Xinjiang Travel Itinerary

The Ultimate 10-Day Xinjiang Loop Guide is Here! 🏔️ This route covers stunning attractions like Tianshan Canyon, Yizhao Highway, and Duku Highway, with unique experiences including horseback riding on grasslands, lavender fields, and the Heavenly Horses Bathing in River spectacle. The scenery along the way is breathtakingly beautiful!

🚗 Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check into Vienna Hotel (Hualing Market Branch), recommended to visit nearby Hetian Street Night Market for grilled skewers! 🍢

Day 2: Embark on the spectacular S101 Hundred-Mile Danxia Scenic Drive! Pass by Kensiwate Reservoir (like a sapphire embedded in mountains) and Anjihai Grand Canyon (aerial views are magnificent), stay at Jinji Hotel in Bole.

Day 3: Take dreamy photos at Princess Jieyou Lavender Garden (wear white dresses 👗), arrive at popular Ili homestay Nalan Pavilion in the evening with mountain views from the courtyard.

Day 4: Challenge the "Mini Duku" Yizhao Highway (only for vehicles under 7 seats), watch the galloping horses performance at Zhaosu Wetland Park, stay at Huaman Houyuan Homestay (owner plays dombra).

Day 5: Hike the Xiata Ancient Trail for close-up glacier views (might encounter marmots!), reach Tekes Bagua City by evening, stay at Qianshan Xiao Homestay.

Day 6: The "Human Body Grassland" at Kalajun Prairie is stunning! Wear red for photos 📸, stay at a characteristic homestay near Nalati Grassland.

Day 7: Full day at Nalati Grassland (visit both Sky Grassland and Valley Grassland), stargazing 🌌 at the grassland homestay.

Day 8: Drive the northern section of Duku Highway (open June-September only), experience four seasons in one day! Stay at Kuytun Yueke Holiday Hotel.

Day 9: Feel the heat of Flaming Mountain in Turpan 🔥, eat freshly picked seedless white grapes in Grape Valley, stay at Afanti Manor.

Day 10: Return to Urumqi to visit Grand Bazaar for dried fruits and Xinjiang Museum.

✨ Highlights:
1. Three scenic routes covered: S101 Danxia Road + Yizhao Highway + Duku Highway
2. Carefully selected characteristic homestays daily, some with mountain/grassland views
3. Specially arranged off-peak visiting times (e.g., early morning horseback riding at Xiata)
4. Top 3 local restaurants included in each stop

⚠️ Practical Tips:
1. Strict security checks in Xinjiang - keep ID ready
2. Grassland homestays have limited amenities - bring toiletries
3. Some areas have no signal - download offline maps
4. Prepare snacks for long drives (but service stations sell melons)