Xinjiang Panoramic Tour Guide: Explore North and South Xinjiang with Us

Hey everyone! As a team specializing in Xinjiang tourism for many years, we're revealing our ultimate Xinjiang travel guide today~ The beauty of Xinjiang is truly breathtaking and soul-stirring at first sight! ✨ Whether it's your first visit or you're looking for an in-depth experience, this guide will definitely help you avoid detours! Save it now~

🚌【Classic Itineraries】🚌

🔥7-Day North Xinjiang Highlights Tour
📍Start from Urumqi → Total distance about 1500km

Day1️⃣: Urumqi → Sayram Lake (stay by the lake, 🌌starry sky is stunning!) → Guozigou Bridge
👉Tips: Best time to visit Sayram Lake is May-October, with wildflowers blooming beautifully in July-August! Opening hours: 8:00-22:00

Day2️⃣: Huocheng Lavender Fields (June-July 💜same style as Provence) → Kanzan Blue Lane for photos → Yining
📸Outfit suggestion: White dress + straw hat for instant exotic princess vibes

Day3️⃣: Nalati Grassland (a fairyland on earth❗The aerial grassland is super photogenic!) → Stay in Nalati Town
🎫Ticket: 135 RMB/person, shuttle bus 40 RMB

Day4️⃣: Northern section of Duku Highway (only open for 4 months/year) → Bayinbuluke (🌅sunset over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns is amazing)
⚠️Note: Many winding roads, prepare motion sickness medicine

Day5️⃣-7️⃣: Hejing → Turpan (visit Flaming Mountain🌋) → Grape Valley → Karez Well → Return to Urumqi
🍇Best time for Grape Valley is August-September, freshly picked grapes are super sweet!

🔥8-Day South Xinjiang Cultural Deep Dive
📍Depart from Urumqi → Total distance about 3000km

Day1️⃣: Kuqa Prince's Palace (55 RMB ticket) + Qiuci Cultural Park
Day2️⃣: Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon (🏜️red wonder) → Southern Duku Highway → Bayinbuluke
Day3️⃣: Bosten Lake (China's largest inland freshwater lake) → Korla
Day4️⃣: Lop Village (📸poplar trees + desert photography)
Day5️⃣: Cross Taklamakan Desert Highway (🏜️world's second largest shifting desert)
Day6️⃣: Hotan Grand Bazaar (bargaining tips for handmade carpets) → Kashgar Old Town (century-old houses + handicraft experiences)

🍢【Must-Try Foods】🍢
1️⃣ Big Plate Chicken: Add belt noodles! Soaking up the sauce is heavenly
2️⃣ Red Willow Skewers: Lamb with unique fragrance from red willow
3️⃣ Hand-Pulled Rice: Perfect with onions and garlic!
4️⃣ Baked Buns: Crispy outside, tender inside, bursting with juice💥
5️⃣ Handmade Yogurt: Made by local herders, take some to go!

📸【Instagram-Worthy Spots】📸
✔️Pine Tree Head at Sayram Lake South Gate: Snow mountain + lake in one frame
✔️Deep in Nalati River Valley: Less crowded with stunning views
✔️Kashgar Old Teahouse second floor: Tea + panoramic view of old town
✔️Panlong Ancient Road Viewing Platform: Wear bright colors for better photos

⚠️Important Tips:
1️⃣ Large temperature differences between day and night, bring clothes for all seasons
2️⃣ Strong UV rays, sunscreen🧴+ sunglasses🕶️ are must-haves
3️⃣ Long distances between attractions, recommend chartered cars/group tours