Traveling to Xinjiang in autumn, with 12 days, you can deeply explore northern Xinjiang and experience the rich natural landscapes and unique ethnic culture.
Below is a recommended 12-day autumn tour itinerary for northern Xinjiang:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi and visit the Autonomous Region Museum, Grand Bazaar, Folk Street, and other places in the urban area to experience the historical culture and ethnic customs of Xinjiang
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head towards Colorful Beach along S21 Desert Highway to admire the magnificent Danxia landform, then proceed to Burqin for accommodation
Day 3: Visit Kanas Lake in Burqin, including scenic spots such as Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, and Moon Bay, with options to stay in Jiadengyu or Kanas in the evening
Day 4: Head towards Hemu scenic area to admire the autumn beauty intertwined with birch trees and larches, staying in Hemu for accommodation in the evening
Day 5: Free activities in Hemu, where you can take photos of sunrise and morning fog, then return to Burqin for accommodation
Day 6: Head towards Urho World Ghost Town to experience the wonders of nature, staying in Urho for accommodation in the evening
Day 7: Depart from Urho and head towards Sayram Lake to admire the golden lawn and azure lake surface, staying nearby for accommodation in the evening
Day 8: After visiting Sayram Lake, proceed to Guozigou Bridge, then head to Yining to visit Kazanqi, Liuxing Street, and other places
Day 9: Depart from Yining and head towards Karajun Grassland to admire the vast grassland scenery, then proceed to Tekes Eight Trigrams City for accommodation
Day 10: After visiting Tekes Eight Trigrams City, proceed to Nalati Grassland to experience the tranquility and beauty of the grassland
Day 11: Depart from Nalati and head towards the northern section of the Duku Highway via Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery and Qiaoerma, then proceed to Dushanzi for accommodation
Day 12: Return to Urumqi from Dushanzi to conclude the delightful trip
This itinerary covers multiple famous attractions in northern Xinjiang, including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake,乌尔禾 Ghost Town, Karajun Grassland, etc., allowing you to fully experience the autumn beauty and unique culture of Xinjiang. During the trip, attractions and activities can also be appropriately adjusted according to time and interest to ensure a pleasant and fulfilling journey.