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新疆10日游 10d
Welcome to the heart of Central Asia! We're starting in Urumqi to gear up for a massive loop through the best of Northern Xinjiang's lakes, forests, and grasslands.
10days
22stops
DAY01
Diwopu Airport → International Grand Bazaar
Overnight in International Grand Bazaar
- 14:00Diwopu Airport· start
- 17:00International Grand Bazaar· overnight
Food
- Awen Baked Buns · Crispy, juicy lamb-filled buns. Get them fresh out of the oven!
- Silk Road Fruit Market · Grab some fresh figs and Hami melons for the road.
Costs
- Airport Transfer
- $15
- Boutique Hotel
- $70
DAY02
Urumqi Start → Fuyun County
Overnight in Fuyun County
- 09:00Urumqi Start· start
- 12:00S21 Desert Highway
- 18:00Fuyun County· overnight
Food
- Highway Service Area Lagman · Hand-pulled noodles that hit the spot mid-drive.
Costs
- Gas
- $40
- Fuyun Guesthouse
- $50
DAY03
Keketuohai → Hemu Village
Overnight in Hemu Village
- 09:00Keketuohai· start
- 17:00Hemu Village· overnight
Food
- Hemu Yogurt · Thick, creamy, and topped with local honey.
- Tuvan BBQ · Smoky lamb ribs grilled over wood fires.
Costs
- Hemu Entry
- $25
- Log Cabin Stay
- $120
DAY04
Hemu Sunrise → Kanas Lake
Overnight in Kanas Lake
- 07:00Hemu Sunrise· start
- 13:00Moon Bay
- 16:00Kanas Lake· overnight
Food
- Cold Water Fish · Freshly caught from the local rivers, super tender.
Costs
- Kanas Ticket
- $35
DAY05
Kanas Departure → Urho Ghost City
Overnight in Urho Ghost City
- 09:00Kanas Departure· start
- 18:30Urho Ghost City· overnight
Food
- Urho Big Plate Chicken · Spicy chicken and potatoes served over wide noodles.
Costs
- Ghost City Entry
- $15
- Karamay Hotel
- $60
DAY06
Karamay Start → West Bank Swans
Overnight in West Bank Swans
- 10:00Karamay Start· start
- 15:00Sayram Lake East Gate
- 17:00West Bank Swans· overnight
Food
- Kazakh Milk Tea · Salty, buttery, and perfect for the lakeside breeze.
Costs
- Sayram Lake Entry
- $20
- Lakeside Glamping
- $150
DAY07
Guozigou Bridge → Nalati Grassland
Overnight in Nalati Grassland
- 10:00Guozigou Bridge· start
- 16:00Nalati Grassland· overnight
Food
- Horse Meat Sausage · A local Ili specialty. Lean and very flavorful.
Costs
- Nalati Entry
- $30
DAY08
Nalati Morning → Nine Curves
Overnight in Nine Curves
- 09:00Nalati Morning· start
- 19:00Nine Curves· overnight
Food
- Bayanbulak Roast Lamb · The grass here is salty, making the lamb naturally seasoned.
Costs
- Bayanbulak Entry
- $25
DAY09
Dushanzi Canyon → Urumqi Return
Overnight in Urumqi Return
- 13:00Dushanzi Canyon· start
- 20:00Urumqi Return· overnight
Food
- Ice Cream in Urumqi · Traditional handmade ice cream with nuts and honey.
Costs
- Canyon Entry
- $10
- Final Dinner
- $40
DAY10
Local Market → Diwopu Airport
- 10:00Local Market· start
- 14:00Diwopu Airport
Food
- Nan Bread · Buy a stack of fresh Nan to take home. They last forever!
Costs
- Souvenirs
- $50
Heads Up
- Day 2: 6h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 5: 6h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 9: 7h driving — plan rest stops