where the wind sounds like ghostly wails; Hemu and Baihaba, villages inhabited by the Tuva people, with primitive wooden houses blending seamlessly with nature, offering picturesque views; Kanas, a region combining glaciers, lakes, forests, and grasslands, with mysterious "lake monster" legends adding intrigue. - Roads: Duku Highway, one of China's most beautiful roads, traversing the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains with varying scenery across seasons; Yizhao Highway, another scenic route in Xinjiang with breathtaking views. 🛬【Northern Xinjiang Ili Grand Loop 12-Day Itinerary】: Day 1: Urumqi—Heavenly Lake—Desert Highway—Accommodation: Beitun Day 2: Beitun—Border Pass Application—Ahe Highway—Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area Day 3: Hemu—Kanas Lake—Fish Watching Platform—Accommodation: Kanas Day 4: Kanas—Fairy Bay—Moon Bay—Wolong Bay—Colorful Beach—Accommodation: Burqin Day 5: Burqin—Ghost City—Accommodation: Kuytun Day 6: Kuytun—Sayram Lake—Guozigou Bridge—Lavender Fields—Accommodation: Yining Day 7: Yining—Yizhao Highway—Xiata Ancient Path—Accommodation: Zhaosu Day 8: Zhaosu—Kalajun—Bagua City—Accommodation: Tekesi Day 9: Tekesi—Nalati Grassland—Accommodation: Nalati Day 10: Nalati—Middle Section of Duku Highway—Bayinbuluk Day 11: Bayinbuluk—Duku Highway—Hundred-Mile Gallery—Fairy Lake—Accommodation: Tangbula Day 12: Tangbula—Duku Highway—Accommodation: Urumqi 🧡【Tips】: Friendly Reminders: ① Most areas in Xinjiang have a dry climate, so drink plenty of water, eat fruits, and have small frequent meals. To prevent stomach discomfort, bring commonly used medications. ② Many places in Xinjiang are inhabited by Muslim communities. When dining at halal restaurants, avoid bringing non-beef or lamb food, refrain from drinking alcohol, and do not waste food. ③ Distances between cities are long, and attractions are scattered, resulting in extended travel times. Prepare motion sickness medication.

China's Northwest: Extreme Scenery and Humanistic Epic China's Great Northwest (usually referring to Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang and western Inner Mongolia) is one of the most magnificent and wildest regions on Earth. With its world-class natural scenery, rich historical culture and unique ethnic customs, it is the ultimate destination for explorers, photographers, cultural scholars and food lovers. 1. Geography and Climate: A Symphony of Wilderness and Extremes The landform diversity of the Northwest is the highest in China: - Loess Plateau (Shaanxi, Gansu): Thousands of ravines and gullies, cave villages, the cradle of Chinese civilization. - Hexi Corridor (Gansu): The throat of the Silk Road, with snow-capped mountains, Gobi deserts and oases interlaced. - The edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (Qinghai): Hoh Xil, Sanjiangyuan, the wild beauty of the roof of the world. - Taklimakan Desert (Xinjiang): China’s largest desert, the legend of poplar trees in the “Sea of ​​Death”. - Tianshan and Altai Mountains (Xinjiang): snow-capped steppes, summer pastures for Kazakh herders. Climate characteristics: - Dry and little rain (annual precipitation is generally less than 200mm) - Large temperature difference between day and night ("wear a fur coat in the morning and a gauze dress in the afternoon") - Ultraviolet rays are extremely strong (sunscreen is a must) 2. Natural landscape: the most alien-like place on Earth Zhangye Danxia in Gansu: "God's overturned palette", the colorful hills show brilliant colors under the sun. Chaka Salt Lake in Qinghai: the second largest salt lake in the world, purer and with fewer tourists than Chaka Salt Lake. Kanas, Xinjiang: "The most beautiful autumn colors in China", from late September to early October, Siberian larch dyes the entire valley red. Ningxia Tengger Desert: One of the four major deserts in China, suitable for desert camping and starry sky photography. 3. Humanities and History: The Silk Road and the Integration of Multiple Ethnic Groups Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang: "The Louvre of the East", with 735 existing caves and 45,000 square meters of murals. Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Xi'an: "The Eighth Wonder of the World", Qin Shihuang's underground army. Kashgar Ancient City in Xinjiang: A "living thousand-year-old city" and the core of Uyghur culture. 4. Food: A paradise for carb and meat eaters Shaanxi: Biangbiang noodles, Roujiamo, and Yangrou Pao Mo Gansu: Lanzhou beef noodles, Zhangye fish noodles Xinjiang: grilled lamb skewers, big plate chicken, hand-pulled rice Qinghai: Yak beef hotpot, yogurt, sweet mash 5. Travel advice Best season: May to October Transportation: Self-driving/chartered car is the best Note: - Altitude sickness (some areas in Qinghai are over 3000m above sea level) - Sun protection and sand protection - Respect ethnic minority customs The Northwest has both the vastness of "the lone smoke rising in the desert" and the vitality of "the wind blowing the grass low and the cattle and sheep can be seen". Whether you are a history lover, landscape photographer, or food explorer, you can find your own shock here.

