The 15-day Xinjiang tour route can choose the Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route, which is a very comprehensive route basically covering the main attractions north of the Tianshan Mountains. Here is the specific itinerary:?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi to visit Tianshan Tianchi. This is a famous alpine lake in Xinjiang, with clear water surrounded by mountains, offering breathtaking scenery.?
Day 2: From Urumqi, head to Koktokay, enjoying the scenery along the edge of the Junggar Basin on the way. Koktokay attracts many tourists with its unique geological landscapes and the beautiful scenery of the Irtysh River.?
Day 3: Depart from Koktokay, pass by Colorful Beach to admire the colorful Yadan landforms, and arrive in Burqin in the evening to experience the tranquility and beauty of this border town.?
Day 4: Enter Kanas Scenic Area to explore the mysterious Kanas Lake, Shenxianwan, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, and feel the wonders of nature.?
Day 5: Head to Hemu Village to experience the primitive lifestyle of the Tuwa people and enjoy the morning fog and sunset views.?
Day 6: Depart from Hemu, pass by the Urho Devil City to experience the uniqueness of wind-eroded landforms, and arrive in Karamay in the evening to feel the charm of the oil city.?
The itinerary for the next few days can continue to explore other famous attractions in Northern Xinjiang:?
Visit Sayram Lake, admire the lavender fields, and arrive in Yining.?
Starting from Yining, visit Karakjun and Koksu Grand Canyon.?
Visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland and feel the vastness and beauty of the grassland.?
If you have time, you can also opt to visit the Duku Highway, S101 National Defense Highway, etc., to experience more of Xinjiang’s scenery.?
Additionally, you can choose other routes such as the Kaiyi Grand Circle Route or the Yili Grand Circle Route, based on your preferences and schedule.?
. The Kaiyi Grand Circle Route focuses more on the cool and comfortable grassland scenery, while the Yili Grand Circle Route is more refreshing and artistic, mainly revolving around visits to the Yili Prefecture.?
In planning your itinerary, it is advisable to pay attention to flight and accommodation bookings in advance, especially during peak seasons. Meanwhile, security checks in Xinjiang are relatively strict, so be sure to carry valid identification such as your ID card at all times.?
. Finally, due to the large diurnal temperature variation in Xinjiang, be sure to prepare sufficient clothing according to the weather conditions before departure.?