Ten Days Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Half Ili, Half Southern Xinjiang
“Who understands!”@新疆当地向导魏翼 · 3 months ago
2026 16-Day Ultimate North and South Xinjiang Tour Route
“【Introduction】:
Unlock the exciting ways to explore Xinjiang with one click
【Tianchi Forest Light Hiking】Stroll along the Tianchi forest trail and breathe in pure natural fresh oxygen
【Check in at Bogda Snow Mountain】Look up at the majestic Bogda Snow Mountain and feel the sacredness and grandeur of the snowy peaks
【Ahe Highway】Travel through the stunning Ahe Highway, enjoying grasslands, forests, and valleys along the way
【Bonfire Party】Light up a blazing bonfire and gather around for singing and dancing
【Hemu Sunrise】At the moment of sunrise in the east, fall into a fairy-tale wonderland of breathtaking beauty
【Fish Viewing Platform】Climb to the top of Kanas Fish Viewing Platform and overlook the panoramic view of the sacred lake
【Tuva Intangible Cultural Heritage Performer】Listen to the ancient melodies of the Tuva and experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage
【Kanas Three Bays Tour】Walk through the three bays of Kanas, appreciating the interplay of morning mist, clear water, and forest sea
【Small Train through Yadan Landforms】Experience the natural wonder of wind-eroded landscapes on a small train ride
【Self-driving around Sayram Lake】Drive around Sayram Lake and encounter the ultimate scenery of snowy mountains and blue lakes
【Nalati Cableway】Get a bird’s-eye view of the mountains and capture the beautiful scenery of Nalati
【Bayinbuluke Panorama】Stroll through the Bayinbuluke grassland and take in the magnificent scenery of winding rivers
【Check in at Duku Highway】Cross the Duku Highway and experience four seasons in one day
【Self-driving through Kizil Gorge】Drive through the red canyon and feel the grandeur and rugged geological wonders
【Wensu Grand Canyon】Red rocks like flames, intersecting canyons, showcasing the majestic character of Northwest China
【Yotkan Ancient City】Walk through Yotkan Ancient City and travel back through a thousand years of Western Region history
【Hotan Old Town】Wander the streets and alleys of Hotan Old Town and touch the authentic local life of southern Xinjiang
【Hotan Night Market】Full of local flavor, enjoy authentic Western Region delicacies
【Muztag Glacier Park】Approach the Muztag Glacier and admire the majestic “Father of Glaciers”
【Karakul Lake】The lake’s light and mountain scenery are pure and peaceful, like a sapphire on the plateau
【Panlong Ancient Road】Today you walk all the winding paths, from now on life will be smooth
【Baisha Lake】Pure as paradise, every frame is wallpaper-worthy scenery
【Bandir Blue Lake】Surrounded by snowy mountains, the lake is like jade, a secret paradise hidden in the Pamirs
🛬【Itinerary】:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi - Free activities in the city
Day 2: Urumqi - Tianchi (forest light hiking - check in at Bogda Snow Mountain) - S21 Desert Expressway - Karamay Beautiful Sand Hill Park - Altay
Day 3: Altay - Ahe Highway (passing through Ushilik - Tongba Forest - Tolehait Grassland) - Hemu Village (Hemu Bridge - Hemu Birch Forest - Sunset Viewing Platform - Bonfire Party)
Day 4: Hemu Village (Sunrise Viewing Platform) - Kanas - Border secret spot Baihaba - Lonely Tree - Baihaba Village
Day 5: Baihaba Village - Kanas Fish Viewing Platform - Walk along Kanas Lake - Tuva Intangible Cultural Heritage Performer (arranged from 6.1 to 8.31) - Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay - Moon Bay - Wolong Bay) - Night tour of the riverbank night market - Burqin
Day 6: Burqin - World Devil City - Small train through Yadan landforms - Passing Baili Oilfield - Ketouji - Kuitun
Day 7: Kuitun - Self-driving around Sayram Lake (Waterside Beach - Commanding Platform - West Sea Grassland - Kele Yongzhu - Popular S Bay) - Bole
Day 8: Bole - Northern section of Duku Highway (passing Hashilergen Snow Mountain Daban - Heavenly Waterfall - Watch Tianshan Stone Tablet) - Nalati Town
【Note: If Duku Highway is closed: Bole - Yining - Nalati Town】
Day 9: Nalati Cableway - Sky Grassland - Light grassland photo tour (arranged from 6.1 to 8.31) - Middle section of Duku Highway Bayinbuluke (Swan Spring - Barun Temple - Basirik Viewing Platform - Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of the Kaitu River) - Bayinbuluke Town
Day 10: Bayinbuluke - Southern section of Duku Highway - Big and Small Dragon Pools - Self-driving through Kizil Gorge - Cliffside Coffee - Kuqa
Day 11: Kuqa - Flame Spring - Wensu Grand Canyon - Aksu
Day 12: Aksu - Taklamakan Desert Highway - Yotkan Ancient City - Hotan Tuancheng Old Street - Hotan Night Market
Day 13: Hotan - Shache (Kazanchi Street - Juwuqikule Alley) - Kashgar Old Town - Kashgar Night Market - Kashgar
Day 14: Kashgar - China-Pakistan Friendship Highway - Passing Aoyitake Red Mountain - Baisha Lake - Muztag Glacier Park - Taxkorgan
Day 15: Taxkorgan - Panlong Ancient Road - Bandir Blue Lake - Pamir’s Eye - Karakul Lake - Kashgar
Day 16: Kashgar - Home
🧡【Tips】: For details, please click the bottom left to consult guide Hou Binbin”@新疆向导侯彬彬 · 6 months ago
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