The beauty of Northern Xinjiang is the collision of wilderness and oasis, the whispers between starry skies and lakes. Take this guide with you and chase the sunrises and sunsets of Xinjiang! 🌄 —— 🛬【Itinerary】 D1: Gather in Urumqi from all over the country - Stay in Urumqi D2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Colorful Beach - Stay in Burqin 517KM D3: Burqin - Birch Forest - Beautiful Peak - Stargazing at night - Stay in Hemu 155KM D4: Hemu - Kanas Lake - Fish Viewing Deck - Stay in Kanas 95KM D5: Kanas - Three Bay Light Hike - Stay in Urho 383KM D6: Urho - Urho Ghost City - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Stay in Kuitun 239KM D7: Kuitun - Sayram Lake Circuit - Swan Encounters - Afternoon Tea - Stay at Sayram Lake 306KM D8: Sayram Lake - Disperse to Bole/Urumqi —— ⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】 Colorful Beach: Waterfront Yardang landform, at sunset the colorful rock layers intertwine with the blue-green waters of the Irtysh River, perfect for photography. Tips: Secure your spot 1 hour in advance, drone aerial photography is more stunning. Hemu Village: China's most beautiful fairy tale village, with misty wooden cabins, golden birch forests, and starry skies. Tips: Climb Haden Platform in the early morning to capture the morning mist, stargaze by the wooden cabins at night. Kanas Three Bays: Moon Bay's S-shaped emerald waters, Fairy Bay's mystical morning mist, and Dragon Bay's "dragon ridge" forest. Tips: Light hike from Moon Bay to Dragon Bay boardwalk (3km), wear comfortable hiking shoes. Urho Ghost City: Wind-eroded Yardang landform like an alien world, filming location for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." Tips: Shoot silhouettes at dusk, wear a red long dress for better photos. Sayram Lake: The Atlantic's last teardrop, lake surface changes color with light, swans floating. Tips: Drive around the lake and stop at the "S-curve road," have a lakeside picnic at sunset. —— 🍩【Must-Try Food】 Burqin Grilled Pike: Cold-water fish from the Irtysh River, firm flesh with no fishy smell, recommended salt and pepper grilled. Hemu Earth Hotpot: Traditional copper pot of herdsmen, lamb + wild mushrooms + cabbage stew, perfect with naan bread. Urho Big Plate Chicken: Local free-range chicken + belt noodles, spicy and aromatic, generous portions. Sayram Lake Whitefish: Sweet fresh cold-water fish sashimi, or pan-fried crispy outside and tender inside, must try at lakeside restaurants. Xinjiang Baked Buns: Crispy pastry wrapped around diced lamb + onions, bite while hot for juicy explosion, available at small shops along the way. —— 🚌【Transportation Guide】 Self-driving: SUV or off-road vehicle recommended, many mountain roads between Kanas and Urho, refuel when tank is half full on S21 Desert Highway. Speed limit tip: Many mobile speed traps on Xinjiang highways, G217 National Highway partially limited to 60km/h. Charter/Shared Car: For 4-6 people, recommend 7-seat business vehicle (like Buick GL8), worry-free and allows stops for photos anytime. Scenic Area Shuttles: Kanas and Hemu require transfer to scenic area shuttle buses (first bus at 9:00), keep luggage minimal. —— 🧡【Tips】 Clothing: Bring thin down jacket + windproof coat in June, fleece-lined pants in September; Ghost City is windy and sandy, wear face scarf + sunglasses. Equipment: Drone (can fly at Kanas and Sayram Lake), moisturizing spray, high SPF sunscreen, power bank (long drives). Documents: Carry ID card at all times, frequent security checks along the way; border permit required for Kanas. Avoid pitfalls: Kanas boat tour is low value for money, Fish Viewing Deck is a good alternative; long queues for photos at Dushanzi Cliff Cafe. Health: Xinjiang cuisine tends to be oily and spicy, bring digestive medicine; dry climate, drink 2L water daily + vitamin tablets.

#discoverchina Northern Xinjiang refers to the northern region of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China, mainly including areas such as Altay, Ili, Tacheng, and Changji. It is a great travel destination known for its diverse landscapes—majestic snow-capped mountains, vast grasslands, deep canyons, clear lakes, and charming ethnic villages. As one of the most scenic and culturally rich areas in Xinjiang, it attracts many visitors who come to experience and enjoy the stunning beauty of nature.

