Colorful Beach

Recommended 12-day itinerary, capturing all the stunning views of Northern Xinjiang in one go, offering you a completely rich sensory experience❗ Itinerary Recommendation (Classic 12-Day 11-Night Northern Xinjiang Route) D1: From various places to Urumqi D2: Urumqi---to Burqin via the Colorful Beach (one way 485KM, about 6.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Burqin Attraction (Colorful Beach) D3: Burqin---Kanas---back to Jiadengyu (one way 156KM, about 2.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Jiadengyu Attraction (Kanas) D4: Kanas--Hemu (one way 60KM, about 2 hours by car) Accommodation: Hemu Attraction (Kanas, Hemu) D5: Hemu---Devil City---Karamay (one way 455KM, about 5 hours by car) Accommodation: Karamay Attraction (Devil City) D6: Karamay--Sayram Lake---Qingshui River (one way 445KM, about 5.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Qingshui River Attraction (Sayram Lake) D7: Qingshui River---Xia'ta Ancient Road---Zhaosu (one way 128KM, about 2 hours by car) Accommodation: Zhaosu Attraction (Xia'ta Ancient Road) D8: Zhaosu---Kala Jun---Tekes (one way 125KM, about 1.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Tekes Attraction (Kala Jun Grassland) D9: Tekes---Nalati (one way 280KM, about 3.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Nalati Sky Grassland) D10: Nalati--Bayinbuluk---Nalati (180KM, about 3 hours by car) Accommodation: Nalati Attraction (Returning to the Nine Turns and Eighteen Bends, Swan Lake) D11: Nalati-Duku Highway---Urumqi (one way 420KM, about 6.5 hours by car) Accommodation: Urumqi Attraction (Duku Highway Scenery) D12: Urumqi---to various places

Where to go for the holiday? It must be Xinjiang. With snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, grasslands, and more, the scenery is truly diverse. Especially in summer, the grasslands and snow mountains appear in the same frame, resembling scenes from an animated world. Itinerary D1: From all over the country to Urumqi D2: Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Fuyun D3: Fuyun → Keketuohai → Burqin D4: Burqin → Kanas Lake → Jiadengyu D5: Jiadengyu → Roaming Hemu → Stay in Hemu D6: Hemu → Wuerhe D7: Wuerhe → Devil City → Jinghe D8: Jinghe → Sailimu Lake - Sailing Experience → Kaxgar → Yining D9: Yining → Qiongkushitai → Xinyuan D10: Xinyuan → Nalati Air Grassland → Nalati Town D11: Nalati → Duku Highway → Martyrs' Cemetery D12: Return flight from Urumqi 【tips】 1. Some areas in Xinjiang have poor signal, it is recommended to carry cash 2. There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang, it is advisable to bring a coat 3. Some areas in Xinjiang are dry, be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid bleeding from dryness. 4. In Xinjiang, goods are sold by the kilogram

There is a place where you can see grasslands, snow-capped mountains, lakes, log cabins, and golden birch forests in less than a week. Without going to Kanas, you don't know how beautiful autumn can be. The autumn in Kanas fulfills all your imaginations. Eight days and seven nights D1: Urumqi-S21 Desert Highway-Colorful Beach-Burqin Stay: Burqin County D2: Burqin-Kanas Stay: Kanas D3: Kanas-Hemu Stay: Hemu Scenic Area D4: Hemu-Devil City-Kuitun Stay: Kuitun City D5: Kuitun-Sayram Lake-Lavender Farm Yining Stay: Yining City D6: Yining-Kazanqi Folk Village-Bayinbuluk Stay: Bayin D7: Bayinbuluk-Duku Highway Midsection-Nalati Air Grassland Stay: Nalati Town D8: Nalati-Duku Highway Northern Section-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Urumqi

Why do so many people travel thousands of miles to Xinjiang? Because they are drawn to the Sayram Lake, embedded in the earth like a sapphire, the unique landforms of the Devil's City, God's own reserved land Hemu which seems like a foreign planet, the poetic and picturesque Nalati Grassland intoxicating visitors, the Duku Highway a paradise for self-driving with endlessly beautiful scenery, and the colorful Beach which is as diverse as a painter's palette. Day 1: Departure point - Stay in Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Burqin Stay: Burqin County Day 3: Burqin - Kanas Stay: Back to Kanas Scenic Area Day 4: Kanas - Hemu Stay: Hemu Scenic Area Day 5: Hemu - Back to Colorful Beach - Devil's City - Wuerhe Stay: Wuerhe Day 6: Wuerhe - Sayram Lake - Yining Stay: Yining City Day 7: Yining - Nalati Stay: Nalati Town Day 8: Nalati - Bayanbulak Stay: Bayanbulak Town Day 9: Bayanbulak - Back to Duku Highway - Urumqi Day 10: Urumqi - Departure point

