Although this wasn't taken with a camera, I still think it looks great, Xinjiang

Xinjiang | A Dreamy Journey to the Western Regions✨

💫Come to Xinjiang! Capture this mysterious land through your own perspective. Who says you need a camera to take amazing shots? Phone photos can be wallpaper-worthy too～📱

📖Super detailed itinerary:

📍Day 1: Urumqi City Tour
- Must-visit Tian Shan Tianchi (1.5 hours drive from the city)
- Lake water as blue as sapphire💎, open from April 15 to October 31
- Recommended to spend 3-4 hours here

📍Day 2: Sayram Lake Wonderland Trip
- 6-hour self-drive from Urumqi to the "Last Tear of the Atlantic"
- Entrance fee 70 RMB, about 90 km self-drive around the lake🚙
- Guozigou Bridge viewing platform is perfect for photos!

📍Day 3: Yining Folk Experience
- Kazanqi Folk Village (Jiefang South Road business district, Yining City)
- Every blue alley is a perfect photo spot📸
- Be sure to try handmade ice cream🍦 (5 RMB each, great value!)

📍Day 4: Narati Grassland Fun
- Choose the Aerial Grassland route, entrance fee 95 RMB (includes shuttle)
- Horse riding 80 RMB/hour🐎
- Best viewing period is June to August

📍Day 5: Duku Highway Self-drive
- Northern section limited to vehicles with fewer than 5 seats
- Bayinbuluke sunset is so stunning it brings tears😭
- Note: Book accommodations in advance during peak season (July-August)

🚗 Transportation Tips:
Fly directly to Urumqi✈️
Recommend chartering a car to travel between attractions (about 800-1000 RMB/day)
Only vehicles with fewer than 7 seats can access Duku Highway～

🏠 Accommodation Recommendations:
Urumqi: Hotels near the Grand Bazaar (200-500 RMB)
Sayram Lake: RV campsite (500-800 RMB)
Narati: Grassland-style Mongolian yurt experience

🍢 Must-try Food List:
1. Red willow kebabs (starting at 10 RMB/skewer)
2. Big Plate Chicken (88 RMB/serving, enough for 4 people)
3. Hand-pulled rice (25 RMB/serving)
4. Baked buns (3 RMB each)

❗Important Reminders:
- Carry your ID card + border pass
- Sunscreen! Hydrate! Big temperature differences!
- Respect ethnic minority customs

💡Pro tip: Wear bright-colored clothes for better photos!
September grasslands, June flower seas, October poplar forests...
Every season has its unique charm✨