🔥The summer in northern Xinjiang is so beautiful that it seems like a long-planned visual hoax. From the Queen Mother's Jade Pool to the private land of the gods, from the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean to the backbone of the Tianshan Mountains, this journey witnessed the ultimate aesthetics of the Western Regions - glaciers and sea of ​​flowers coexist, Yadan dances with the stars, and horse-riding people breathe together with spruce forests🌲. The skylight of the yurt frames the Milky Way 🌌, and the sound of the horse-head fiddle blends into the evening breeze. They answer the seasons with migration, but we only need to measure freedom with our footsteps. —— 🛬【Itinerary】 D1: Arrive in Urumqi D2: Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi Special Lecture - Fuyun D3: Fuyun - Keketuohai self-driving - Beitun/Fuhai D4: Beitun/Fuhai - hike to Meili Peak - follow Hemu light photography - talk about the stars at night - stay in Hemu D5: Sunrise in Hemu - Kanas - Hiking in Sanwan - Stay in Kanas/Jiadengyu D6: Kanas/Jiadengyu-Devil City VIP self-drive to enjoy the sunset-stay in Karamay D7: Karamay - Sailimu Lake VIP self-driving (Songshutou - Internet celebrity S Bay - Jinsha Zihui - Keleyongzhu swan watching - Xihai grassland - Swan happy water) - drone aerial photography - stay at Qingshui River Route A: D8: Qingshui River-Kurdenin Spruce Hiking-Kurdenin Route B: D8: Qingshui River - Xiata Qingtu - Zhaosu D9: Kuerdening/Zhaosu-Nalati Sky Grassland VIP self-drive-Snow Lotus Valley-stay in Nalati Town D10: Narat Town - Duku Highway - Qiaoerma - Urumqi return trip —— ⛺【Must-see attractions】 🌀Tianshan Tianchi: the legendary place of Queen Mother of the West, take photos of the reflection of Bogda Peak and decode the secret language of rock paintings. 🌀Keketuohai: A canyon like a geological textbook, exploring the red history of the "meritorious mine pit". 🌀Hemu Village: Climb up to the observation deck to enjoy the morning mist and smoke, and use long exposure to "harvest the Milky Way" late at night. 🌀Kanas Three Bays: Hike from Shenxian Bay to Wolong Bay, and encounter squirrels and mirror reflections. 🌀Devil City: VIP self-drive to chase the sunset at Yadan and listen to the "Symphony of Hell" played by the wind-eroded rock walls. 🌀Sailimu Lake: Drive around the lake to look for swans, and take some "jumping into the sea" photos from the cliff. 🌀Kurdenin: Travel through the snow-capped spruce forest and touch the annual ring code of the 3,200-year-old tree king. 🌀Nalati Grassland: Ride a horse to explore the Snow Lotus Valley and unlock the Kazakh stone pile blessing ceremony. 🌀Duku Highway: Four seasons in one calendar, touch the July snow at Hashilegenda Pass. —— 🍩【Must-eat food】 ✅Baked buns (Lingguan Lane, Urumqi): Lamb meat cubes wrapped in crispy skin, bursting with juice in one bite. ✅Hand-pulled rice (Kanas Scenic Area): yellow radish + raisins, oily but not greasy. ✅Big plate chicken (Kuitun/Dushanzi): belt noodles dipped in soup, carb ecstasy. ✅Grilled lamb kebabs (Hemu Wood House Restaurant): freshly slaughtered lamb + fragrant red willow branches. ✅Nanbao Rou (Nalati Town): The nanbao is full of broth, and it is more enjoyable to eat by tearing it into pieces. —— 🏨【Accommodation Guide】 🔸Hemu/Kanas: Give priority to wooden house B&Bs in the scenic area. You can see the stars when you open the window, but the overall conditions and facilities are relatively simple. The price increases greatly during the peak season and it is difficult to find a room. 🔸Nalati Muxing Valley: A very distinctive camping homestay, with an independent glass room, a starry sky dome, equipped with a professional astronomical telescope + heater + starry sky projector, private terrace lounge chairs, and a housekeeper providing a "shooting star wake-up service". You can also experience warming yourself by a fire in a yurt and milking cows. 🔸Kurdenin: Ranch camp, surrounded by snow-capped spruce, the scenery is as beautiful as you open your eyes. 270° viewing skylight, overlooking the starry sky at night and the sea of ​​clouds in the morning. —— 🚌【Transportation Guide】 🚄 Transportation: Arrive in Urumqi by plane, buy tickets in advance during peak season (especially Yining/Kanas section). 🚌Local Transportation: Charter: We recommend a 7-seater commercial vehicle with a local driver who is familiar with the Duku terrain. Self-driving: SUV is recommended. The Duku Highway has many bends, so novices should choose with caution. ❗Key road section tips: The speed limit on Duku Highway is 40-60KM/h. Traffic jams are common during peak seasons, so please prepare plenty of snacks. The speed limit around Sailimu Lake is 70KM/h, and the co-driver can take pictures of swans at any time. —— 🧡[tips]： 🪪Documents: Security checks are frequent in Xinjiang, so please carry your mainland China ID card + border pass (required in some areas). 🌞Sun protection: SPF50+sunscreen+sunglasses+sun hat, ultraviolet rays are like a "tanning accelerator". 👘 Clothing: There is a big temperature difference between day and night, so wear a thin down jacket + short-sleeved shirt, and prepare a red skirt/scarf for the Devil City. 🍚Diet: Mutton can easily cause internal heat, so pair it with brick tea or yogurt for balance; people with weak stomachs should be careful when drinking mountain spring water. 👉Environmental protection: Drones are prohibited in Kanas/Kurdenin (except designated areas), and please do not pick up stones. 📈Network: The signal is weak in mountainous areas (especially in the middle section of Hemu/Duku), so download offline maps in advance. 🌅Time difference: Xinjiang’s schedule is 2 hours later, with sunset at 21:30, so meals can be delayed.

#discoverchina Winter in Xinjiang feels like stepping into a fairytale world of ice and snow—vast, pristine, and breathtakingly beautiful. To experience such a winter here is truly a stroke of luck. It's a season that offers both visual and spiritual delight, where serenity meets grandeur, and the cold carries a quiet warmth. Every snow-covered scene captured on camera looks like a magical painting, making it a winter memory truly worth cherishing.

