The duration of a trip to Xinjiang can be decided according to personal preferences and itinerary arrangements, but generally speaking, it is recommended to arrange at least 7 days to obtain a relatively complete travel experience. Here are specific recommended travel durations and corresponding travel routes:?
6 Day Itinerary: Suitable for tourists who want to take a short trip and quickly experience Xinjiang. You can visit Tianshan Tianchi, the Flaming Mountain and vineyards in Turpan, and also go to Kashgar to experience multiculturalism.?
7 Day Itinerary: On the basis of 6 days, add the grassland scenery of Hemu Village, or choose the Kanas Loop to visit attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, and Koktokay.?
8 Day Itinerary: You can visit more niche attractions, such as Sayram Lake, or take a more in-depth Kanas Loop tour to experience more natural scenery.?
11-13 Day Itinerary: The Kaiyi Loop is recommended, which combines the Kanas Loop and Yili Loop. This is the most essential natural scenery tour route in Northern Xinjiang, or the Southern Xinjiang Small Loop, to experience the natural scenery and cultural customs of Southern Xinjiang.?
13-17 Day Itinerary: You can choose the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop or Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop, focusing on the natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang and the cultural customs of Southern Xinjiang, respectively, for an in-depth self-driving tour.?
In summary, it is recommended to spend at least 7 days traveling in Xinjiang, but adjustments can be made according to personal time and interests to fully experience the beauty and charm of Xinjiang.?