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Explore the Secret Realm of Northern Xinjiang:A 9-Day Immersive Travel Guide to Mountain Trekking and Lakeside Scenery
I. Itinerary Highlights: A Profound Experience Intertwining Nature and Culture
The grandeur of Northern Xinjiang lies in the excellent fusion of the wild charm of mountain trekking and the tranquility of lakeside scenery. The newly upgraded 9-day itinerary for 2026 starts from Urumqi, connecting core landscapes such as Sayram Lake, Kanas, and the Duku Highway, covering four major landform types: forests, grasslands, canyons, and lakes. The itinerary specially designs a ‘trekking + light travel photography’ mode, with daily trekking distances controlled between 5-8 kilometers, equipped with professional guides and emergency support teams to balance exploration fun and safety.
【Core Experiences】
Sayram Lake Circumnavigation Trek:Traverse secret spots along the lakeshore such as Dianjiangtai and Kele Yongzhu, encountering swans and naturally growing marmots
Kanas Three Bays Light Trek:Fairy Bay morning mist photography, Moon Bay boardwalk trek, and Wolong Bay geological science explanation
Northern Section of Duku Highway Crossing:Experience four seasons in one day, passing by the Hashilergen Daban snow wall and the Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery
Hemu Village Stargazing Camping:Set up tents beside Tuwa wooden houses and observe the Milky Way with professional telescopes
II. 2026 Simple Itinerary Arrangement (Highlights Extracted Daily)
【Day 1:Initial Exploration of Urumqi Culture】
Morning:Check into a four-diamond hotel after airport pickup, gifted with a Xinjiang dried fruit gift box
Afternoon:Free activities at Xinjiang International Bazaar (recommended experiences: Ethnic Musical Instruments Museum, Century-Old Tea House)
Dinner:Explore authentic cuisine at Lingguan Lane (roasted stuffed bun, hand-grabbed rice, kvass beverage)
【Day 2:Sayram Lake Circumnavigation Adventure】

Explore the Secret Realm of Northern Xinjiang: A 9-Day Immersive Travel Guide to Mountain Trekking and Lakeside SceneryMorning:Cross the S21 Desert Expressway, stopping at the Kelameili Sand Dune Park along the way
Afternoon:Trek along the east shore of Sayram Lake (3 kilometers), photograph the ‘blue tears’ lake surface
Special Arrangement:Lakeside afternoon tea (providing medicinal tea and snacks from various ethnic groups)
Accommodation:Lake view hotel (including floor heating to cope with mountain cold)
【Day 3:Guozigou Bridge and Lavender Manor】
Morning:Second visit to Sayram Lake, self-drive the west shore route (check in at the S-curve highway photo spot)
Noon:View the Guozigou Bridge, drone aerial photography service (gifted with 3 refined photos)
Afternoon:Huocheng Lavender Manor (excellent bloom in June, providing Hanfu rental for photos)
Accommodation:Four-diamond hotel in Yining city (gifted with welcome fruits)
【Day 4:In-Depth Exploration of Kanas】
Morning:Cross the Junggar Basin, viewing the Hundred-Li Oil Field spectacle along the way
Afternoon:Tour the Kanas Scenic Area (including the Guanyu Platform shuttle bus for a panoramic view)
Special Experience:Visit a Tuwa family (learn khoomei singing and make milk wine)
Accommodation:Jiadengyu eco-wooden house (with bathroom and 24-hour hot water)

I. Itinerary Highlights: A Profound Experience Intertwining Nature and Culture【Day 5:Discovery of Hemu Village Secret Realm】
Morning:Self-drive the Hemu Highway, stopping at the Meilifeng Grassland along the way
Afternoon:Trek in Hemu Village (5 kilometers), ascend the Hadeng Platform for a panoramic village view
Night Activity:Bonfire party (providing matouqin performance and roast whole lamb)
Accommodation:Hemu characteristic wooden house (upgraded with electric blankets and thick bedding)
【Day 6:Northern Section of Duku Highway Crossing】
Morning:Comprehensive vehicle inspection before departure, equipped with snow chains and oxygen cylinders
Highlights Along the Way:Qiaoerma Glacier Viewing Platform, Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery picnic
Afternoon:Arrive in Nalati Town, experience the yurt culture of various ethnic groups
Accommodation:Nalati Grassland homestay (including breakfast, providing horse rental services)
【Day 7:Nalati Aerial Grassland Trek】
Morning:Self-drive the Panlong Ancient Road, ascend the Nomadic Family Viewing Platform
Afternoon:Trek on the aerial grassland (8 kilometers, equipped with guides and first aid kits)
Special Arrangement:Grassland afternoon tea (freshly brewed milk tea and baorsak pastries)