#discoverchina Winter in Xinjiang is a dreamy journey that blends snowy landscapes, rich ethnic traditions, and adventurous experiences. It is both peaceful and captivating—a destination truly worth exploring for a different side of Xinjiang. In winter, Xinjiang transforms into a vast, pristine world of ice and snow, offering a stunning and surreal beauty. From Altay in the north to the Bayinbuluke Grassland in the south, the entire region showcases a unique and enchanting winter scenery that is truly one of a kind.

📍 Recommended for May-June: Northern Xinjiang 🌿 Landscape Features: - Sayram Lake, "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean" - Narati, "the Sky Prairie" with wildflowers in full bloom - Duku Highway, the "four seasons in a day" spectacle - Hemu Village, morning mist and starry sky 📅 Best Time: Mid-May to end of June (before the peak summer season) 🚗 Classic 7-Day Loop: D1: Urumqi assembly D2: Dushanzi Grand Canyon (Internet-famous cliffside cafe) D3: Loop around Sayram Lake + lavender fields (purple sea in June) D4: Qiasi Forest Park (niche secret) D5: Narati Grassland (nomadic family experience) D6: Northern section of Duku Highway + Tangbula D7: Return trip 🎒 Must-Haves Before the Trip: • 3-in-1 windbreaker (large temperature difference between day and night) • High SPF sunscreen + face mask • Comfortable hiking shoes • Camera spare battery (too much beautiful scenery) 🍖 Food Check-In: - Sayram Lake white salmon - Yining handmade ice cream - Grassland roasted whole lamb - Kazakh milk tea 💡 Travel Tips: • Drones need to be registered in advance • Need to swipe your ID card at gas stations • Prepare a small amount of cash (unstable signal areas) > The summer in Northern Xinjiang is a god-level landscape! [Southern Xinjiang Reminder] Best Season: September-October Highlights: • Tarim Populus euphratica Forest • Kashgar Old City • Pamir Plateau • Desert starry sky camping

[Opening]: 🍄While you are still young, you must go to Xinjiang in autumn See the richest natural landscapes, snow-capped mountains🏔, grasslands🌿, lakes, sea of ​​flowers🌸, poplar forests, deserts, cattle and sheep... Go to the blue town and fairytale village to experience the humanities and customs Go to Duku Highway and feel the unique charm of this heroic highway. Everything is so just right! ⛺【How to play】: ✨Must-see attractions: Hemu - a fairytale village, peaceful and harmonious Sailimu Lake - the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean Duku Highway - Four seasons in one day, different weather every ten miles Nalati Sky Grassland——vast grassland and blooming mountain flowers Kanas - God's Back Garden, Alpine Lake Bayinbuluke - Nine sunsets in nine bends and eighteen turns · ✨Niche secret place: ⭐️Wucai Beach——God’s overturned palette ⭐️Devil City——The Jingjue Ancient City in Ghost Blowing Lamp ⭐️Kazanqi——Dopamine Blue Town 🛬【Itinerary】: ✨14-day free northern Xinjiang route: ⭐️DI hometown—Urumqi [Gathering Day] ⭐️D2 Urumqi—S21 Desert Highway—Altai ⭐️D3 Altay-Ahe Highway-Hemu ⭐️D4 Hemu-Kanas ⭐️D5 Kanas - Kanas Three Bays - Colorful Beach - Burqin ⭐️D6 Burqin - World Devil City - Kuitun ⭐️D7 Kuitun - Around Lake Sailimu - Guozigou - Lavender - Kazanqi Folk Street - Yining City ⭐️D8 Yining City - Kurdning - Gongliu ⭐️D9 Gongliu-Qiaxi Forest Park-Nalati Town ⭐️D10 Nalati Sky Grassland - Nalati Grassland - Bayin Swan Reserve - Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns - Bayin Town ⭐️D11 Bayin Town - Middle section of Duku Highway - Tangbula ⭐️D12 Tangbula-Northern section of Duku Highway-Dushanzi ⭐️D13 Dushanzi—S101 Baili Danxia—Urumqi D14 Send off to Urumqi Airport - Warm Home 🧡【tips】： If this is your first time to Xinjiang, I really don’t recommend a self-driving tour. The routes in Xinjiang are very complicated, and there is no signal in some places, so it is easy to get lost. Joining a bus tour is unreliable and the experience is not good! It is recommended to customize a private car with a driver or a small group of 2-6 people, to ensure pure play and zero shopping throughout the trip, and 24-hour online customer service.