Accompany you to see the 🌿 grasslands, ⛄ snow mountains, and 🎉 lakes. This is the romance of Xinjiang's summer, isn't it? North of the Tianshan Mountains lies the alpine grasslands of Northern Xinjiang. The blue of Kanas Lake and the sunrise at Hemu Village are intoxicating. The flowers bloom splendidly in the summer of Northern Xinjiang, with 🌈 snow-capped grasslands, 🐴 forest pastures, 🐟 glacial lakes, canyons and rivers, Gobi deserts, and the hoofbeats of cattle, sheep, and horses. Itinerary: ☘️D1: Pick up from Urumqi Airport ☘️D2: Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Fuyun ☘️D3: Fuyun - Keketuohai - Burqin ☘️D4: Burqin - Kanas - Jiadengyu ☘️D5: Jiadengyu to Hemu ☘️D6: Hemu - Return to Colorful Beach - Burqin ☘️D7: Burqin Devil's City - Hundred-Mile Oilfield - Kuitun ☘️D8: Kuitun - Sayram Lake - ◎Guozigou Bridge - Lavender Yining ☘️D9: Yining - Narat Grassland in Bayanbulak ☘️D10: Bayanbulak - Return via Duku Highway - Urumqi ☘️D11: Departure from Urumqi Airport

🌞 The summer in Altay is simply breathtakingly beautiful! 😍 As a bona fide Altay local, let me reveal to you the must-visit places here during May and June! 🌟 1️⃣🌲 Kanas —— The 'Oasis Pearl' of China It's not an exaggeration! 💯 This place has been named by 'National Geographic' as one of the 50 must-visit places. The lake's color changes unpredictably, and the high mountains, forests, grasslands, and wildflowers under the blue sky are a visual feast! 🌈 Especially the Shuanghu Thirteen Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Crouching Dragon Bay), which are breathtakingly beautiful. 😌 There's also the Fish Viewing Pavilion, where you might catch a glimpse of the 'mysterious lake monster'! 🐟 2️⃣💐 Hemu —— Simply God's own reserve! 💖 This fairy-tale-like village really makes you not want to leave. Log cabins, birch trees, wildflowers, dandelions... At the turn of spring and summer, this place is full of life, with cattle and sheep roaming leisurely, dogs frolicking, and smoke curling up from the log cabins, painting a moving picture! 🖼️ Stay for a couple of days, and you'll definitely fall in love with it! 🏡 3️⃣🕌 Burqin —— This fairy-tale border town is the essential route to Kanas. The Russian-style architecture and the cinematic feeling at sunset are truly intoxicating. 🌆 You must walk on the Burqin Bridge to feel that unique atmosphere. 🌉 In summer, there are also fountains and dance performances, which are incredibly lively! 🎉 Of course, the local cuisine is also exceptional! Specialty grilled dogfish, roasted nang, grilled lamb skewers... will definitely give you a new appreciation of Xinjiang cuisine! 🍖🍢 4️⃣☄️ Colorful Beach —— This is God's overturned palette! 🎨 The Yardang landform makes this place a representative of colorful Xinjiang. But remember, you must come at the right time, otherwise, you might feel 'the pictures are deceiving'. 😅 The half-hour before sunset is the most beautiful moment for the Colorful Beach. Under the setting sun, the rocks in red, orange, yellow, purple, white... are distinctly colored, and stunningly beautiful! 🌅 Xinjiang's time is a bit different from other places, and the sunset time in summer is even later, so remember to check the local sunset time in advance! 🕖 If it's your first time in Xinjiang, then Altay is definitely your top choice! 🌄✨

Xinjiang, the largest provincial administrative region in China, has a rich and diverse natural scenery and cultural landscape. Here are the ten must-visit attractions in Xinjiang, come and see if there are any attractions you like 1⃣Tianshan Tianchi: Located at the national scenic spot on the half hillside of Bogda Peak, it is an area of 160 square kilometers with four complete vertical natural landscape belts. 2⃣Kanas Lake: The lake is clear and green, surrounded by mountains, and is known as a "paradise on earth". The tourist route can choose Jiadenyu——Halfway Inn——Hemu Village——Black Lake——Kanas and so on. 3⃣Sayram Lake: Known as the "last tear of the Atlantic", it is the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang. 4⃣Bayinbuluke Grassland: It is the largest grassland in China, known as the "world's pasture". 5⃣Colorful Beach: Because the rock layer on the shore contains various minerals, it presents a colorful scene under the sun. 6⃣Flaming Mountain: Located in the middle of the Turpan Basin, it is named for its mountain color like fire. 7⃣Karez: It is an underground water irrigation project created by the ancient people of Xinjiang, known as the "crystallization of human wisdom". 8⃣Lavender Museum: You can enjoy the lavender fields characteristic of Xinjiang. 9⃣Turpan Grape Valley: Grapes are abundant here, and the scenery is pleasant. 🔟International Grand Bazaar: It is the largest market in Xinjiang, where you can buy a variety of Xinjiang specialties and handicrafts.

The Colorful Beach is not far from the county town of Burqin, and generally speaking, if you are traveling the North Xinjiang loop, you would arrange to return to Burqin before evening, or depart from Burqin to the Devil City the next day. The Colorful Beach is a scenic spot that is very "weather-dependent". It is located on the banks of the Irtysh River, and the soil itself has some colorful hues, but if you catch the sunset, the saturation of the colors will be higher and more beautiful. When we went, it was in the morning, so we basically saw its original appearance (the photos are also of the original look). When there are few people in the scenic area, it's not bad to take some photos, but if the weather is bad or the wind is strong or there is no sunset, it greatly diminishes the beauty of the scenery. Moreover, there are no other scenic spots nearby to connect with, so it is recommended to visit when the weather is good and during the sunset for a better experience.

