A 15-day tour of southern Xinjiang can cover multiple famous attractions and experiences. Here is a recommended travel plan:?
Itinerary Arrangement?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, the starting point of your southern Xinjiang tour. You can arrange airport pick-up service and take a short break in Urumqi to prepare for the next itinerary.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Wucai Beach and Burqin. Wucai Beach is famous for its unique Yadan landform and colorful hues, making it a paradise for photographers. Burqin is a town full of exotic charm and worth visiting.?
Day 3: Continue to Hemu Village, which is praised as ‘one of the most beautiful villages in China’. Here, you can admire the primitive wooden houses and beautiful natural scenery.?
Day 4: Depart from Hemu and head to Kanas Scenic Area. Kanas is renowned for its magnificent lakes, mysterious legends of strange fish, and rich natural scenery, making it a must-visit destination for tourism in Xinjiang.?
Day 5: After visiting Kanas, proceed to the Devil’s City and Karamay. The Devil’s City attracts many tourists with its unique landforms and spectacular scenery, while Karamay is a modern city full of vitality.?
Day 6: Depart from Karamay and head to Sayram Lake and Qingshuihe. Sayram Lake is famous for its clear lake water and beautiful lake scenery, making it one of Xinjiang’s renowned attractions.?
Day 7: After visiting Qingshuihe, proceed to Nalati Grassland. Nalati Grassland is renowned for its vast grasslands, dense forests, and clear rivers, making it a great place to experience the grassland scenery of Xinjiang.?
In the next few days: You can arrange to visit Bayinbrook, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, and other places. These places have rich natural landscapes and human history, such as Bayinbrook’s grasslands and Swan Lake, Kuqa’s Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Aksu’s Wensu Grand Canyon, and Kashgar’s ancient city.?
Days 14 and 15: Visit the surroundings of Kashgar, such as Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, and other attractions, and experience the local folk culture. Finally, end your southern Xinjiang tour in Kashgar and choose to return to Urumqi or continue other itineraries.?
Precautions?
Transportation: Xinjiang has a vast territory. It is recommended to rent a car for self-driving or choose a chartered car service to arrange your itinerary more flexibly.?
Sunscreen: The ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are intense in summer, so be sure to take sunscreen measures, such as wearing sun hats and applying sunscreen lotion.?
Temperature difference: Some attractions in Xinjiang have large temperature differences, especially in mountainous areas and grasslands. It is recommended to bring warm clothing such as thin jackets.?
Diet: Xinjiang cuisine is rich and diverse, but some tourists may not be accustomed to local specialties such as beef and mutton. It is recommended to learn about and prepare some of your favorite foods in advance.?
Through the above itinerary and precautions, I believe you can have a pleasant and unforgettable 15-day tour in southern Xinjiang.?