🌄 In the northwest frontier of our country, there is a vast and magical land with magnificent mountains, expansive grasslands, azure lakes, and rich folk customs. This is Xinjiang. Today, we have meticulously crafted an 8-day, 7-night dream trip around Northern Xinjiang and Ili. Following this unique route, you will delve into the pristine secrets of Altay, immerse yourself in the sea of flowers and grasslands of Ili, encounter the ruggedness of the Gobi Desert and the gentleness of the lakes, and embark on an unparalleled northwest Xinjiang adventure. 🚗 Itinerary Overview: Day 1: Departure - Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Karamay Sand Dunes Park - Altay Day 3: Altay - Ahe Highway (open arrangement) - Sightseeing at Wuxilik - Tongba Forest - Tolehait Grassland - Hemu Day 4: Hemu - Kanas Lake - Kanas Day 5: Kanas - Kanas Three Bays - Moon Bay Hiking to Wolong Bay - Kuitun/Huyanghe City Day 6: Kuitun/Huyanghe - Self-drive around Sayram Lake - Lavender Fields/Dopamine Six-Star Street - Yining Day 7: Yining - Nalati Air Grassland - Nalati Day 8: Nalati - Duku Highway - Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery - Xiaohuashan Section - Urumqi 🍖 Food Recommendations 1. Urumqi: Big Plate Chicken, Grilled Lamb Skewers, Hand-Pulled Rice. 2. Fuyun: Kazakh Milk Tea, Baursak (Fried Dough). 3. Burqin: Grilled Dogfish, Cold Water Fish Feast. 4. Ili Region: Naan Pit Meat, Ili Horse Sausage. 🚧 Notes 1. Xinjiang is vast, so it is recommended to choose a business car for travel and prepare motion sickness medicine in advance. 2. The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so bring thick coats and warm clothing. 3. Some attractions are at high altitudes, so take precautions against altitude sickness and avoid strenuous activities. 4. Respect the customs of ethnic minorities, especially in religious places. 🚩 Tips: The editor is from a regular travel agency in Xinjiang, with a self-operated fleet and complete procedures to ensure your safe travel. For more information about Xinjiang travel, click the link below to consult with guide Cheng Binbin, who will reasonably arrange your travel plan according to your schedule. Have a pleasant trip and enjoy the stunning scenery of Xinjiang!

[Yili in Northern Xinjiang]: This is a Northern Xinjiang travel route map, covering the itinerary of "10 days in Northern Xinjiang, 7 days exploring Yili". Involving many famous scenic spots in northern Xinjiang: ⛺【How to play】: ✅【Kanas】: Kanas Lake is famous for its lake monster legend and changing lake water color; ✅【Hemu】, a fairy-tale primitive village, with wooden houses and birch forests complementing each other; ✅【Sailimu Lake】, the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, known as "the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean"; ✅【Guozigou】, a scenic canyon, is the natural gateway to Yili; ✅【Nalati Grassland】, a well-developed aerial grassland where you can experience grassland folk customs; ✅【Tianshan Tianchi】, the legendary Yaochi of Queen Mother of the West, has magnificent lake and mountain scenery and unique lake scenery. 🛬【Itinerary】: 🉑Customize the route according to the needs of the guests, attractions and days 🚗【7-day tour in Yili】 Day 1: Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi 1 Accommodation: Kuitun Day 2: Kuitun - Sailimu Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Lavender - Accommodation: Yining Day 3: Yining - Kazanqi Nationality Village - Yizhao Highway - Xiata Ancient Road - Zhaosu Day 4: Zhaosu - Kalajun - Accommodation: Tekes Day 5: Tekes - Nalati Grassland - Accommodation: Nalati Town Day 6: Narat Town - Duku Highway - Baili Gallery - Fairy Lake - Accommodation: Tangbula Day 7: Tangbula-Dukku Highway 1 Accommodation: Urumqi 🛬【Route design logic】 🚗【10-day tour of Yili in northern Xinjiang】 Day 1: Urumqi - Tianchi - Desert Highway - Accommodation: Beitun Day 2: Beitun - Apply for border pass - Ahe Highway - Accommodation: Hemu Scenic Area Day 3: Hemu - Kanas Lake - Fish Viewing Platform - Accommodation: Kanas Day 4: Kanas - Fairy Bay - Moon Bay - Wolong Bay - Wucai Beach - Accommodation: Burqin Day 5: Burqin - Devil City - Accommodation: Kuitun Day 6: Kuitun - Sailimu Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Lavender - Accommodation: Yining Day 7: Yining - Kalajun - Accommodation: Tekes Day 8: Tekes - Nalati Grassland - Accommodation: Nalati Town Day 9: Narat Town - Duku Highway - Baili Gallery - Fairy Lake - Accommodation: Tangbula Day 10: Tangbula-Dukku Highway-Accommodation: Urumqi 🧡【tips】： The beautiful scenery of Xinjiang Yili grassland always makes people feel at a loss as to what to choose. Professional customizers will give you reasonable suggestions. 💬More group registration, charter, carpooling, customized groups [Customized Xinjiang route, Yili, Southern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, Altay] 【💬Welcome 👇🏻one-click consultation guide Liu Guoliang below.】

