8 Days 7 Nights Northern Xinjiang Loop Guide｜Explore Snow Mountains, Lakes, and Grasslands in One Trip

🚗Trip Highlights🚗 D1 Urumqi 🌇Arrive in Urumqi and start your Xinjiang journey～ It is recommended to stay in a city hotel to rest and adjust. D2 Tianshan Tianchi → Fuyun 🏔️Tianshan Tianchi (Address: Fukang City, Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang): The legendary Queen Mother of the West's Jade Pool fairyland, with crystal-clear water reflecting snowy peaks—truly breathtaking! 🚗About 3 hours by car Recommended visit time: 3-4 hours 🌃Overnight in Fuyun County D3 Koktokay → Five-Color Beach → Burqin 🌊Koktokay National Geopark (Address: Fuyun County): Stunning lake and mountain scenery! 🌈Five-Color Beach (Address: Burqin County): Colorful Yadan landforms, spectacular at sunset! 🌉Stay overnight in Burqin town D4 Jiadengyu → Kanas Lake → Guanyutai 🏞️Kanas Lake (Address: Burqin County, Altay Prefecture): A fairy-tale wonderland, be sure to take a boat tour around the lake! ⛰️Climb Guanyutai to overlook the panoramic view, chances of spotting the lake monster increase↑ D5 Kanas Three Bays → Hemu Village 🌉Check in at Kanas Three Bays: Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Wolong Bay 🏡Hemu Village (Address: Hemu Township, Burqin County): The most beautiful village in China! Stay in a wooden cabin and experience Tuva culture✨ D6 Hemu Morning Mist → Devil City → Kuitun 🌫️Wake up early to see the morning mist in Hemu Village! Like a fairyland! 👹Devil City (Urho District, Karamay City): Unique wind-eroded landforms 🌆Overnight in Kuitun D7 Sailimu Lake → Yining 💧Sailimu Lake (Bortala Prefecture): The last drop of the Atlantic! A lakeside tour is super healing～ 🏘️Yining City: Taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine! D8 Nalati Grassland → Return 🌿Nalati Grassland (Xinyuan County, Ili Prefecture): The sky-high grassland! Galloping on horseback is exhilarating～ ✈️Return to Urumqi 💡Travel Tips: 1️⃣Big temperature difference: Short sleeves + sunscreen during the day, thick jacket needed at night 2️⃣Long distances: Bring enough snacks + car charger 3️⃣Accommodation: Book Kanas and Hemu in peak season at least 2 months in advance! 4️⃣Sun protection: Bring high SPF sunscreen + sunglasses 5️⃣Documents: Carry your ID card at all times (strict security checks) Best season: June to October, lush green grasslands in summer, colorful forests in autumn~