Sayram Lake is the highest-altitude, largest, and most scenic alpine lake in Xinjiang. It is also the last place cherished by the warm and humid Atlantic air currents, hence the saying that it is 'the last tear of the Atlantic'. The summer season is the perfect time to visit Sayram Lake, and for friends who want to play at Sayram Lake, this travel guide is highly recommended. Like and save it, and you'll definitely not get lost! 🌺Recommended Itinerary: 🎉A: 7-Day Grand Northern Xinjiang Loop 🎄D1: Urumqi - Colorful Beach - Burqin 🎄D2: Burqin - Kanas 🎄D3: Jiadengyu - Hemu 🎄D4: Hemu - Urho Ghost City - Urho 🎄D5: Urho - Sayram Lake - Yining/Qingshui River 🎄D6: Yining/Qingshui River - Nalati - Bayanbulak 🎄D7: Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi 🎉B: 8-Day Grand Northern Xinjiang Loop 🎄D1: Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Fuyun/Koktokay. 🎄D2: Fuyun/Koktokay - Koktokay - Colorful Beach - Burqin 🎄D3: Burqin - Kanas - Jiadengyu 🎄D4: Jiadengyu - Hemu 🎄D5: Hemu - Ghost City - Urho 🎄D6: Urho - Sayram Lake - Yining 🎄D7: Yining - Nalati Grassland in the Sky - Bayanbulak 🎄D8: Bayanbulak - Duku Highway - Urumqi

If there are sisters who really want to travel to Xinjiang! You really need to prepare well before you go! ! Xinjiang is a vast place, the routes are super complex, and transportation is a challenge, especially because there are many ethnic minorities and a lot of points to pay attention to. Especially for those who are going for the first time, and also bringing parents, you can consider the Xinjiang pure play local tour group recommended by the editor: 10-Day Northern Xinjiang Tour Day1 Urumqi - Tianshan Tianchi - Fuyun County Day2 Fuyun - Keketuohai - Wucolor Beach Sunset - Burqin Day3 Burqin - Kanas - Baihaba Day4 Baihaba - Hemu Day5 Hemu - Devil City - Karamay Day6 Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Qingshuihe Town. Day7 Qingshuihe - Lavender Manor - Kalajun Grassland - Zhaosu Day8 Zhaosu - Xiatat~Tekes Day9 Tekes - Nalati Air Grassland - Nalati Town Day10 Nalati - Duku Highway - Qiaolma - Urumqi disband

Located at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the beautiful land of Ili becomes like a painting unfolding before our eyes every summer, attracting many tourists to come and check in! The route I'm going to recommend to you today not only allows you to appreciate the stunning scenery of Ili, but also lets you stay in Kanas Hemu, experiencing the unique beauty of the scenic area! Itinerary Day 1 Pick up - Urumqi Stay: Urumqi Day 3 Urumqi---Fuyun Attraction: Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Accommodation: Fuyun Day 3 Fuyun----Burqin Attraction: Keketuohai - Return to the Multicolored Beach. Accommodation: Burqin Day 4: Burqin--Jiadengyu Attraction: Kanas Stay: Jiadengyu Day 5: Jiadengyu-Hemu Attraction: Kanas Scenic Area Stay: Hemu characteristic log cabin Day 6: Hemu---Wuerhe Attraction: Hemu Scenic Area Accommodation: Wuerhe Day 7: Wuerhe--Jinghe Attraction: Devil's City Accommodation: Jinghe Day 8: Jinghe--Yining Attraction: Sayram Lake Accommodation: Yining Day 9 Yining----Qiongkushitai- Attraction: Qiongkushitai Accommodation: Qiongkushitai Day 10: Qiongkushitai----Gongliu Attraction: Tekes Bagua City return to Aktas Grassland Accommodation: Gongliu. Day 11: Gongliu---Bayanbulak Attraction: Bayanbulak Nine Curves Eighteen Bends Accommodation: Bayanbulak Day 12 Bayanbuluk---Nalati Attraction: Nalati Sky Prairie Accommodation: Nalati Day 13: Nalati--Tangbula Attraction: Tangbula Hundred Mile Gallery. Accommodation: Tangbula Prairie Day 14: Tangbu----Urumqi Attraction: Return to Duku Highway Dushanzi Grand Canyon Stay: Urumqi Day 15 Urumqi drop off at the airport

Rainbow Beach is located in the northern part of Xinjiang, Altay region, Burqin County, located on the first and second terraces of the north bank of the Irtysh River, which flows into the Arctic Ocean in China, with an altitude of 480 meters, towards Haba River County, 24 kilometers away from Burqin County. It is also the only way to Kanas Lake Scenic Area. On April 13, 2018, it was shortlisted for the 'Magical Northwest 100 Scenery'. It is a paradise for photography enthusiasts!