#NorthenChina #Beijiang #xinjiang ##travel #familytravel A holiday in 北疆 (Northern Xinjiang) is like stepping into a living postcard, where every corner reveals awe-inspiring landscapes and cultural treasures. Known for its diversity in both geography and people, Northern Xinjiang offers a unique blend of breathtaking scenery, rich traditions, and a slower pace of life. We began our adventure in Urumqi, the bustling capital of Xinjiang. The city itself offers a fascinating mix of modernity and tradition, but it was the nearby Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) that truly set the tone for the trip. Surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, the lake’s turquoise waters reflected the pristine peaks like a dream. A boat ride gave us an up-close view of the stunning surroundings, and the crisp mountain air was invigorating. From Urumqi, we journeyed north to Kanas Lake, a serene alpine lake known for its vivid turquoise waters, which change color with the seasons. Nestled within dense pine forests and snow-capped mountains, Kanas felt like paradise. Hiking trails offered panoramic views, and local legends about the mythical Kanas Lake monster added an air of mystery. The nearby Hemu Village, home to the Tuvan and Kazakh ethnic groups, was equally enchanting. Traditional wooden cabins dotted the valley, and at sunrise, the entire landscape glowed in hues of gold and orange. A stark yet beautiful contrast awaited us in the Gurbantünggüt Desert, the second-largest desert in China. We marveled at the seemingly endless dunes and rode camels under a sky so vast and blue it seemed infinite. Watching the sun dip below the horizon, painting the sands in fiery tones, was a moment I’ll never forget. Our trip continued to the Ili Valley, famous for its fertile grasslands, lavender fields, and vibrant Kazakh culture. Staying overnight in a traditional yurt, we enjoyed hearty meals of lamb stew and naan bread while listening to Kazakh folk songs under the stars. What made the trip truly special was the warm hospitality of the locals. From Uyghur markets brimming with spices and fruits to Kazakh herders offering cups of kumis (fermented mare’s milk), every interaction left us with a deeper appreciation for the region’s cultural richness. Northern Xinjiang is a land of contrasts—verdant valleys, arid deserts, and snow-covered peaks—all tied together by a profound sense of peace and beauty. It’s a destination that leaves you not just with incredible photos, but with unforgettable memories.

The autumn in Northern Xinjiang seems to come out of the canvas. The clarity of Tianshan Tianchi and the beauty of Kanas, coupled with the golden Hemu Village, put you in a rich and colorful autumn scene. We specially arrange a VIP chartered car to avoid the hassle of queuing and enjoy your time in a secret place off the beaten path🍁. 【👇 Click on the lower left to start a private autumn tour】 ---------------------------------- 【Highlights of the itinerary 🌟】 1️⃣ Exclusive VIP charter: a luxury Toyota Prado off-road vehicle for the entire journey, exclusive access to the scenic area, eliminating the trouble of queuing, avoiding the National Day crowds, and easily enjoying the magical autumn scenery of Tianshan Tianchi and Kanas🚗. 2️⃣ Take in all the autumn colors of Northern Xinjiang in one go: from Tianshan Tianchi to Kanas Sanwan, and then to Hemu Village in the morning mist, explore the desolate and magnificent Urho Devil City and the mysterious Baihaba Village, and feel the autumn from the "alien" Fairy tale 🌲. 3️⃣ A photography resort where you can capture blockbusters immediately: Drone shooting services are specially arranged to record the beautiful intertwined images of Tianshan Mountains, lakes, virgin forests and snow-capped mountains📸, and feel every change in autumn. ---------------------------------- 【Special arrangement 🚗】 ✔️ Luxurious off-road experience: Toyota Prado off-road vehicles are equipped with on-board hydrating masks and other thoughtful items, and senior guides escort you throughout the journey to ensure a comfortable and safe journey✨. ✔️ Exclusive VIP privileges: Stay in Kanas Shobotu B&B, Hemu Shuparis Hotel and other northern Xinjiang special luxury B&Bs, allowing you to experience the comfort and tranquility of being integrated with nature🏨. ✔️ In-depth cultural experience: Explore the White Habayeh Gende grassland in "My Altay", and learn about the unique local culture and customs with the Tuva people🎨. ---------------------------------- 【👇 Click below to start your private autumn tour】

🎉The wisest thing about this trip is to decide to go clockwise, perfectly avoiding the heavy rain and snow in Kanas, all the way sunny🌞 Day 1: Anjihai Grand Canyon - Duku Highway - Stay at Guyue National Style B&B in Nalati Town ❣️ Between Dushanzi and Anjihai, Dushanzi is a developed scenic spot with better overall facilities and more entertainment facilities, while Anjihai is an undeveloped scenic spot. On the way to Duku, Dushanzi is more convenient , everyone is free to choose. The Duku Highway is only open 4 months a year, all the way through the four seasons, the snow-capped mountains are a bit high, after walking feel the highway is not so stunning, but the snow-capped mountains are very beautiful, remember to wear an old cotton-padded jacket, really cold! Day 2: Nalati - live in Yining all season 🏆Nalati can choose a self-drive tour oh, it feels very good, tickets 200r/person. There are three points in Nalati and we visited two (Aerial Grassland and River Valley Grassland). The aerial grassland is the most crowded at the core point, there are three stations in this place, the first station is at the observation deck to look at the grassland, the second station is walking to the grassland (here there is horseback riding a kind of 80r / h, a kind of 50r / lap . ✨ Stay in Yining all season at night, after checking in to six-star street strolled around, the night is more and more lively, check-in Gurandam ice cream (shop decoration is very characteristic, buy ice cream ingredients casually add, at least ten Plant small ingredients, many celebrities have been), Ga Alley powder soup (want to eat lamb, lamb offal results are gone, ordered beef powder soup and beef bones are quite good oh), after eating then blindly walk for a while Day 3: Sailimu Lake - Live in Kuitun Mr. Sa did not deceive me, the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean was too worth it to take the picture of life. Driving admission ticket price 143r, to add a basic attraction 60 or more half price, 65 free ticket, but the ticket is not discounted oh. The lake race is 90km, worth a good look, the eyes will have BB, the lake and snow-capped mountains are too beautiful, the photos can not record the beautiful, everything is not as good as seeing with your own eyes. We live in Kuitun is not very good so we will not introduce it ‍Day 4: Devil’s City—live in Burzin Star Course To depart from Ili to Altay, on the way will pass through the devil city, Yadan landscape, the feeling is to avoid the day on the road, plus Karamay is a must-pass, there is a lot of oil extraction on the road. There is a small train inside Devil's City, with a total of five stops. It is recommended to get off on 2.3.4. 100 meters oil field + entertainment facilities, 2 camel riding, 3 seven swords down Tianshan, 4 crouching tiger hidden dragon, 5, dinosaur park 💖 Burzin ate hot pot, hot beef is not too good to eat, after eating the celebrity bridge, around 9:30 at night will be closed and lights up, people can walk up, the side of the celebrity bridge more photos oh, Remember to buy a cup of Calves Kern and choose the signature knock good drink 🚀

