A 20-day travel guide to Xinjiang can include multiple famous attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Here is a detailed itinerary:
D1-D2: Arrive in Urumqi and enjoy free activities
Upon arrival in Urumqi, you can arrange free activities to adapt to the time difference and experience the local customs.
D3-D4: Urumqi – Wucaitan – Burqin – Kanas
Head to Wucaitan to admire the unique landform landscape, then proceed to Burqin, and finally arrive at Kanas to enjoy the tranquility under the starry sky.
D5: Kanas – Hemu
After exploring Kanas, proceed to Hemu Village to enjoy the sunrise, morning fog, and starry skies.
D6: Hemu -魔鬼 City – Karamay – Sayram Lake
Visit the unique landforms of the魔鬼 City, proceed to Karamay, and then drive to Sayram Lake to enjoy the pure lake scenery.
D7: Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe
After visiting Sayram Lake, pass by the Guozigou Bridge and proceed to Qingshuihe for rest.
D8-D9: Qingshuihe – Lavender Garden – Yizhao Highway – Zhaosu – Jiongkushitai – Kalajun Grassland
Visit the lavender garden, experience the steepness and beauty of the Yizhao Highway, proceed to Zhaosu and Jiongkushitai, and finally arrive at the Kalajun Grassland.
D10-D11: Kalajun Grassland – Tekes – Nalati – Bayanbulak
After exploring the Kalajun Grassland, proceed to Tekes, then to Nalati and Bayanbulak, enjoying the beauty of the grasslands and lakes.
D12-D13: Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan – Kuqa – Aksu
Follow the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, and proceed to Kuqa and Aksu.
D14-D15: Aksu – N39 Desert Highway – Kashgar – Baishahu Lake – Karakul Lake
Cross the N39 Desert Highway, arrive in Kashgar, and visit Baishahu Lake and Karakul Lake.
D16-D17: Kashgar – Taxkorgan County – 盘龙 Grotto Road – Tashkurgan-Yarkand Highway – Yarkand
Depart from Kashgar, head to Taxkorgan County, visit the盘龙 Grotto Road, and then proceed to Yarkand along the Tashkurgan-Yarkand Highway.
D18-D19: Yarkand – Taklamakan Desert – Luntai – Luntai Populus Forest
Cross the Taklamakan Desert, arrive in Luntai, and enjoy the beauty of the Luntai Populus Forest.
D20: Luntai – Korla – Bosten Lake – Urumqi
Return to Korla, visit Bosten Lake, and finally return to Urumqi to end the trip.
In addition, you can adjust the itinerary according to personal interests and actual circumstances, such as increasing the stay time at certain attractions or reducing visits to others.
. When packing, remember to bring necessary documents, outdoor equipment, medications, and skincare products, etc.
. I hope this guide can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Xinjiang!