8-Day Tour of Northern Xinjiang and Urumqi - A Detailed Guide to Help You Enjoy Your Trip

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🛤️ Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrive in Urumqi, enjoy 24-hour airport transfer service, and start your city walk in Urumqi.
Day 2:
Sayram Lake -> Sayram Lake Point General Platform -> Moon Bay -> Kele Yongzhu -> West Sea Grassland
Enjoy Sayram Lake and admire the beautiful scenery of lakes, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains.
Day 3:
World Devil City -> Sphinx -> Tianma Changxiao -> Father of the Earth
Visit World Devil City and marvel at the wonders of nature.
Day 4:
Kanas Scenic Area -> Kanas Lake -> Hemu Scenic Area
Explore Kanas and experience the mysterious lakes and mountains and primitive villages.
Day 5:
Hemu Viewing Platform -> Hemu Grassland -> Hemu Bridge -> Hemu Aid Xinjiang Bridge -> Birch Forest
Climb the Hemu Viewing Platform to overlook the entire Hemu Village, stroll through the birch forest, and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
Day 6:
Gurbantunggut Desert -> Karamay Desert Park -> Tianshan Tianchi Lake -> Dinghai Shenzhen
Cross the desert and visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake to admire the magnificence and mystery of nature.
Day 7:
Free time in Urumqi to experience the charm of the city. (No transportation is included on this day)
Day 8:
Leave Urumqi and end your pleasant journey. We look forward to seeing you again. (Airport/station transfer service is provided)
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Travel tips:
🍽️ Food: You must try Xinjiang roast whole lamb and pilaf. Be careful with the spiciness, don't be scared by the super spicy food!
📸 Photo spots: Erdaoqiao Temple and International Grand Bazaar are great places to take photos during the blue hour!
🎉 Customs: Experience Islamic architecture on Xinjiang Min Street and feel the collision of exotic customs and culture.
👫 Friendly reminder: Xinjiang has long daylight hours, so adjust to the time difference. It's still bright at 9 pm!
🧥 Clothing: The temperature difference is large, so remember to bring warm clothes to avoid catching a cold and affecting your mood.
🚗 Travel preparation: Renting a car is very free, but check the condition of the car. Safety first!
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✈ Come and enjoy a spontaneous trip to Northern Xinjiang and Urumqi. You won't regret it!