If you can set off in early September, you can still catch the flowering season of these scenic spots in Yili! The flowering season here refers to the period for viewing the scenery. · 🌈1Qiong Kushtai People say the grass in Yili has turned yellow, but here it’s not yet. Qiongkushitai Village is full of autumn. Most of the grassland is still green, and the trees are beginning to turn yellow, which is very layered. There are small bridges, flowing water, houses, and herds of cattle and sheep. No wonder everyone says this is the Little Switzerland of the East! · 🌈2 Tangbula Baili Gallery Tangbula Grassland + Hundred Miles Picture Gallery, it is still beautiful even when the grass turns yellow, because the landscape here is composed of grassland + fir trees, which have a unique sense of layering when yellowing. In addition, the Hundred Miles Picture Gallery runs through here, making it a good choice for Yili in September. · 🌈3Nalati Grassland Many people don't like to come here in autumn, but if you like to see this kind of scene, you must come, open the sky curtain and enjoy afternoon tea in such an oil painting scene, with herds of cattle and sheep, sunset, and autumn breeze. Why go to work? · 🌈4Sailimu Lake There is no need to say much about this place. It is a must-visit place for people coming to Xinjiang all year round. Even if you are not coming to Yili, you will come here specifically to admire this drop of blue tears, and the color of the lake water will change. Duku Highway · 🌈5 Duku Highway It is not so famous without reason. If you go there in September, congratulations, the probability of traffic jam is very low. The road will probably be closed in early October. Enjoy the last "four seasons experience" this year! · 🌈6Dushanzi Grand Canyon After seeing so many grasslands and lakes, let’s take a look at the fantastic canyon landforms - a unique landscape created by the erosion of snow water from the Tianshan Mountains over hundreds of millions of years. This is the first scene of Duku! · 🌞How to arrange it reasonably? 🌳First stop: Urumqi-Dushanzi 🌳Second stop: Sailimu Lake Ring Road 🌳The third stop: Qiongkushitai 🌳Fourth stop: Nalati Grassland 🌳Fifth stop: Duku-Tangbula · ✅About me: ⭕A post-95s from Guangdong who has been traveling in Xinjiang for many years ⭕Unlock Xinjiang Four Seasons Treasure Route ⭕New ways to play in Xinjiang attractions 🔴🔴Route planning can provide suggestions

Golden autumn Northern Xinjiang September-October The autumn colors of Kanas will be the god! The center of the Asian and European grasslands, the entire northern Xinjiang z beautiful place Grasslands, lakes, forest rivers, cattle and sheep, small cabins here there are endless Siberian larch and more starry sky at night and sunrise in Kanas Life advice: y must go to Xinjiang to see the domestic z beautiful autumn fairy tale! [Transportation Guide] Direct flight to Yining or flying to Urumqi - change train to Yining Guangzhou cost-effective big transportation? 1. Direct flight to Urumqi - change train - arrive in Yining 2. Direct flight is too expensive - can fly to Xining/Lanzhou - change train to Urumqi - then change train to Yining TIPS： The market is almost but one-way drive of nearly 10 hours, in the middle of the attractions few options Yining landing change train, can save nearly 20h bus ride [Xinjiang Attractions] Direct flight to Yining or flying to Urumqi - change train to Yining Guangzhou cost-effective big transportation? 1. Direct flight to Urumqi - change train - arrive in Yining 2. Direct flight is too expensive - can fly to Xining/Lanzhou - change train to Urumqi - then change train to Yining TIPS： The market is almost but one-way drive of nearly 10 hours, in the middle of the attractions few options Yining landing change train, can save nearly 20h bus ride [Xinjiang Attractions] Stay in the scenic spot for enough time to experience in depth , pure pain of the Sugu people, z pure Kazakh people, primitive northern Xinjiang village scenery Baishi Beiqiang village scenery Lakeside flowers, elegant swans, feel z stunning blue Watch the Hu Yanglin in Urho with Yadan as your companion D1: Yining - Stroll Kazanqi Folk District - Blue Fairytale Town - Silk Road Light Night Market Snack Street D2: Yining-Sailimu Lake-Ring Lake Road Travel Shot - Kuitun Stay at Hotel D3: Kuitun - Devil City Afternoon Tea - Visit Yadan Landform + Golden Huyanglin - Burzin D4: Burqin-Kanas (Wolong Bay/Shenxian Bay/Moon Bay) - Stay at a B&B in the scenic area D5: Kanas Fish Viewing Platform - Baihaba - Forest Village - Stay at a wooden house bed and breakfast in the village D6: Baihaba-Beitun City Station [Autumn Outfit Advice] In autumn, the highest temperature is 15-20 degrees and the lowest temperature is minus 5 degrees Essentials: Four to five sets of change of underwear, fleece sweatshirt or thin down ID card, student ID card, gunpowder, cold medicine, etc. Optional: Thermos, masks, U-shaped pillows, sunglasses Toiletries, moisturizers, eye drops, dry food TIPS: Very dry, southerners get angry easily, bring some gunpowder! Teaming up for September-October! We have [Autumn Appreciation Team Guy]. Welcome to walk 20-year-old departure, see the domestic z beautiful autumn colors ~

