Welcome to beautiful Xinjiang!

Itinerary Overview
Days Destination Main Activities Accommodation Suggestions 👍
Day 1 Urumqi City Tour: Tianshan Tianchi, International Grand Bazaar City Economy Hotel or Guesthouse
Day 2 Turpan Flaming Mountains, Karez Irrigation System, Jiaohe Ancient City Turpan Economy Accommodation
Day 3 Hami or Korla (optional) Hami City or Korla Bayinbuluke Grassland (adjust based on time and budget) Local Economy Accommodation
Day 4 Kanas Lake Head to Kanas to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery Guesthouse near Kanas
Day 5 Kanas Tour Lake area, bird watching, hiking Same as above
Day 6 Return to Urumqi Return to Urumqi, rest or shopping City Economy Hotel or Guesthouse
Day 7 Urumqi City or Surrounding Attractions Shopping, free activities, or museum visits -

Detailed Itinerary Suggestions
Day 1: Urumqi
Tianshan Tianchi: Early morning departure by bus or carpool to Tianchi. Ticket about 100 RMB; park transportation and cable car fees extra.
International Grand Bazaar: Evening stroll and try Xinjiang specialties like kebabs and hand-pulled noodles.
Accommodation: Choose an economy hotel in the city, about 150-200 RMB/night.
Day 2: Turpan
Transport: Take train or long-distance bus, about 2-3 hours, ticket price around 50-100 RMB.
Attractions:
Flaming Mountains: Ticket about 80 RMB
Karez Irrigation System: Free or small fee
Jiaohe Ancient City: Ticket about 50 RMB
Accommodation: Economy hotel in Turpan city, about 150 RMB.
Day 3: Hami or Korla
Option 1: Hami, experience local culture
Option 2: Korla, visit Bayinbuluke Grassland (ticket about 100 RMB)
Transport: Long-distance bus or chartered car, budget under 200 RMB.
Days 4-5: Kanas
Transport: From Urumqi to Kanas by train + bus, or carpool/charter (carpool or shared tickets recommended if budget is tight).
Tickets: Kanas Scenic Area ticket about 200 RMB
Accommodation: Guesthouse near Kanas, about 200-300 RMB/night.
Activities: Hiking around the lake, bird watching, photography.
Day 6: Return to Urumqi
Transport: Return by train or bus.
Rest: Relax in the city, visit People’s Square or Urumqi Museum.
Day 7: Urumqi City
Shopping: International Grand Bazaar, specialty handicrafts
Food: Lamb kebabs, big plate chicken, naan bread, etc.
Budget Suggestions
Item Estimated Cost (RMB)
Transport (train/bus) 1000
Tickets and park transport 500
Accommodation 7 nights x 150 RMB = 1050
Meals 7 days x 50 RMB = 350
Others (shopping, souvenirs, etc.) 500
Total approximately 3400-4000 RMB
Remaining funds can be used as backup or for purchasing special souvenirs.

Tips
Transport: Book train or long-distance bus tickets in advance to avoid price hikes during peak seasons.
Accommodation: Choose economy hotels or hostels; early booking offers better deals.
Food: Xinjiang cuisine is rich; kebabs, hand-pulled noodles, naan, and lamb skewers are must-tries.
Clothing: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; bring suitable clothing.
Safety: Keep an eye on personal belongings in scenic areas and follow local regulations.
Wishing you a pleasant trip to Xinjiang!