2025 Northern Xinjiang Essence Pure Tour - 10 Days

【Introduction】:
Northern Xinjiang boasts magnificent natural scenery and unique ethnic customs. Here are some highlights of Northern Xinjiang and travel tips:

🛬【Itinerary】:
Day 1: Home - Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake - Burqin
Day 3: Burqin - Kanas Three Bays - Guanyu Pavilion - Hemu
Day 4: Hemu - Hemu Morning Light - Devil City - Karamay
Day 5: Karamay - Duku Highway - Hundred Mile Gallery - Nalati
Day 6: Nalati - Nalati Air Grassland - Tekes
Day 7: Tekes - Kalajun Grassland - Six Star Street - Yining
Day 8: Yining - Lavender - Guozigou Bridge - Sayram Lake Loop - Jinghe
Day 9: Jinghe - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - S101 National Defense Highway - Urumqi
Day 10: Urumqi - Home

- Sayram Lake: Known as the 'last tear of the Atlantic', the lake is clear and blue, surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks reflected in the water. The lakeside is a vast grassland, with wildflowers blooming from May to August.
- Nalati Grassland: One of the four largest grasslands in the world, it is a famous pasture. From June to September, the grassland is covered with wildflowers, herds of cattle and sheep, rolling hills, and dense forests. The scenery of the air grassland is mesmerizing.
- Kalajun Grassland: Divided into East and West Kalajun, the West is known for its grassland scenery, while the East features undulating grasslands, snow-capped mountains, forests, and various landscapes. Wildflowers bloom everywhere in June and July, creating a colorful spectacle.

🍩【Must-Try Foods】:
Hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, lamb skewers, big plate chicken, grilled fish

🏨【Accommodation Guide】:
Ctrip Four Diamonds, Classic Homestays, Century-old Wooden Houses

🚌【Transportation Guide】:
Seven-seater business car or luxury seven-seater

🧡【Tips】:
- Climate and Clothing: The climate in Northern Xinjiang is variable, with large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, you need to bring a thick coat, such as a windbreaker or fleece jacket. In winter, prepare down jackets, thick sweaters, thermal underwear, and snow boots.
- Cultural Customs: Northern Xinjiang is home to many ethnic groups. Respect local minority religious beliefs and customs, such as keeping quiet when entering mosques and not wearing revealing clothing.

Ulungur Lake (Golden Coast Scenic Area) Kanas Scenic Area Hemu Scenic Area Five-Colored Beach Dushanzi Grand Canyon Sayram Lake Guozigou Bridge Nalati Tourist Scenic Area Kalajun Scenic Area Hundred Mile Gallery Tekes Bagua City Tekes