Xinjiang, a place full of charm, has vast grasslands, the mirror-like Sayram Lake, and colorful flower seas. Last summer, I embarked on a dream-chasing journey to Altay, experiencing the Gobi Desert, grasslands, forests, and snow-capped mountains. It felt like stepping into the fairy tale world I longed for as a child. Itinerary: D1: Urumqi -- S21 Desert Highway -- Five-Colored Beach -- Stay in Burqin D2: Burqin -- Kanas -- Stay in Kanas Scenic Area D3: Morning Mist at Kanas Lake -- Three Bays of Kanas -- Stay in Hemu Scenic Area D4: Hemu Viewing Platform -- Birch Forest -- Hemu Bridge -- Hemu River -- Stay in Burqin D5: Burqin -- World Devil City -- Stay in Kuitun D6: Kuitun -- Sayram Lake -- Guozigou Bridge -- Kazanqi Folk Village -- Stay in Yining D7: Yining -- Chaxi -- Tianshan Lavender Flower Sea -- Stay in Gongliu D8: Gongliu -- Nalati Aerial Grassland -- Stay in Nalati Town D9: Nalati -- Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery -- Fairy Lake -- Duku Highway -- Stay in Dushanzi D10: Dushanzi -- Anjihai Canyon -- S101 -- End in Urumqi

If Kanas can be likened to a beautiful paradise, then Hemu is the most precious thing in such a vast pristine environment. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Daily necessities: skin care products, cosmetics, sunscreen products, daily toiletries Electronic devices: chargers, power banks, headphones, selfie sticks, cameras Clothes: You need to bring both thin and thick clothes, the temperature difference may be a bit large, and you need to wear comfortable shoes, after all, you need to walk frequently

I Must-visit attractions] Return to Kanas: The scenery of lakes and mountains is breathtaking, and it is known as "God's back garden and pure land on earth." Just take a picture and it will be directly output as the original one. Pick up your phone and let's go to the mysterious Kanas and explore the vision of life~ Shunhe Wood: It is a fairy tale located at the foot of the mountain. The trees, flowers and cabins all depict this colorful world. Let us feel the fresh breeze of the wilderness together~ Wuerhe Ghost City: Selected by National Geographic as one of the "30 Most Worth Visiting Places in a Lifetime", this place is filled with the wonders of nature. Aren’t you curious about the magical sights created by the wind? Sailimu Lake: Here is the collision of endless blue and sea of ​​flowers. Travel along the lake and feel the poetry, mystery and passion between heaven and earth. Let us unfold this unique blue love letter together~ Poison Nalati: Lambs, streams, sunsets, wooden stakes, every ordinary thing becomes so quiet and beautiful here. Either lie down or walk, and feel the impact of nature on your soul~

Experience a trip to Xinjiang that will fulfill all your fantasies about scenery and culture. Visit both Northern and Southern Xinjiang to admire snow-capped mountains, grasslands, forests, wildflowers, glaciers, and ancient architecture... You can check in at Kanas, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Yili, Shata Ancient Trail, Qingkushitai, Qiaxi, Nalati, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Duku Highway, Kashgar. Recommended itinerary: D1 Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway to Colorful Beach in Burqin D2 Burqin - Dreamy Journey to Kanas D3 Kanas - Hiking around the Three Bays of Kanas - Hemu D4 Hemu - Strolling through Hemu Ancient Village - Wuerhe D5 Wuerhe - Devil City - BBQ outside Sayram Lake - Sayram Lake D6 Around Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Kazanqi Yining City D7 Yining - Yizhao Highway to Shata Ancient Trail - Tekes D8 Tekes - Leaving Street to Qingkushitai Ancient Village - Qingkushitai D9 Qingkushitai - Qiaxi Grassland to Nalati D10 Nalati - Midsection of Duku to Bayanbulak D11 Bayanbulak - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Urumqi

Transportation Tips - Chartered car (on Taobao) Driver sincerely good service 👍 Worth praise Local attractions - Nagati, Sailimu Lake, Bagua City, Jonkush Terrace Hotel - Aju Hotel Food & Beverage & Restaurant - Nuerkang Restaurant Northern Xinjiang is full of beautiful scenery, simple customs and long sunshine hours. In June, it is worth a visit to see the snow field, Nalati Prairie, Anji Dayu Valley, and Sailimu Lake on the Duku Highway.