The grandeur of Northern Xinjiang lies in the excellent fusion of the wild charm of mountain trekking and the tranquility of lakeside scenery. The newly upgraded 9-day itinerary for 2026 starts from Urumqi, connecting core landscapes such as Sayram Lake, Kanas, and the Duku Highway, covering four major landform types: forests, grasslands, canyons, and lakes. The itinerary specially designs a ‘trekking + light travel photography’ mode, with daily trekking distances controlled between 5-8 kilometers, equipped with professional guides and emergency support teams to balance exploration fun and safety.Accommodation:Four-diamond hotel in Nalati Town (gifted with foot bath service to relieve fatigue)
【Day 8:Cultural Experience on Return to Urumqi】
Morning:Visit the Xinjiang Museum (focus on viewing the ‘Niya Site’ exhibition hall)
Afternoon:Shopping at Erdaoqiao International Bazaar (recommended purchases: Atlas silk, Yingjisha knife)
Dinner:Silk Road Encounter Restaurant (Michelin-recommended Xinjiang cuisine, reservation required)
【Day 9:Free Activities and Airport Transfer】
Morning:Flexible arrangement based on flight time (gifted with a visit to Red Hill Park)
Afternoon:Private airport transfer, ending a pleasant journey
III. 2026 Price Description (Range Reference)
Basic Tour Fee:Per capita 3800-5200 yuan (including accommodation, transportation, tickets, meals, guide services)
【Fees Included】
Transportation:Full正规 (regular) tour bus (including fuel and toll fees)
Accommodation:8 nights accommodation (4 nights four-diamond hotels + 3 nights characteristic wooden houses + 1 night grassland homestay)
Tickets:First entrance tickets to core scenic areas such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati

【Core Experiences】Meals:8 breakfasts + 7 main meals (including 3 special meals: roast whole lamb, cold-water fish banquet, medicinal tea banquet)
Services:Professional guide accompaniment, drone aerial photography, basic travel insurance
【Fees Not Included】
Personal expenses (such as souvenir purchases, scenic area电瓶车 (battery-powered vehicles))
Self-funded projects (such as Kanas boat tour 180 yuan/person, Nalati horse riding 150 yuan/hour)
Single room supplement (single travelers will try to be coordinated for room sharing, special cases require separate negotiation)
【Price Fluctuation Description】
June-August is peak season, prices may increase by 10%-15%
Early bird discount available for bookings made 30 days in advance (subject to customer service confirmation)
The final price is subject to the contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate with the tour schedule
IV. Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for detailed itinerary and quotation. When registering, provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number, contact information, and special needs (such as dietary restrictions, mobility issues). Reasonable itinerary changes can be made after mutual agreement.
V. Service Guarantees and Precautions
【Service Standards】

Sayram Lake Circumnavigation Trek: Traverse secret spots along the lakeshore such as Dianjiangtai and Kele Yongzhu, encountering swans and naturally growing marmotsVehicles:Disinfected daily, equipped with first aid kits and charging ports
Accommodation:Confirm room type 3 days in advance, strive for hot water supply and network coverage
Meals:Team meal standard not less than 60 yuan/person, providing meal choices
Emergency:24-hour butler service, established green channel with Urumqi tertiary hospitals
【Pre-Trip Preparation】
Documents:Original valid ID (frequent verification required at scenic areas and gas stations)
Clothing:Windbreaker, thin down jacket, quick-dry clothes, sun protection clothing
Medications:Cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine (inconvenient to purchase medicine at scenic areas)
Cash:Prepare 200 yuan in change daily (cash recommended for some pastoral area stalls)
【Special Tips】
The Duku Highway is open from June to October each year, recommended for vehicles with 7 seats or less
Sayram Lake has a large temperature difference between day and night, with nighttime temperatures possibly as low as 5°C in June
Accommodation conditions in Hemu Village are limited, recommended to bring disposable bedding and slippers
Respect the customs and habits of various ethnic groups, obtain consent before photographing people
VI. Compliance Statement
All information in this itinerary is compiled based on real-time data from May 2026, with specific arrangements subject to the contract signed by both parties. Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency promises not to arrange any consumption links and does not make result-oriented statements (such as ‘carefully see a certain scenic spot’). All changes are made with the premise of safeguarding tourists and experiences. Please read the contract terms carefully before registering and feel free to contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for any questions.

Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation