For a 13-day travel guide in Xinjiang, you can choose the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop or Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop, with specific itineraries adjustable according to personal interests and actual circumstances.
13-Day Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop Itinerary Reference:
Day 1: Fly to Urumqi from various destinations across the country, and upon arrival, you will be picked up and taken to the designated hotel.
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi for Fuyun to visit the scenic beauty of Tianshan Heavenly Lake.
Day 3: Head to Burqin to explore the mystery and grandeur of Koktokay.
Day 4: Arrive in Hemu and experience the tranquility and nature of Hemu Village.
Day 5: Head to Kanas and immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of Kanas Lake.
Day 6: Visit the Fish Viewing Pavilion and Colorful Beach to feel the wonders of nature.
Day 7: Depart from Burqin for Kuytun to explore the unique landform of Urhoa Devil’s City.
Day 8: Head to Yining and take a lakeside tour of Sayram Lake.
Day 9: Explore the Nalati Valley Grassland and feel the vastness and tranquility of the grassland.
Day 10: Head to Hejing to experience the magnificent scenery of the Nalati Aerial Grassland.
Day 11: Explore the Huoyan Mountain Grand Canyon and witness the sunset beauty of Kumtag Desert.
Day 12: Return to Urumqi from Shanshan, and visit Tuyugou Mazhavillage and Jiaohe Ancient City.
Day 13: End your delightful journey and fly from Urumqi to various destinations across the country.
13-Day Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop Itinerary Reference:
D1: Depart from your cozy home and arrive in Urumqi, where you will be picked up and taken to your hotel.
D2: Depart from Urumqi/Changji and visit Bosten Lake.
D3: Visit the Lop Nur Village.
D4: Explore the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, cross the Duku Highway, and visit the Big and Small Dragon Lakes.
D5: Explore the Wensu Grand Canyon and visit the 359th Brigade Memorial Hall.
D6: Cross the Desert Highway, visit Yotgan Ancient City, and taste the delicacies at Hetian Night Market.
D7: Explore the Xitiya Mystery City.
D8: Visit the Amanisha Khan Memorial Tomb and Yarkand Khan Palace.
D9: Explore Karakul Lake, Mount Muztagh Ata, Oytag Red Mountain, and Baisha Lake.
D10: Visit the Pamir Plateau and the盘龙 (Dragon Coiled) Ancient Road.
D11: Explore the Dawakun Desert.
D12: Visit the Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Old Town, and Xiangfei Garden.
D13: Return to Kashgar, ending a delightful journey in Xinjiang.
In addition, you can also choose routes such as the Kanas Loop, Yili Loop, or Kashi-Ili Loop, depending on your personal preferences and schedule. During the trip, pay attention to weather changes and safety issues to ensure a pleasant journey.