Explore the Stunning Scenery of Northern Xinjiang

8 Days and 7 Nights Northern Xinjiang Loop Tour for 5 People, Budget 30,000 RMB, 6,000 RMB per Person - Explore the Stunning Scenery of Northern Xinjiang

Travel Overview
5 people (friends/family traveling together)
8 days and 7 nights (best recommended from June to September)
30,000 RMB (6,000 RMB per person)
Urumqi, Tianchi, Keketuohai → Kanas → Hemu → Sailimu Lake → Yining → Return
Pure leisure with no shopping, private car tour, stay in scenic area homestays, deep experience of grasslands + forests + lakes

Budget Details (Total: 29,800 RMB, 200 RMB reserved for emergencies)

Item | Cost | Description
Round-trip Airfare or Train | 12,500 RMB | Economy class or second-class high-speed train seats, discounts for early booking
Private Car + Driver/Guide | 8,000 RMB | 7-seat business van or SUV, including fuel, tolls, and driver service
Accommodation (7 nights) | 5,600 RMB | Average 800 RMB per night, including Kanas wooden cabins, Hemu log cabins, Sailimu Lake RV campsite, and other unique stays
Scenic Area Tickets + Shuttle Bus | 2,700 RMB | Tianchi 155×5 + Keketuohai 126×5 + Kanas + Hemu 230×5 + Sailimu Lake 70×5
Meals | 1,800 RMB | Average 225 RMB per day, enjoy roast whole lamb, hand-pulled rice, kvass, big plate chicken
Miscellaneous + Insurance + Souvenirs | 200 RMB | Highland insurance, bottled water, small gifts, etc.
Total: 29,800 RMB

Itinerary (Classic Northern Xinjiang Golden Loop)
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi
Pick up and check-in, visit the International Grand Bazaar, enjoy your first barbecue meal
Optional evening: watch the live "Silk Road" performance (voluntary, additional fee)
Stay in city chain hotels like Mercure or Vienna

Day 2: Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi
Depart in the morning, cross the Tianshan Mountains, overlook snow-capped peaks reflected in the blue lake
Visit Mayashan, Dinghai Divine Needle ancient elm tree
Return to Fukang or Keketuohai area in the afternoon
Ticket + shuttle: 155 RMB/person

Day 3: Keketuohai National Geopark
Explore the Irtysh Grand Canyon, see the Divine Bell Mountain and Red Leaf Forest
Experience the "Swiss scenery of the Northwest frontier"
Ticket + shuttle: 126 RMB/person
Stay in Keketuohai town homestay

Day 4: Keketuohai → Kanas Lake (Scenic Road Highlights)
Photograph the triple landscapes of Gobi, grasslands, and snow mountains along the way
Arrive at Kanas Visitor Center by evening, transfer to shuttle bus into the scenic area
Kanas ticket + shuttle: 155 RMB/person
Stay in Jiadenyu or Burqin homestay

Day 5: Kanas One-Day Tour
Climb the Fish Viewing Platform for panoramic views, hike Moon Bay and Fairy Bay
Experience Tuvan culture, listen to the Chuwuer flute
Second shuttle entry: 75 RMB/person

Day 6: Hemu Village → Sailimu Lake
Morning visit to the primitive village of Hemu, climb Hadeng platform to see morning mist and cooking smoke
Afternoon drive to Sailimu Lake, known as "the last drop of the Atlantic"
Self-drive around the lake, photograph swans, glaciers, and blue ice (summer features flower seas)
Hemu ticket + shuttle: 102 RMB/person; Sailimu Lake: 70 RMB/person
Stay at Sailimu Lake starry sky RV campsite or Huocheng hotel

Day 7: Sailimu Lake → Yining → Optional Nalati Grassland
Cross Guozigou Bridge, arrive in Yining, check out the exotic style of Six Star Street
If time permits, visit Nalati (requires extending the trip)
Enjoy handmade ice cream and a glass of Wusu beer

Day 8: Return
Transfer to airport/train station according to your flight/train schedule, end your magnificent Xinjiang journey

Travel Tips:
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; bring a windbreaker, sunscreen, and sunglasses
All scenic spots require ID for ticket purchase and advance booking with strict management like the Potala Palace
Respect ethnic minority customs; no outside food allowed in halal restaurants

Summary in One Sentence:
Spend 30,000 RMB to take your dearest ones on a trip to Xinjiang
Wake up in the morning mist of Kanas, hold hands and run by Sailimu Lake,
You will find that China’s most beautiful scenery is not far away, but on the road side by side.

Suitable for: Nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and travelers seeking free and in-depth exploration
This trip is worth a lifetime of memories.