Unlock Xinjiang with Weiduudu in mid-2025

Itinerary 🔸
🏙️ Day 1: First experience in Lanzhou
📍 Stay at [Anyu·Jian View Hotel] (Address: 25th Floor, Poly Center, No. 526 Yin’an Road, Xiuchuan Street, Lanzhou)
✨ Recommended reasons:
- 25th floor with an excellent view overlooking the entire Yellow River🌊
- Modern design decoration + super comfortable big bed🛏️
- 5-minute walk to Lanzhou Old Street for sightseeing
🌮 Evening rush to [Nanguan Ethnic Flavor Street] (Open: 07:00-21:00)
This place is a foodie paradise! Hand-pulled mutton, stuffed skin noodles, milk egg fermented rice... eat until you can barely walk🤤
🌉 Must check in [First Yellow River Bridge] night view (open 24h), the river breeze is super healing～

🚶 Day 2: Lanzhou city walk
Morning walking check-ins:
[Waterwheel Expo Park] free to see the largest ancient waterwheel group in Northwest China⚙️
[Mother Yellow River Statue] free cultural landmark sculpture, remember to take parent-child photos📸
🚄 At noon, head straight to Urumqi! Stay at Home Inn Neo on Huanghe Road, a 10-minute walk to [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to start shopping spree～

🐫 Day 3: Desert highway crossing
Self-drive on S21 through [Gurbantunggut Desert] to experience the wild survival vibe!
Arrive before sunset at [Koktokay], stay at Qingcheng Baishan Homestay, lying down to watch the stars at night is so romantic✨

🏞️ Day 4: Koktokay exploration
[Koktokay National Mining Park] (Open 9:00-18:00)
Industrial ruins style photoshoot! Remember to dress cool😎
Evening stroll at the Irtysh Grand Canyon, stay at Altay All Season Hotel, soaking in a hot bath is super comfortable🛁

🏡 Day 5: Fairy tale Hemu Village
[Hemu Scenic Area] open 24h, stay in a wooden cabin at Beijiang Home, looking up at the Milky Way at night🌌

💎 Highly recommended top 4 experiences 💎
1️⃣ Sayram Lake: Wildflower sea + blue tears in July-August, every shot is wallpaper!
2️⃣ Kanas: Recommend spending a full day, the Fish Viewing Platform offers an amazing panoramic view!
3️⃣ Nalati Grassland: The feeling of galloping on horseback is super free🏇
4️⃣ Five-color Beach: Must go at sunset! The Danxia landform is breathtaking😭

💡 Super practical tips
☑️ Huge temperature difference between day and night! Bring down jackets and sunscreen
☑️ For self-driving, suggest 2-3 people to take turns driving, some sections have poor signal
☑️ Bring enough cash💰 some scenic spots only accept cash
☑️ Prepare snacks and toys for kids to avoid boredom on long trips