There are multiple ways to enjoy a 13-day tour in Xinjiang. Here are two more detailed itineraries for reference:
Itinerary 1:
Day 1: Fly to Urumqi from all over the country, enjoy airport transfer service, and stay at the designated hotel.
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Fuyun to explore the mysterious Tianshan Heavenly Lake.
Day 3: From Fuyun to Burqin, experience the magnificent scenery of Koktokay.
Day 4: From Burqin to Hemu, feel the unique charm of Hemu Village.
Day 5: Depart from Hemu, visit Kanas Lake, and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
Day 6: From Kanas to Burqin, visit the Fish Viewing Pavilion and Colorful Beach to appreciate the colors of nature.
Day 7: From Burqin to Kuitun, explore the mysterious charm of Urho Magic City.
Day 8: From Kuitun to Yining, take a tour around Sayram Lake and feel the beauty of lakes and mountains.
Day 9: From Yining to Nalati, explore the vastness of Nalati Valley Grassland.
Day 10: From Nalati to Hejing, experience the magnificent scenery of Nalati Aerial Grassland.
Day 11: Depart from Hejing, visit the Huoyan Mountain Grand Canyon, and watch the sunset over the Kumtag Desert.
Day 12: From Shanshan to Urumqi, visit Tuyugou Mazhavillage and Jiaohe Ancient City to feel the precipitation of history.
Day 13: Transfer to the airport in Urumqi to end the pleasant journey.
Itinerary 2:
Day 1: Land in Urumqi, stroll around the Grand Bazaar, and stay in Urumqi.
Day 2: Take the high-speed rail to Yining, stroll around Liuxing Street and Kazangqi in the afternoon, and stay in Yining.
Day 3: Carpool to Sayram Lake and return to Yining for accommodation at night.
Day 4: Take a bus to Zhaosu and then carpool to Xiata, staying in the scenic area.
Day 5: Hike in Xiata in the morning and return to Zhaosu for rest in the afternoon.
Day 6: Take a bus to Tekes and then carpool to Qiongkushitai, staying there.
Day 7: Ride a horse to the Wusun Ancient Road in the morning, return to Tekes in the afternoon, and then travel from Tekes to Gongliu, staying there at night.
Day 8: Take a car to Xinyuan in the morning and then to Nalati. Play in Nalati in the afternoon and stay in Nalati Town.
Day 9: Depart from Nalati during the day and take the southern section of the Duku Highway to Kuqa, then take an overnight sleeper train to Kashgar.
Day 10: Return to the hotel in Kashgar in the morning to rest, apply for a border defense certificate at noon, stroll around Kashgar Old Town in the afternoon, and stay in Kashgar at night.
Day 11: Charter a car to Tajikistan County, passing through attractions such as Baisha Lake and Mount Muztaghata on the way, and stay in Tajikistan County.
Day 12: Depart from Tajikistan County, first visit the Wakhan Corridor, take the盘龙 Ancient Road, and return to Kashgar for accommodation at night.
Day 13: Return from Kashgar
The above two itineraries cover many famous attractions and unique experiences in Xinjiang. Tourists can flexibly adjust according to their interests and time. During the trip, they can also taste local cuisine and experience the local customs and traditions of Xinjiang.