#Wanda Vista Urumqi Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
9 Days to Explore Northern Xinjiang!
【Introduction】: How to explore the classic attractions of Northern Xinjiang in a short time and experience the unique charm of Xinjiang. Every day is very fulfilling~
🛬【Itinerary】:
D1: Your location - Urumqi - International Grand Bazaar
D2: Urumqi - Tianchi Lake - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake Golden Coast Scenic Area - Colorful Beach - Burqin County
D3: Burqin County - Kanas Scenic Area - Guanyu Pavilion - Kanas Village
D4: Kanas Village - Kanas Three Bays - Hemu Scenic Area - Hemu Village
D5: Hemu Village - Hemu Viewing Platform - World Devil City - Karamay
D6: Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Huocheng Lavender - Yining - Kazanqi Folk Village
D7: Yining - Nalati Tourist Scenic Area (Sky Grassland + Valley Grassland) - Nalati Town
D8: Nalati Town - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Urumqi
D9: Urumqi - Autonomous Region Museum - Your location
⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】:
Tianchi Lake, Kanas Scenic Area, Hemu Scenic Area, Sayram Lake, Nalati Tourist Scenic Area, and Duku Highway are classic attractions in Northern Xinjiang, showcasing the natural beauty of Xinjiang.
Other attractions include landscapes along the way, such as highways, lakes, yardangs, bridges, flowers, streets, and canyons, enriching the types of scenery. While enjoying the scenery, you won't feel visually fatigued, and these spots are great for photography.
🍩【Must-Try Foods】:
Urumqi/Karamay/Yining: Pilaf, baked buns, noodles, kebabs, naan
Burqin County: Cold-water fish
Sayram Lake: Whitefish
Nalati Town: Whole roasted lamb
🏨【Accommodation Guide】:
Urumqi:
Three-star: All Seasons Hotel/Campanile Hotel...
Four-star: Atour Hotel/Urumqi Hengyu International Hotel...
Five-star: Urumqi Hantang Hotel/Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel...
Burqin County:
Three-star: Burqin Hongyu Furui Hotel/Burqin Baishun Holiday Hotel...
Four-star: Burqin Night Light City Holiday Hotel/Burqin Green City Grand Hotel...
Five-star: Burqin Kanas Birch Forest Luxury Camp...
Kanas Scenic Area:
Old Village: Kanas Marmot Band B&B/Deep Mountain Leisure Villa B&B...
New Village: Kanas An Encounter Hidden World B&B/Kanas A Litchi Tree Villa...
Hemu Scenic Area:
Old Village: Hemu Mountain Villa/Hemu Zanjue Guanshan Residence...
New Village: Hemu Mountain Cottage B&B/Hemu Cezanne Art B&B...
Service Area: Hemu Super 8 Hotel/Burqin Hemu Taoyuan B&B...
Karamay:
Three-star: Vienna Hotel/Starway Hotel...
Four-star: Atour Hotel/Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel...
Yining:
Three-star: All Seasons Hotel/Orange Hotel...
Four-star: Yining Colorful Flower City Hotel/Yining Cloud Hotel...
Five-star: Yining Ili River Hotel/Yining Wenzhou International Hotel...
Nalati Town:
Three-star: Nalati Huashijian Garden Hotel/Nalati Borui Linyin Hotel...
Four-star: Xinyuan Huahai Nalati B&B/Xinyuan Huahai Nalati B&B...
Five-star: Ctrip Holiday Farm (Nalati Forest Park Joint Venture Store)...
🚌【Transportation Guide】:
Xinjiang is vast, and there are no suitable buses to reach each attraction. Besides trains and planes, it is recommended to self-drive or hire a local car.
🧡【Tips】:
The weather in Xinjiang changes quickly. It is hot at noon and cool in the morning and evening. Please bring different types of clothes, protect yourself from UV rays, and prevent colds.
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