Northern Xinjiang Winter 8-Day Tour Guide

【Introduction】:
A winter tour guide to Xinjiang can help you plan an unforgettable trip. Here are some detailed suggestions and precautions:
🛬【Itinerary】:
Day 1: Home - Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake - Ghost City of the Sea - Burqin
Day 3: Burqin - Rime Snow Scenery - Snow Mushrooms - Kanas Stroll - Kanas
Day 4: Kanas - Kanas Morning Fog - Hemu Travel Photography - Century-old House - Hemu
Day 5: Hemu - Hemu Sunrise - Jikepulin Ski Resort - Karamay
Day 6: Karamay - Sayram Lake - Snow Tube Experience - Sayram Lake
Day 7: Sayram Lake - Second Visit to Sayram Lake - Sayram Lake Sunrise - Urumqi
Day 8: Urumqi - Home
⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】:
1. Kanas: The winter lake surface resembles a crescent moon, covered in silver like a fairy tale. You can enjoy the magnificent snow scenery and lakes, feeling the magical charm of nature.
2. Hemu: There are the Aid Xinjiang Bridge, viewing platforms, and snow-covered villages, like a paradise on earth. You can hike, take photos, and capture these beautiful moments.
3. Sayram Lake: In winter, Sayram Lake presents a spectacular scene of snowy mountains and blue ice, a paradise for photographers.
4. Ulungur Lake: The frozen lake surface creaks underfoot, offering a unique experience. You can feel the tranquility and beauty of the ice and snow world here.
🍩【Must-Try Foods】:
1. Xinjiang Hot Pot: Using traditional copper hot pots, with beef bone broth as the base, then adding chicken pieces, beef ribs, lamb, etc., it's a winter staple.
2. Clear Stewed Lamb: High-quality ingredients, original flavor, just need to be stewed with salt and onions, it's a delicacy.
3. Xinjiang Milk Tea: An essential on the Xinjiang dining table, bringing warmth throughout the day.
4. Hand-Grasped Meat: A specialty of Xinjiang, the meat is tender and tastes excellent.
5. Roast Whole Lamb: A traditional Xinjiang dish, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an enticing aroma.
🏨【Accommodation Guide】:
Ctrip Four-Diamond Accommodation + Snow Wooden House
🚌【Transportation Guide】:
7-seater business car or large 7-seater business car
🧡【Tips】:
1. Safety First: Pay attention to safety during the tour, especially in activities like skiing and hiking, follow the regulations of the scenic spots, and be cautious of slipping.
2. Respect Local Customs: When traveling in ethnic minority areas, respect local customs and do not disturb the lives of local residents.
3. Protect the Environment: Keep the environment clean during the tour, do not litter.
4. Keep Warm: The winter temperature in Xinjiang is relatively low, take measures to keep warm to avoid catching a cold.
Kanas Scenic Area Hemu Scenic Area Ulungur Lake (Golden Coast Scenic Area) Sayram Lake