A 30-day tour of Xinjiang can be planned around a panoramic grand loop route, covering the main attractions and special experiences of Xinjiang. Here is a detailed planning scheme:?
Itinerary Overview:?
D1-D2: Arrive in Urumqi, visit the Xinjiang Museum, then proceed to Tian Chi Lake in Mount Tianshan for sightseeing, and stay overnight in Koktokay Town.?
D3-D4: Explore the Koktokay Scenic Area, passing by Colorful Beach, overnight in Burqin. Then proceed to Baihaba and stay overnight in the Kanas scenic area.?
D5-D6: Visit Kanas Lake, including Fish Viewing Pavilion, Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, and other attractions, overnight in Kanas scenic area. Then proceed to Hemu River and Hemu Bridge, visit the Birch Forest, and overnight in the Hemu scenic area.?
D7: Enjoy the morning mist and starry sky in Hemu, continue to overnight in the Hemu scenic area.?
D8: Free activities in Hemu, return to Burqin in the evening.?
D9-D10: Visit Devil’s City and Dushanzi Grand Canyon, overnight in Kuitun. Then visit Sayram Lake and overnight in Qingshuihe.?
D11-D12: Visit the Lavender Base and Kazanzi Folk Village, overnight in Yining. Then proceed to Zhaosu along the Yizhao Highway and overnight there.?
D13-D14: Visit Xiata Ancient Road National Park and Zhaosu Wetland Park, overnight in Zhaosu. Then proceed to Qiongkushitai for exploration.?
D15-D16: Visit Karakun Grassland and Tekes Eight Trigrams City, experience Tekes hot air balloons, visit Nalati Aerial Grassland, and overnight in Nalati Town.?
Subsequent Itinerary (D17-D30): Continue to visit famous attractions in Xinjiang such as the Duku Highway, Bayinbrook Grassland, Kashgar, Muztagh Ata, Pamir Plateau Scenic Area, Hotan, Turpan, etc., and finally return to Urumqi to end the trip.?
Special Experiences:?
Enjoy the magnificent natural scenery of Xinjiang, such as Mount Tianshan and Tian Chi Lake, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, etc.?
Explore unique folk culture, such as Kazanzi Folk Village, Lavender Base, etc.?
Experience a variety of outdoor activities, such as hot air balloons, star gazing, morning mist and sunrise viewing, etc.?
Precautions:?
Xinjiang has a vast territory, and the distances between attractions are relatively far. It is recommended to reasonably arrange the itinerary to ensure a comfortable journey.?
The climate in Xinjiang is changeable. Please pay attention to the weather forecast before traveling and take good sunscreen and warmth measures.?
Respect local customs and traditions, pay attention to protecting cultural relics and historic sites, and travel civilly.?
This itinerary is for reference only, and the specific schedule can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. I hope you have a wonderful 30-day trip in Xinjiang full of beautiful memories!?