Xinjiang Northern Region 12-Day Pure Travel Guide

【Introduction】: The Northern Region of Xinjiang is renowned for its breathtaking, diverse, and pristine natural landscapes. Here, you can find snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, virgin forests, traditional villages, streams, cattle, and sheep. Below is a detailed introduction to the scenic beauty of Northern Xinjiang: 🛬【Itinerary】: Day 1: Home - Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan - Fuyun Day 3: Fuyun - Koktokay - Altay Day 4: Altay - Hemu Yunxiao Peak - Hemu Viewing Platform - Hemu Village Day 5: Hemu Village - Hemu Morning Glow - Kanas Fish Viewing Pavilion - Baihaba Day 6: Baihaba - Kanas Three Bays - Kanas Boat Tour - Five-Colored Beach - Burqin Day 7: Burqin - Ghost City - Kuytun Day 8: Kuytun - Sayram Lake Loop - Guozigou Bridge - Lavender Fields - Six-Star Street - Yining Day 9: Yining - Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery - Fairy Lake - Nalati Day 10: Nalati - Nalati Air Grassland - Bayinbulak - Bayin Day 11: Bayin - Duku Highway - Urumqi Day 12: Urumqi - Home 1. Kanas: Known for its mysterious beauty, the lake displays different colors under varying light and angles. Strolling along the lakeside, you can enjoy the stunning scenery and explore the legend of the lake monster. 2. Sayram Lake: Historically called "Pure Sea," this high-altitude lake boasts crystal-clear waters with exceptional transparency. The vast lake surface, with waves crashing against rocks and splashing on the shore, offers a spectacular view. 3. Nalati Grassland: Located in the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, this area is often referred to as "Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall" and is one of China's six most beautiful grasslands as per "China National Geography." Combining picturesque grassland scenery with Kazakh folk culture, it is a comprehensive tourist destination showcasing ethnic history and customs. 4. Tangbula Grassland (Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery): Turning off the northern section of the Duku Highway, you can admire the pristine beauty of Tangbula Grassland. With 113 unique valleys, the area features blue skies, white clouds, snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, and streams, forming a stunning landscape under the sunlight. 5. Heavenly Lake of Tianshan: Situated halfway up Bogda Peak in Fukang City, Xinjiang, this scenic area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The lake's clear waters are surrounded by rolling mountains and the distant snow-capped Bogda Peak, creating a mesmerizing view. 6. Duku Highway: Resembling a giant dragon lying atop the Tianshan Mountains, this highway is recognized as "China's Most Beautiful Road" by "China National Geography." Along the route, you can find attractions like Red Mountain Stone Forest, Kucha Dragon Pools, and Bayinbulak Grassland. Known as a scenic avenue, traveling this road offers the unique experience of witnessing four seasons in one day and diverse weather every ten miles. 🍩【Must-Try Cuisine】: Roasted buns + Big Plate Chicken + Roasted Whole Lamb + Lamb Skewers + Hand-Grasped Rice 🏨【Accommodation Tips】: Ctrip Four-Star Hotels + Century-Old Wooden Houses + Classic Homestays 🚌【Transportation Tips】: Seven-seater business vehicles or luxury seven-seater business vehicles 🧡【Tips】: 1. Climate: Xinjiang has significant temperature differences between day and night. From March to May, bring warm clothing; from June to August, short sleeves and pants with a jacket are sufficient; from September to October, pack a windbreaker or padded jacket. Hiking or travel shoes are recommended. 2. Personal Items: Carry a power bank, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, rain gear, personal toiletries, and a thermos (Xinjiang's water is hard; boiled water is preferable). 3. Essentials: Bring cold medicine, digestive medicine, band-aids, mosquito repellent, essential oils, throat lozenges, etc. 4. Food: Xinjiang cuisine is generally rich and spicy, with beef and lamb as staples. Avoid drinking cold water immediately after consuming meat to prevent digestive discomfort. Carry snacks for emergencies. 5. Time Difference: Xinjiang operates two hours behind mainland China; adjust your biological clock accordingly. 6. Customs: Xinjiang is home to many ethnic minorities; respect local customs and traditions. Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Koktokay Scenic Area Altay Region, Xinjiang Hemu Scenic Area Kanas Scenic Area Baihaba Five-Colored Beach Ghost City Sayram Lake Guozigou Bridge Six-Star Street, Yining Yining, Ili Tangbula Grassland Nalati Tourist Scenic Area Bayinbulak Scenic Area Duku Highway