塞上北疆10天 - Letu & China Travel

塞上北疆 - 十日精华之旅

探索新疆壮美风光，体验多元民族文化

梦幻喀纳斯

童话般的湖泊，神秘的水怪传说

空中草原

世界四大草原之一，牛羊成群

高山明珠

大西洋最后一滴眼泪，纯净如镜

行程安排

Day 1: Departure City → Ürümqi

乌鲁木齐城市风光

Core Itinerary: Arrive in Ürümqi, check in at the hotel, and rest freely

                🌟 Highlights:
                First arrival in Xinjiang, acclimatize to the climate and environment
            

📌 Tips: Purchase snacks and drinking water in advance for the subsequent journey

S21沙漠高速公路

Core Itinerary:

Drive along the S21 Desert Expressway and enjoy the desert highway scenery
Visit Kelameili Sand Mountain Park to experience the vastness of the desert
Experience Jiangjun Mountain Cableway (including disco + sunset viewing at Jiangjun Mountain)
Complimentary hot air balloon experience (available after May 1st)

                    🌟 Highlights:
                    Combined experience of desert, sunset, and internet-famous disco
                

🏡 Accommodation: Altay【4-Star Hotel】

📌 Tips: Strong sunlight in desert areas, please take sun protection measures; large temperature difference during sunset, prepare warm clothes

Day 3: Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu

Core Itinerary:

Pass through Ahe Highway (only accessible by commercial vehicles if open), enjoy the scenery of Wuxilik and Tongba Forest en route
Wander in Tuolehaiti Grassland and appreciate the pastoral grassland scenery
Arrive at Hemu Scenic Area and feel the tranquility of the village

                🌟 Highlights:
                Self-driving on the highway + grassland + primitive village, immersive natural experience
            

🏡 Accommodation: Hemu【On-site Scenic Area Accommodation】

📌 Tips: Transportation in the scenic area is mainly by sightseeing bus,travel with light luggage for convenience

Day 4: Hemu → Kanas Lake → Burqin

Core Itinerary:

Visit the fairy-tale Kanas Lake and check in at the core attractions
Tour the Dreamy Three Bays (Shenxian Bay → Moon Bay → Wolong Bay) and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery along the way
Head to Burqin for rest in the evening

                    🌟 Highlights:
                    Kanas Lake + consecutive beautiful scenery of the Three Bays, a paradise for photography
                

🏡 Accommodation: Burqin【4-Star Hotel】

📌 Tips: It is recommended to walk part of the way when visiting the Three Bays to experience the lake view from different angles

独山子大峡谷

Core Itinerary:

Enjoy the view of the Hundred-Mile Oilfield en route and feel the collision between industry and nature
Explore Dushan Grand Canyon and admire the unique landforms
Complimentary internet-famous cliffside aerial photography and 1 cup of cliffside coffee

                    🌟 Highlights:
                    Grand canyon wonders + internet-famous check-in + exclusive aerial photography
                

🏡 Accommodation: Kuitun【4-Star Hotel】

📌 Tips: Follow the staff's guidance during aerial photography and pay attention to safety

Day 6: Kuitun → Sayram Lake → Yining

Core Itinerary:

270° self-driving around Sayram Lake, check in at Keleyongzhu, West Sea Grassland, S-Bend, and Songshutou
Light travel photography at Sayram Lake to freeze the beautiful lake and mountain scenery
Enjoy the view of Guozigou Bridge en route and wander around the Dopaamine Liuxing Street

                🌟 Highlights:
                Self-driving around the lake + travel photography + internet-famous street, combining colors and beautiful scenery
            

🏡 Accommodation: Yining【4-Star Hotel】

📌 Tips: The temperature at Sayram Lake is relatively low, please prepare a thin coat even in summer; light-colored clothes are recommended for travel photography

Day 7: Yining → Qiasi → Nalati

Core Itinerary:

Self-drive to Qiasi and check in at Yanzichuan Bridge
Complimentary "干地起飞" video shooting
Arrive at Nalati Town for rest

                    🌟 Highlights:
                    Self-driving through + internet-famous video shooting, unlock the fun of the journey
                

🏡 Accommodation: Nalati【4-Star Hotel】

📌 Tips: Some sections of the Qiasi road are mountainous, please drive carefully

那拉提空中草原

Core Itinerary:

Take a one-way cableway to the top of Nalati Heavenly Grassland
Wander freely on the grassland and admire the integrated scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and forests

                    🌟 Highlights:
                    Immersion experience of the grandeur and softness of the "Heavenly Grassland"
                

🏡 Accommodation: Nalati【4-Star Hotel】

📌 Tips: Horse riding is available in the grassland (at your own expense), choose regular horse farms for better guarantee

Day 9: Nalati → Ürümqi

Core Itinerary:

Pass through Gongnaisi Forest Farm and enjoy the forest scenery along the way
Drive through the Tianshan Victory Tunnel via Wuyu Expressway and return to Ürümqi

                🌟 Highlights:
                Drive through the Tianshan Tunnel and feel the charm of road trips
            

🏡 Accommodation: Ürümqi【5-Star Hotel】

📌 Tips: Obey the speed limit regulations when driving in the tunnel and check the vehicle fuel in advance

Day 10: Ürümqi → Departure City

Core Itinerary: Pack up and return according to the flight/train schedule

                    🌟 Highlights:
                    End the wonderful journey in Xinjiang and return with full memories
                

📌 Tips: Reserve sufficient time for transportation connection in advance, as there is a large flow of people at the airport/station

⚠️ Alternative Plan (If National Highway 218 is closed due to traffic control)

Day 8: Nalati Town → Nalati Heavenly Grassland → Jinghe/Shuanghe/Bole
Accommodation: Jinghe/Shuanghe/Bole【Comfortable Hotel】

Day 9: Jinghe/Shuanghe/Bole → S101 National Defense Highway → Kensiwat Reservoir → Hundred-Mile Danxia Landform → Ürümqi
Accommodation: Ürümqi【5-Star Hotel】

🌟 Alternative Highlights: Unlock the S101 National Defense Highway and admire the shocking scenery of the Hundred-Mile Danxia Landform