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Detailed travel guide for seniors in Altay and other areas

Seniors, come to Xinjiang for a relaxing trip! Visit beautiful attractions, taste authentic food, travel by train, enjoy a comfortable night tour, and visit the best attractions! -------------------- 🛣️Itinerary: Day 1–2: Depart from your departure city, head to Hami, and rest in Hami. Day 3: Explore Hami, visit the Ghost City of the Great Gobi and Hui Palace, and experience the unique natural and cultural charm. Day 4–5: Head to Beitun from Hami, and enjoy the beautiful melody of the Twelve Muqam along the way. Then head to Burqin, and finally arrive at Kanas. Stay overnight in Jiadengyu, and enjoy the natural beauty. Day 6–7: Visit Hemu and the Colorful Beach in Jiadengyu, and then head to Yining. Experience the vast Nalati Grassland in Yining. Day 8: Depart from Yining, visit Sayram Lake, Khorgos Port, and Lavender Manor, and finally arrive in Urumqi. Day 9–10: Visit attractions around Urumqi, including Tianchi Lake, Karez, Grape Manor, and Flaming Mountain. Then head to Kashgar. Day 11–12: After arriving in Kashgar, explore the natural beauty of Karakul Lake and White Sand Lake. Day 13–14: Visit cultural sites such as the Old Town of Kashgar, and then head to Kuqa to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, and finally arrive in Korla. Day 15: Visit the Luobu Village in Korla, and experience the unique folk culture. Day 16–17: Return to your departure city, and end your pleasant journey. -------------------- Tips: In January, Altay is cold, so wear more clothes! 🧣 Want to buy local specialties? Compare prices before buying, and don't be ripped off. 💰 Altay has a lot of delicious food, such as lamb pilaf and Xinjiang big plate chicken. Don't miss it! 🍽️ Be careful of unlicensed taxis, and safety first! 🚖 Xinjiang fruits are high in sugar, so don't drink hot tea immediately after eating them! 🍉🍵 Bring your ID card with you, as Xinjiang has strict security checks. 🆔 Attractions are far away, and you may spend a long time on the road, so prepare motion sickness medicine. 💊 Xinjiang has hard water, so drink boiled water for better health. 🔥🚰 -------------------- Come and explore the beauty of Altay! Don't wait, pack your bags, and start your Altay trip! 🎒✨
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Posted: Jan 24, 2025
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