A 21-day tour of Xinjiang can be arranged as a self-driving route along a large loop covering Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, and the Ili River Valley, to experience the natural scenery and human landscapes of Xinjiang. Here is a detailed itinerary suggestion:
Days 1-3: Urumqi and surrounding areas
Day 1: Airport pickup in Urumqi, starting the journey in Xinjiang
Day 2: Departing from Urumqi, visiting Tianshan Tianchi, and then heading to Koktokay Town for accommodation
Day 3: After exploring Koktokay, heading to Wulungu Lake and staying overnight in Burqin
Days 4-6: Kanas and Burqin
Day 4: Departing from Burqin, visiting the Hemu River, Hemu Bridge, Birch Forest, and enjoying the starry sky in Hemu, staying overnight in a characteristic wooden cabin in Hemu
Day 5: Getting up early to enjoy the sunrise and morning fog in Hemu, then visiting Kanas and staying overnight in Jiadenyu
Day 6: Departing from Kanas, visiting Baihaba, and then returning to Burqin for accommodation
Days 7-9: Karamay and Sayram Lake
Day 7: Departing from Burqin, visiting the World魔鬼城, and staying overnight in Karamay
Day 8: Departing from Karamay, visiting the Karamay Oilfield, Wuhe Huyang Forest, and Ailike Lake, and staying overnight in Karamay
Day 9: Heading to Sayram Lake, visiting and staying overnight in the Sayram Lake scenic area
Days 10-12: Ili River Valley
Day 10: Departing from Sayram Lake, visiting the Guozigou Bridge and Huocheng Lavender Base, and staying overnight in Huocheng
Day 11: Departing from Huocheng, visiting the Khorgos Port, Kazangqi Folk Village, and Liuxing Street, and staying overnight in Yining
Day 12: Departing from Yining, visiting the Yizhao Highway and Xiata Scenic Area, and staying overnight in Zhaosu
Days 13-16: Tekes and Nalati
Day 13: Departing from Zhaosu, visiting Qiongkushitai, and then heading to Tekes
Day 14: Visiting attractions such as the Kalajun East-West Grassland and Qiongkushitai in Tekes
Day 15: Departing from Tekes, visiting the Koksu Grand Canyon and the Ancient Wusun Road, and then heading to Nalati
Day 16: Visiting attractions such as the Aerial Valley Grassland in Nalati
Days 17-19: Bayanbulak and Duku Highway
Day 17: Departing from Nalati, visiting Bayanbulak and enjoying scenic spots such as the Nine-Bend Yellow River and Swan Lake, staying overnight in Nalati
Day 18: Departing from Nalati, heading to Tangbula Fairy Lake and Dushanzi Grand Canyon along the northern section of the Duku Highway, and staying overnight in Dushanzi
Day 19: Departing from Dushanzi, visiting the Anjihai Grand Canyon, and then returning to Urumqi along the S101 National Defense Highway
Days 20-21: Urumqi
Day 20: One-day tour in Urumqi city, visiting local cultural attractions and food streets
Day 21: Airport transfer in Urumqi, ending the pleasant journey in Xinjiang
This itinerary covers multiple famous attractions and scenic spots in Xinjiang, but the specific itinerary may need to be adjusted according to the actual situation (such as weather, traffic, etc.). Meanwhile, self-driving in Xinjiang requires safe driving and compliance with local traffic regulations.