The 14-day tour of northern Xinjiang is an excellent itinerary for deeply exploring the natural beauty and cultural customs of Xinjiang. Below is a recommended 14-day tour route covering multiple famous attractions in northern Xinjiang: **
D1: Arrive in Urumqi, feel the unique charm of this Asian geographic center city, explore the downtown area on your own, and check into a hotel to rest.
D2: Depart from Urumqi to visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake, cross the Junggar Basin, explore Kalamaili, and overnight in Fuyun.
You can also choose a one-day tour of Tianchi Lake and then return to Urumqi for accommodation.
D3: Depart from Fuyun to explore the No. 3 Mine Pit, visit Kekesuli, arrive at Koktokay, admire the Irtysh Grand Canyon, and overnight in Beitun.
Another option is to head from Urumqi to Koktokay and stay overnight in Koktokay.
D4: Visit Jiadenyu, explore Kanas, admire the Fish Viewing Platform and the Three Bays (Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay), and overnight in Jiadenyu or Burqin.
Some routes depart from Koktokay, passing through the Gurbantunggut Desert, Ulungur Lake, Colorful Beach, and finally arrive in Burqin.
D5: Visit Hemu Village, admire the Hemu Viewing Platform, Birch Forest, and experience the tranquility and beauty of rural life, overnight in Hemu.
D6: After sunrise in Hemu, visit Colorful Beach and overnight in Burqin.
Some routes visit Devil’s City and then overnight in Urho.
D7: Depart from Burqin or Urho to visit Urho Devil’s City (if not visited the previous day), then head to the S101 Highway or Anjihai Grand Canyon, and overnight in Jinghe.
D8: Depart from Jinghe to visit Sayram Lake, cross the Guozigou Valley, admire lavender fields, visit Kazanqi Folk Street, and overnight in Yining City.
D9: Depart from Yining to visit Karajun Grassland, visit Tekes Bagua City’s Lijie Street, and overnight in Gongliu.
Some routes directly head to Bayinbuluke to admire the sunset beauty of the Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn River.
D10: Depart from Gongliu to visit Qiaxi National Forest Park, and overnight in Xinyuan County. Or visit Nalati Grassland to feel its vastness and grandeur.
D11: Depart from Xinyuan to continue visiting Nalati Grassland (if not visited the previous day), then drive on the Duku Highway to experience the magnificent scenery that changes with the seasons, and overnight in Bayinbuluke or Dushanzi.
D12: Depart from Bayinbuluke or Dushanzi to continue driving on the Duku Highway (if not fully experienced the previous day), or visit other attractions such as the乔尔玛 Pass.
Some routes also head to the 101 Secret Land National Defense Highway to experience the desert’s fiery enthusiasm amidst ice and snow.
D13: Head to Loulan Winery to experience the winery culture of Xinjiang, taste Western Region red wine, and then prepare for the return journey.
Or visit attractions such as Jiaohe Ancient City, Flaming Mountain, and Karez Wells in Turpan.
D14: With full memories and a heavier weight, bid farewell to Xinjiang and conclude the pleasant 14-day tour itinerary.
This route covers multiple famous attractions in northern Xinjiang such as Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Duku Highway, allowing tourists to fully appreciate the natural scenery and cultural customs of Xinjiang. At the same time, the itinerary is reasonably arranged with both in-depth tours and appropriate breaks to ensure that tourists can enjoy the entire journey.