Recommended 14-day travel itinerary in Xinjiang is as follows:**?
14-day Northern Xinjiang + Southern Xinjiang + Duku Highway Circular Route?
Day 1: Gather in Urumqi?
Arrive in Urumqi, stroll through the Bazaar, enjoy the night market, and experience the nightlife and cuisine of Xinjiang.?
Days 2-3: Urumqi to Kanas?
Head to Kanas, passing through the Gurbantunggut Desert along the way, and admire the spectacular scenery of the desert highway.?
After arriving in Kanas, climb up for a panoramic view of Kanas Lake, and hike through the Three Bays to explore the beauty.?
Days 4-5: Hemu Village?
Head to Hemu Village, stay in a log cabin, and experience the tranquility of rural life and the beauty of the starry sky.?
In the morning, enjoy the smoke from chimneys and dawn light in Hemu Village, and feel the tranquility and harmony of nature.?
Day 6: Sayram Lake?
Head to Sayram Lake, take a scenic drive around the lake, and feel the grandeur of the lakeside scenery and snowy mountains.?
Encounter swans, take photos with the internet-famous highway and distant snowy mountains in the background.?
Day 7: Guozigou and Six-Star Street?
Discover the correct way to enjoy Guozigou, and head to the viewing platform and wooden plank road to admire the scenery.?
Visit the Six-Star Street and feel the unique charm of the blue houses.?
Day 8: Karakjun?
Ride horses across Karakjun, appreciate the magnificent Tianshan Mountains, and experience grassland life on horseback.?
Day 9: Bayinbuluke?
Head to Bayinbuluke to admire the stunning sunset scenery of the Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn River.?
Experience the vastness and grandeur of the grassland, and capture its scenery under the setting sun.?
Day 10: Nalati Grassland?
Visit Nalati Grassland and feel the beauty of the grasslands, the pioneer of its kind.?
Enjoy free activities on the grassland and revel in the blessings of nature.?
Days 11-12: Duku Highway?
Cross the Duku Highway and experience the magnificent scenery that changes with the seasons.?
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Tianshan Mountains throughout the four seasons, and capture the natural landscapes of snowy mountains, grasslands, lakes, and more along the way.?
Day 13: Turpan?
Head to Turpan to visit famous attractions such as Grape Valley, Flaming Mountain, and Kanerjing.?
Experience Turpan’s grape and wine culture, and taste local cuisine.?
Day 14: Urumqi?
Return to Urumqi to end your pleasant 14-day trip to Xinjiang.?
Buy souvenirs at the International Bazaar and leave behind wonderful memories.?
This route covers the essence of scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, as well as the Duku Highway, allowing you to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang. Along the way, you can also taste the local cuisine and special drinks of Xinjiang, and feel its unique flavor. We hope this route will add more fun and memories to your Xinjiang trip.?
