Xinjiang Essence Pure Play Ten-Day Tour Guide

【Introduction】: Xinjiang is a beautiful place with stunning scenery all year round, especially in spring and summer. Northern Xinjiang offers deserts, lakes, forests, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, primitive villages, cattle and sheep, and flowing streams: 🛬【Travel Guide】: Day 1: Home - Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake - Colorful Beach - Burqin Day 3: Burqin - Kanas Three Bays - Fish Watching Platform - Kanas Cruise - Hemu Day 4: Hemu - Hemu Morning Light - Yunxiao Peak - Burqin Day 5: Burqin - Devil City - Kuitun Day 6: Kuitun - Sailimu Lake Loop - Guozigou - Lavender - Yining Day 7: Yining - Qaxi Forest Park - Nalati Day 8: Nalati - Nalati Air Grassland - Bayinbuluke Day 9: Bayinbuluke - Duku Highway - Urumqi Day 10: Urumqi - Home - Sailimu Lake: Known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic", the lake is clear and blue, backed by snow-capped mountains and close to grasslands, picturesque like a poem. The best season to visit is from June to August when wildflowers bloom by the lake and swans can be seen. - Nalati Grassland: One of the world's four largest alpine meadow plant areas, known as the "Air Grassland". In the distance are snow-capped mountains, and underfoot are undulating green grasslands with herds of cattle and sheep. The grassland is most beautiful from June to September. - Kanas: Known as the "God's Backyard", it features famous spots like Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Dragon Bay. Fairy Bay is shrouded in mist, Moon Bay is crescent-shaped, and Dragon Bay resembles a giant dragon lying quietly. Mid-September is the best time to enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery with golden leaves contrasting with snow-capped mountains and lake water. - Hemu: A primitive Tuva village with scattered wooden houses and rising smoke, surrounded by birch forests. The Harden Viewing Platform offers a panoramic view of Hemu Village, and at night, you can observe the starry sky and the Milky Way. September is the golden time for photography. - Duku Highway: Open for only about four months a year, it is known for "experiencing four seasons in one day and different weather every ten miles". Along the way, you can see desert oases, high mountain tunnels, glaciers, forests, grasslands, and lakes. - Colorful Beach: With different landscapes on both sides of the river, the south bank features lush green valley scenery, while the north bank has exposed rock cliffs with colorful Yadan landforms under the sunset. 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: Ctrip Four Diamond Accommodation + Century-old Wooden Houses + Classic Homestays 🧡【Tips】: - Climate and Clothing: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, you need to bring thick coats such as windbreakers, fleece jackets, or light down jackets. The UV rays are strong, so bring sunscreen clothing, sun hats, sunglasses, high SPF sunscreen, and ice sleeves. - Documents and Valuables: Carry valid documents such as ID cards, and keep cash, passports, credit cards, and other valuables safe. Do not put them in outer pockets. Consider using a close-fitting waist bag or document pouch. - Customs and Taboos: Xinjiang is predominantly Muslim. Do not bring or consume pork products in halal restaurants, do not discuss related topics, and do not smoke or drink in restaurants. In mosques, do not take photos without permission, and women should follow entry restrictions. Kanas Scenic Area Hemu Scenic Area Colorful Beach World Devil City Sailimu Lake Qaxi Forest Park Nalati Tourist Scenic Area Bayinbuluke Scenic Area Duku Highway