A 11-day beautiful journey through Xinjiang
During this 11-day journey in Xinjiang, you can experience the vastness of the Nalati Scenic Area, where the ‘Air Grassland’ is a must-visit destination. The viral internet-famous bridge is always bustling with visitors, while the babbling streams and picturesque landscapes create a scene straight out of a painting. The spruce forests, snow-capped mountains, and endless grasslands offer stunning photo opportunities at every turn. Northern Xinjiang awaits your exploration—come and immerse yourself in the grandeur and mystery of nature!”
A suggested itinerary for 11 days：
| Date | tourist attraction |
| D1 Urumqi Arrival Guide |
pick up from the airport, check into the hotel |
| D2 Urumqi-Fuyun |
Traveling through the Gurbantunggut Desert |
| D3 Fuyun-Burqin |
Keketuohai, Wucaitan |
| D4 Borjigin-Jiadianyu |
He Mu |
| D5 Jia Dengyu – Burji |
Kanas Three Bays |
| D6 Borjigin-Kuitun |
Wuerhe Devil City |
| D7 Kuitun-Yining |
Sayram Lake |
| D8 Yining-Xinyuan |
Nalati Grassland |
| D9 Xinyuan-Yining |
Kazanqi Folk Village |
| D10 Yining-Urumqi |
Dabazha |
| D11 leaving Urumqi |
After the trip ends, we will take you to the airport and wave goodbye. |
Travel experience：
Riding a horse galloping on a 3D meadow
Experience the lifestyle of Kazakh nomads. Visit a herder’s yurt and enjoy a traditional feast.。
Searching for the secrets of the Tianshan Mountains on the ancient path
Traversing the ancient path connecting the northern and southern parts of the Tianshan Mountains, entering the oil-painting-like snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and forests.
key attractions：
Kanas
Devil’s City
Enjoy the blue ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’
The crisp mountain air carries whispers of distant oceans as you walk beside Xinjiang’s dazzling alpine gem. Known as “The Last Tear of the Atlantic”, this sapphire-blue wonder owes its existence to moisture traveling an astonishing 5,000+ kilometers (3,000 miles) from the Atlantic Ocean.。
This grassland is renowned as the ‘Garden in the Air’.
Here, where poets find their utopia and wanderers discover their Shangri-La, nature composes verses upon an endless canvas of green. This is Nalati Grassland – Xinjiang’s airborne Eden where:
Encountering Warmth in a Charming Xinjiang Town
Horse Carriage Tour Through Uyghur Neighborhoods
(Where Ancient Alleys Whisper Stories & Grapevine Canopies Beckon)
A Lavender Romance in Yili Valley—— China’s Provence, Where Purple Dreams Blossom
Step into China’s Lavender Paradise—— Where Endless Purple Blooms Meet the Sky
Trendy people check-in at popular shopping districts.：
Experience the exotic charm of the Western Regions at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar.
As soon as you step into this place, it feels like you’ve instantly traveled through the mysterious Western Regions, with uniquely distinctive architectural styles that are rich in ethnic charm. The colorful decorations and exquisite carvings leave every detail astonishing.
tasting gourmet food：
Best Time to Go:
During summer and autumn, try to avoid major holidays (Chinese National Day, Spring Festival, Canton Fair, ASEAN Expo) to travel off-peak, avoid crowds, and most importantly, save money!
A detailed itinerary for 11 days：
The following itinerary is for your reference. If you have other needs, we would be honored to arrange professional travel planners for you, who will tailor a personalized itinerary based on your interests, schedule, and budget.
Day 1: Departure from Guangzhou to Urumqi
Welcome to Urumqi. Your personal guide will meet you at the airport arrival hall and then take you by bus to check into the hotel.
