7 Days Xinjiang Travel Itinerary, Plan a Week Trip to Xinjiang

If you have 7 days to visit Xinjiang, how would you plan your itinerary? Maybe you want to visit many places, or perhaps you prefer to focus on two or three destinations to have more time to understand and experience the local culture. In 7 days, you could visit Kashgar and its surroundings; or plan for Turpan and Kashgar, Urumqi and Kanas, or Urumqi and Ili, among other options.

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7 Days Xinjiang Highlights Itinerary

Ghost City, Burqin

Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar

Day 1: Urumqi, Arrival at Urumqi

Day 2: Urumqi, visit Xinjiang Museum and Heavenly Lake

Day 3: Urumqi to Turpan (200km, about 3 hours' drive), visit Tuyugou Canyon and Maza Village, Local Uyghur Family Visit, Astana Tombs.

Day 4: Turpan to Urumqi, visit the Ruins of the Ancient City of Jiaohe, Karez Wells, Suleiman Minaret, Pass through the Wind Power Plant.

Day 5: Urumqi to Kashgar by Flight, visit Kashgar Old Town, Zhiren Street, Id Kah Mosque, 100 Years Old Teahouse.

Day 6: Kashgar, visit Lake Karakuli and White Sand Lake

Day 7: Departure Kashgar, transfer from hotel to the airport takes about 30mins

7 Days Best Xinjiang Itinerary

Baked Lamb Buns

Naan Bread Making, Family Visit, Copper Teapot Making, Livestock Market

Day 1: Arrival in Turpan, explore nearby local markets or relax at your accommodation.

Day 2: Turpan, visit the Jiaohe Ancient City, an impressive ancient city ruin. Explore the Karez Irrigation System, an ancient water management system, and the Emin Minaret for its stunning architecture. In the evening, stroll around the Turpan Museum or local bazaars.

Day 3: Turpan, explore Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, visit the Grape Valley to enjoy local fruits, and tour the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves to see ancient Buddhist art.

Day 4: Turpan to Kashgar by Flight, Arrive in Kashgar. Spend the evening exploring the Old Town or relax at your hotel.

Day 5: Kashgar, visit the Id Kah Mosque, the largest mosque in China, and the Kashgar Sunday Market to experience local culture and shop for unique items. Explore the Kashgar Old City for traditional architecture and local craftsmanship.

Day 6: Kashgar, Take a day trip to Karakul Lake or visit Tashkent to see local Uyghur culture. Alternatively, explore the Apak Hoja Tomb and enjoy a visit to the Kashgar Museum.

Day 7: Departure from Kashgar

A Week Xinjiang Itinerary including Kanas Lake

Rainbow Beach, Burqin

Turpan, Urumqi and Kanas

Day 1: Turpan, Arrive at Turpan

Day 2: Turpan, Astana Tombs, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Tuyugou Canyon and Maza VillagePass through the Flaming Mountain

Day 3: Turpan to Urumqi (200km/3 hours' drive), Heavenly Lake, Cruise Tour on Heavenly Lake.

Day 4: Urumqi to Kanas by Flight, visit Kanas Lake.

Day 5: Kanas-Hemu Village, Hemu Scenic Area, stay overnight in the village.

Day 6: Hemu/Kanas to Urumqi by Fligh, about 2 hours' drive to the airport from the village.

Day 7: Departure Urumqi

7 Days Xinjiang Train Travel Itinerary

Kashgar Sunday Bazaar

Tashkurghan, Kashgar, Turpan and Urumqi

Day 1: Arrive at Tashkurghan

Day 2: Tashkurghan to Kashgar (300km one way, 7 hours' drive), The Stone Castle, The Golden Grassland Field of Alar; Lake Karakuli.

Day 3: Kashgar to Turpan by Train: T9528 (20:09 - 10:27+1), Kashgar Old Town, Abakh Khoja Tomb, Id Kah Mosque, Bazaar, Private transfer from the hotel to the bus/train station in Kashgar, Overnight on the train

Day 4: Turpan, Gaochang Ruins, Tuyugou Canyon and Maza Village, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Pass through the Flaming Mountain

Day 5: Turpan to Urumqi (200km one way, 3 hours' drive), The Ruins of the Ancient City of Jiaohe, Suleiman Minaret, The Karez Wells

Day 6: Urumqi, The Heavenly Lake, Cruise Tour on Heavenly Lake, Erdaoqiao Market, Xinjiang Museum

Day 7: Departure Urumqi

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