The recommended 21-day tourism route in Xinjiang is as follows:**?
Itinerary arrangement:?
Day 1: Airport pickup in Urumqi to start your Xinjiang trip.?
Day 2: Departing from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi and stay overnight in Koktokay Town.?
Day 3: Explore Koktokay and head to Ulungur Lake, staying overnight in Burqin.?
Day 4: Departing from Burqin, visit Hemu River, Hemu Bridge, Birch Forest, and admire the starry sky of Hemu, staying overnight in a characteristic wooden cabin in Hemu.?
Day 5: Enjoy the sunrise and morning fog in Hemu, visit Kanas, and stay overnight in Jiadenyu.?
Day 6: Departing from Kanas, visit Baihaba and stay overnight in Burqin.?
Day 7: Departing from Burqin, visit the World Devil City and stay overnight in Karamay.?
Day 8: Departing from Karamay, visit Karamay Oilfield, Wuerhe Populus Euphrates Forest, and Aelike Lake, and stay overnight in Karamay.?
Day 9: Departing from Karamay, visit Sayram Lake and stay overnight at the Sayram Lake scenic area.?
Day 10: Departing from Sayram Lake, visit the Guozigou Bridge and Huocheng Lavender Base, and stay overnight in Huocheng.?
Day 11: Departing from Huocheng, visit the Horgos Port, Kazanqi Folk Village, and Six-Star Street, and stay overnight in Yining.?
Day 12: Departing from Yining, visit the Yizhao Highway and Xiata Scenic Area, and stay overnight in Zhaosu.?
Day 13: Departing from Zhaosu, visit Jiongkushitai and stay overnight there.?
Day 14: Departing from Jiongkushitai, you can choose to visit Kalajun East and West Grasslands and stay overnight in Tekes.?
Another option: Continue to Nalati Aerial Valley Grassland and stay overnight in Nalati.?
Day 15: Depending on the previous day’s choice, you can visit attractions such as Koksu Grand Canyon, Wusun Ancient Road, or Bayinbuluke, and stay overnight at the corresponding location.?
Subsequent days: Depending on interests and schedule, you can continue to visit attractions such as the Duku Highway, Tangbula Fairy Lake, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Anjihai Grand Canyon, and S101 National Defense Highway, and return to Urumqi.?
Day 21: A one-day tour of Urumqi city to experience local culture, followed by airport transfer to end your Xinjiang trip.?
Precautions:?
There are many speed limits and winding mountain roads in Xinjiang, so it is recommended for experienced drivers to challenge a self-driving tour.?
The itinerary can be adjusted appropriately according to personal interests and physical condition in terms of attractions and stay time.?
Xinjiang’s natural landscapes are rich and diverse, ranging from grasslands to deserts, and from snow-capped mountains to glaciers. Each season has different scenic spots waiting for you to explore.?
This route covers multiple famous attractions and natural landscapes in Xinjiang, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty and charm of Xinjiang within 21 days.?