Transportation: airplane & bus
Hotel selection: Urumqi Hantang Hotel
Day 2: Urumqi to Furong
After breakfast, take a bus to Furong, sightseeing along the way: Kalamaili Ungulate Nature Reserve, Huoshao Mountain, and Gurbantunggut Desert.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transportation: bus
Hotel selection: Furong Vienna International Hotel
Day 3: From Furong to Burqin
After breakfast, take a bus to Burjin and visit Keketuohai National Geological Park, Yerqi Grand Canyon, Mount God’s Bell, and Wucitán.。
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Transportation: bus.
Hotel Selection: Burjin Fairy Tale Border City Resort Hotel
Day 4: From Burjin to Jardan Valley
After breakfast, head to the Hemin Observation Deck for a panoramic view, or go to the birch forest to choose scenic spots and take large photos. Mountains, clouds, forests, and grasslands can all serve as backdrops for you. Visit the century-old house, delve into the Tuwa family, and learn about their ethereal music; the gently flowing stream under the Hemin Bridge, the fresh and artistic birch forest, and the primitive pointed wooden houses will all make you feel refreshed.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transportation: bus
Hotel selection: Jia Dunyu Hongfu Ecological Hotel
Day 5: Jia Dunyu to Burqin
Touring the Three Bays: Immortal Bay, Moon Bay, and Dragon Bay, those with good physical stamina can choose to hike, feeling as if they are in a fairyland. As you walk along, immerse yourself in the most beautiful scenery of Kanas Lake. For those who don’t want to walk, you can visit one bay and then take a shuttle bus to the next stop. Afterwards, head to the Fish Viewing Platform, which is over 660 meters higher than the lake surface. It is named ‘Fish Viewing Platform’ because it is the spot for observing the legendary creature in Kanas Lake.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transportation: bus
Hotel selection: Bulang Fairy Tale Border City Resort Hotel
Day 6: From Burqin to Kuitun
After breakfast, visit the World Devil City, also known as the ‘Wind City’ due to its location in a windy area. The stone pillars often have strong winds howling between them, sounding like wails of ghosts and wolves, creating a unique and eerie experience, which is why it’s called the Devil City. In 2005, it was rated one of China’s most beautiful Yardang landforms by National Geographic magazine. While riding a small train within the scenic area, you can see many filming locations for famous movies such as ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,’ ‘Seven Swords,’ and ‘The Guests from the Ice Mountain.’
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Transportation: bus.
Hotel selection: Vienna International Hotel in Kuitun.
Day 7: Kuitun to Yining
After breakfast, the green grass is lush, flowers are abundant, and the lake water is clear and blue. Please prepare various poses, as you will definitely be the most stunning one in your friends’ circles! This slow-paced lifestyle of travelers, the perfect spot for photographers, a colorful canvas for painters, and an inspiration source for poets.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Transportation: bus.
Hotel selection: Yining Xinjiang Bay Hotel.
Day 8: Yining to Xinyuan
After breakfast, visit the Nalati Grassland, one of Xinjiang’s most famous grasslands and one of the world’s four major high-mountain meadow plant zones, known as the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transportation: bus
Hotel selection: Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Naraiti Resort Hotel
Day 9: Xin Yuan to Yining
After breakfast, visit Kazanqi Folk Village. This area is an old town without walls or gates, still preserving the authentic Uyghur traditional way of life.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Transportation: bus.
Hotel selection: Yining Xinjiang Bay Hotel.
Day 10: Yining to Urumqi
Morning Bullet Train Back to Ürümqi + Grand Bazaar Exploration
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Transportation: high-speed train and bus.
Hotel selection: Urumqi Hantang Hotel.
Day 11: Urumqi – Departure City
Return to your cozy home according to your flight time
Meal arrangement: breakfast
Transportation: bus
hotel selection：
Recommendation for boutique hotels to enrich your travel experience.
Membership fee quotation：
The price depends on your travel plans, travel dates, number of people, and the hotel and meal requirements you choose
The price includes：
- travel bus
- Chinese-English bilingual tour guide
- The attractions, hotels, and meals listed on the itinerary.
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 customer service hotline during travel
