Recommended 22-day travel itinerary for Xinjiang is as follows:?
From Day 1 to Day 3:?
Day 1: Fly to Urumqi from all over the country to start the Xinjiang trip?
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun?
Day 3: Beitun – Hemu?
. During this time, you can admire the primitive natural scenery and the peaceful rural atmosphere.?
From Day 4 to Day 6:?
Day 4: Hemu – Kanas?
. The beautiful scenery of Kanas Lake is the highlight of this trip.?
Day 5: Kanas – Fish Viewing Pavilion – Colorful Beach – Burqin?
. The Yadan landform of Colorful Beach and the scenery of Burqin are both worth visiting.?
Day 6: Burqin – Urho Devil’s City – Kuitun?
. The unique landform of Urho Devil’s City will leave a deep impression on people.?
From Day 7 to Day 9:?
Day 7: Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining?
. The scenic beauty of Sayram Lake and the food culture of Yining are both experiences not to be missed.?
Day 8: Yining – Kazanqi Folk Culture Village – Nalati Grassland?
. You can deeply understand the local folk culture and natural scenery.?
Day 9: Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak?
. The grassland beauty and Swan Lake of Bayanbulak are worth seeing.?
From Day 10 to Day 12:?
Day 10: Bayanbulak – Duku Highway – Big and Small Dragon Lakes – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuqa?
. The magnificent scenery of the Duku Highway and the unique landform of Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon are highlights of this trip.?
Day 11: Kuqa – Wensu Grand Canyon – Aksu?
. The spectacular scenery of Wensu Grand Canyon will be breathtaking.?
Day 12: Aksu – Bachu Red Sea Bay – Kashgar?
. You can admire the unique scenery of Red Sea Bay and head to Kashgar to feel the charm of this ancient city.?
From Day 13 to Day 15:?
Day 13: Kashgar – White Sand Mountain – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan?
. The itinerary of this day is full of the blend of nature and humanity.?
Day 14: Tashkurgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Oytag Glacier Park?
. You can admire the unique scenery of Tashkurgan and the spectacular views of Glacier Park.?
Day 15: Kashgar Old City Tour – Id Kah Mosque – Century-old Tea House?
. Deeply feel the charm of Kashgar Old City and the local cultural atmosphere.?
From Day 16 to Day 22:?
Day 16: Kashgar – Shatian Prefecture – Hotan?
. You can learn about Hotan’s jade culture and historical relics.?
From Day 17 to Day 21: Depending on time and interest, you can choose to visit places such as Yotgan Ancient City, Minfeng, Primitive Populus Euphratica Forest Park, Lop Nur Village, Korla, Heshuo Golden Beach, Turpan, etc.?
. Each of these attractions has its own unique features and is worth visiting.?
Day 22: Return to Urumqi and end this Xinjiang trip?
This route covers multiple famous attractions and unique cultures of Xinjiang, providing a comprehensive and in-depth tour of Xinjiang. I hope this recommendation can provide useful reference for your Xinjiang trip.?