大理-新疆10 10d
Route: Dali→Erhai→Huaping→Panzhihua Driving: ~6 hours
Day 1 · Dali to Panzhihua
Highlight: Erhai Lake views. Note: Long drive day.
Dali Ancient City
Explore historic streets and city gates.
Erhai Lake Viewpoint
Enjoy panoramic views of the serene lake.
Huaping County Stop
Brief stop for rest and local snacks.
Panzhihua City Center
Check into hotel and relax in the city.
Day 2 · Panzhihua to Chengdu
Highlight: Scenic drive. Note: Prepare for mountain roads.
Panzhihua City Center
Depart from Panzhihua, heading north.
Qionghai Lake
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Qionghai Lake.
Chengdu Jinjiang District
Arrive in Chengdu, explore local cuisine.
Day 3 · Chengdu to Guangyuan
Highlight: Dujiangyan. Note: Ancient engineering marvel.
Chengdu Jinjiang District
Start the day from Chengdu.
Dujiangyan Irrigation System
Visit the ancient irrigation system.
Guangyuan City Center
Arrive in Guangyuan, a historic city.
Day 4 · Guangyuan to Lanzhou
Highlight: Maijishan Grottoes. Note: Buddhist art treasures.
Guangyuan City Center
Depart Guangyuan, heading towards Gansu.
Maijishan Grottoes
Explore the stunning Buddhist cave art.
Lanzhou Chengguan District
Arrive in Lanzhou, try local beef noodles.
Day 5 · Lanzhou to Zhangye
Highlight: Zhangye Danxia. Note: Rainbow mountains.
Lanzhou Chengguan District
Depart Lanzhou, journeying along the Hexi Corridor.
Leitai Han Tomb
Visit the tomb where the Bronze Galloping Horse was found.
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
Witness the vibrant 'rainbow mountains' at sunset.
Day 6 · Zhangye to Hami
Highlight: Jiayuguan Fort. Note: Western end of Great Wall.
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
Morning views of Danxia before departure.
Jiayuguan Fort
Explore the historic fortress, a Great Wall outpost.
Hami City Center
Arrive in Hami, gateway to Xinjiang.
Day 7 · Hami to Turpan
Highlight: Hami King's Tomb. Note: Uyghur history.
Hami City Center
Depart Hami, heading deeper into Xinjiang.
Hami King's Tomb
Visit the mausoleum of the Hami Uyghur Kings.
Turpan Jiaohe Ruins
Explore the ancient city ruins, a UNESCO site.
Day 8 · Turpan to Urumqi
Highlight: Heavenly Lake. Note: Stunning alpine scenery.
Turpan Jiaohe Ruins
Morning exploration of Jiaohe Ruins.
Emin Minaret
Visit the beautiful Uyghur-style minaret.
Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
Enjoy the breathtaking views of Tianchi Lake.
Urumqi Xinjiang Regional Museum
Arrive in Urumqi, visit the museum.
Day 9 · Urumqi to Kuitun
Highlight: Dushanzi Grand Canyon. Note: Unique geological formations.
Urumqi Xinjiang Regional Museum
Explore the museum's rich exhibits.
Dushanzi Grand Canyon
Marvel at the dramatic canyon landscapes.
Kuitun City Center
Check into hotel in Kuitun.
Day 10 · Kuitun to Yining
Highlight: Sayram Lake. Note: 'Pearl of the Silk Road'.
Kuitun City Center
Depart Kuitun, heading towards Ili Valley.
Sayram Lake Scenic Area
Enjoy the stunning alpine lake and surrounding grasslands.
Yining City Center
Arrive in Yining, the final destination.