A 20-day tour of Xinjiang can cover many famous attractions in both Northern and Southern Xinjiang, providing a colorful travel experience. Here is a recommended 20-day itinerary for traveling in Xinjiang:
Days 1-3: Urumqi and surroundings
Day 1: Departing from Urumqi, with the first stop at Tianshan Tianchi, feel the tranquility and beauty of the alpine lake, and stay overnight in Fuyun. 1.
Day 2: Departing from Fuyun, explore the unique landforms of Koktokay and Colorful Beach, and stay overnight in Burqin. 12.
Day 3: From Burqin to Hemu Village, experience the leisurely life of the primitive village, admire the morning fog and sunrise, and stay overnight in Hemu. 13.
Days 4-6: Kanas and surroundings
Day 4: Departing from Hemu, visit Kanas Lake, hike the Three Bays, admire the fairyland scenery, and stay overnight in Kanas. 13.
Day 5: From Kanas to Urho, visit the World Ghost City to experience the spectacular wind-eroded Yadan landform, and stay overnight in Urho. 13.
Day 6: From Urho to Kuitun, passing through Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Heiyoushan, and the Hundred-Mile Oilfield, stay overnight in Kuitun. 1.
Days 7-9: Ili Region
Day 7: From Kuitun to Sayram Lake, admire the lake and mountain scenery, and stay overnight at Sayram Lake. 13.
Day 8: From Sayram Lake to Yining, visit the Guozigou Bridge, Lavender Manor, and Kazanqi Folk Village, and stay overnight in Yining. 14.
Day 9: From Yining to Tekes, admire the scenery of the Karajun Grassland and stay overnight in Tekes. 13.
Days 10-12: Nalati and the Duku Highway
Day 10: From Tekes to Nalati, enjoy the beautiful grassland scenery and stay overnight in Nalati. 13.
Day 11: Departing from Nalati, proceed along the Duku Highway to admire the Nine-Bend and Peacock River, and stay overnight in Bayinbuluke. 13.
Day 12: From Bayinbuluke to Kuqa, passing through the southern section of the Duku Highway, Dalongchi and Xiaolongchi Lakes, and the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, stay overnight in Kuqa. 13.
Days 13-15: The charm of southern Xinjiang
Day 13: From Kuqa to Korla, visit the Kuqa王府 for free activities and rest, and stay overnight in Korla. 1.
Day 14: From Korla to Bohu Lake, explore the Lop Nur Village, and stay overnight in Bohu Lake. 1.
Day 15: Depending on time and interest, you can choose to continue exploring southern Xinjiang areas such as Kashgar and Hotan, or return to Urumqi to end the trip. 23.
Days 16-20 (optional): Kashgar and surroundings
Days 16-17: Head to Kashgar, visit the Kashgar Old Town and night market to experience local culture, and then proceed to Taxkorgan to admire attractions such as Golden Grass Beach and Stone City. 23.
Day 18: From Taxkorgan to Yarkant, passing through the Taklimakan Desert to experience its grandeur. 3.
Day 19: From Yarkant to Luntai, with the opportunity to admire the beauty of the Hutubia胡杨林 along the way. 3.
Day 20: From Luntai to Korla, then return to Urumqi to end the trip. 3.
Travel expense budget
Transportation costs: The round-trip transportation cost to Xinjiang and internal transportation costs in Xinjiang are approximately between 2000-4000 yuan (round trip by air) plus 500-2000 yuan (internal transportation). 5.
Accommodation costs: Choosing a mid-range hotel will cost approximately 300-500 yuan per night, and the accommodation cost for 20 days is about 6000-10000 yuan.