2025 Recommended Comprehensive guides in Atour Hotel Taifu Plaza South Ring Road Karamay (Updated September)

【Introduction】: How to explore the classic attractions of Northern Xinjiang in a short time and experience the unique charm of Xinjiang. Every day is very fulfilling~ 🛬【Itinerary】: D1: Your location - Urumqi - International Grand Bazaar D2: Urumqi - Tianchi Lake - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake Golden Coast Scenic Area - Colorful Beach - Burqin County D3: Burqin County - Kanas Scenic Area - Guanyu Pavilion - Kanas Village D4: Kanas Village - Kanas Three Bays - Hemu Scenic Area - Hemu Village D5: Hemu Village - Hemu Viewing Platform - World Devil City - Karamay D6: Karamay - Sayram Lake - Guozigou Bridge - Huocheng Lavender - Yining - Kazanqi Folk Village D7: Yining - Nalati Tourist Scenic Area (Sky Grassland + Valley Grassland) - Nalati Town D8: Nalati Town - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Dushanzi Grand Canyon - Urumqi D9: Urumqi - Autonomous Region Museum - Your location ⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】: Tianchi Lake, Kanas Scenic Area, Hemu Scenic Area, Sayram Lake, Nalati Tourist Scenic Area, and Duku Highway are classic attractions in Northern Xinjiang, showcasing the natural beauty of Xinjiang. Other attractions include landscapes along the way, such as highways, lakes, yardangs, bridges, flowers, streets, and canyons, enriching the types of scenery. While enjoying the scenery, you won't feel visually fatigued, and these spots are great for photography. 🍩【Must-Try Foods】: Urumqi/Karamay/Yining: Pilaf, baked buns, noodles, kebabs, naan Burqin County: Cold-water fish Sayram Lake: Whitefish Nalati Town: Whole roasted lamb 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: Urumqi: Three-star: All Seasons Hotel/Campanile Hotel... Four-star: Atour Hotel/Urumqi Hengyu International Hotel... Five-star: Urumqi Hantang Hotel/Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel... Burqin County: Three-star: Burqin Hongyu Furui Hotel/Burqin Baishun Holiday Hotel... Four-star: Burqin Night Light City Holiday Hotel/Burqin Green City Grand Hotel... Five-star: Burqin Kanas Birch Forest Luxury Camp... Kanas Scenic Area: Old Village: Kanas Marmot Band B&B/Deep Mountain Leisure Villa B&B... New Village: Kanas An Encounter Hidden World B&B/Kanas A Litchi Tree Villa... Hemu Scenic Area: Old Village: Hemu Mountain Villa/Hemu Zanjue Guanshan Residence... New Village: Hemu Mountain Cottage B&B/Hemu Cezanne Art B&B... Service Area: Hemu Super 8 Hotel/Burqin Hemu Taoyuan B&B... Karamay: Three-star: Vienna Hotel/Starway Hotel... Four-star: Atour Hotel/Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel... Yining: Three-star: All Seasons Hotel/Orange Hotel... Four-star: Yining Colorful Flower City Hotel/Yining Cloud Hotel... Five-star: Yining Ili River Hotel/Yining Wenzhou International Hotel... Nalati Town: Three-star: Nalati Huashijian Garden Hotel/Nalati Borui Linyin Hotel... Four-star: Xinyuan Huahai Nalati B&B/Xinyuan Huahai Nalati B&B... Five-star: Ctrip Holiday Farm (Nalati Forest Park Joint Venture Store)... 🚌【Transportation Guide】: Xinjiang is vast, and there are no suitable buses to reach each attraction. Besides trains and planes, it is recommended to self-drive or hire a local car. 🧡【Tips】: The weather in Xinjiang changes quickly. It is hot at noon and cool in the morning and evening. Please bring different types of clothes, protect yourself from UV rays, and prevent colds. Urumqi·Xinjiang

✨【Must-Visit Attractions】 1️⃣ World Devil City 📍Address: No. 200 Longji Road, Urho District, Karamay City - Nature’s masterpiece! 🏜️ - A textbook example of Yadan landforms! - Best for photos at sunset 📸 Recommended entry after 4:00 PM - Tips: Take the small train tour, about 2 hours in total 2️⃣ Dushanzi Grand Canyon 📍Address: North of National Highway 217, Dushanzi District, Karamay City - Featured on National Geographic covers! 🏆 - Thrill activities: High-altitude glass bridge / Canyon zipline / Cliff swing - Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM - Ticket: 120 RMB (additional fees for activities) 3️⃣ Hei You Mountain (Black Oil Mountain) 📍Address: 2 km northeast of Karamay urban area - A magical sight where oil "seeps" from the ground! ⛽ - Special ticket price: Gaode 20 RMB (original 40 RMB) - Visit time: 1-1.5 hours - Suggestion: Bring wet wipes to clean shoe soles～ 4️⃣ Karamay No.1 Well 📍Address: 9 km southeast of Karamay urban area - A living fossil of the petroleum industry! ⚙️ - Free to visit red education base - Tips: There is a petroleum memorial park nearby worth visiting together 5️⃣ Baiyang River Grand Canyon 📍Address: Baijiantan District, Karamay City - Beautiful all year round! Green in spring and summer 🍃, golden in autumn 🍂 - Stunning self-driving route: Viewing platforms along the valley 🚗【Transportation Guide】 ✈️ Flight: Urumqi to Karamay 3-4 flights daily (1 hour) 🚆 Train: Urumqi Station to Karamay about 5 hours 🚘 Self-drive: The Lianhuo Expressway offers breathtaking scenery (recommended to travel in groups) 🧳【Preparation Before Travel】 ⭐ Sunscreen essentials: SPF50+ sunscreen + sunglasses + sun hat ⭐ Hydration must-haves: Lip balm + moisturizing spray ⭐ Layered clothing for temperature changes: Light jacket + short sleeves ⭐ Cash backup (some attractions have poor signal) 🍢【Food Recommendations】 Top 4 must-try: 1. Roasted buns (crispy outside, tender inside!) 2. Nang pit meat (perfect with spicy red sauce) 3. Hand-pulled rice (carrots are super sweet) 4. Cold noodles (sour and spicy, very appetizing) 📍Food landmark: Junggar Market 🛏️【Accommodation Recommendations】 💎 Luxury choice: Dushanzi Mayitake Hotel (pool + buffet) 🏨 Best value: Atour Hotel (No.1 Well branch, great location) 🏡 Unique homestay: Petroleum-themed loft (super cool for photos)

🚗🚗🚗 Travel Itinerary: Day1: Diwopu International Airport→Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar Day2: Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum→Hualing Comprehensive Wholesale Market Dried Fruit Area→Lavande Hotel (Buerjin Youyi Peak Road Store) Day3: Kanas Scenic Area→Kanas Lake→Guanyu Pavilion→Kanas Zana Boutique Homestay (Old Village Store) Day4: Moon Bay→Wolong Bay→World Devil City→World Devil City - Sphinx→Karamay Oilfield→Karamay Atour Hotel Day5: Sayram Lake→Sayram Lake Chaoke Starry Sky Camp Day6: Pine Tree Top→Guozigou Bridge→Kazanqi Folk Village→Yining City Liuxing Street→All Season Hotel (Yining Wanrong Plaza Store) Day7: Narat Tourist Scenic Area→All Season Hotel (Xinyuan Youth West Street Store) Day8: Duku Highway→Urumqi Convention and Exhibition Center Atour Hotel Day9: Baiyanggou Village→Nanshan Pasture→Urumqi Convention and Exhibition Center Atour Hotel