A 15-day travel guide to Xinjiang can cover multiple famous scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang. Here is a detailed itinerary planning suggestion:?
Northern Xinjiang Route:?
D1: Airport pick-up in Urumqi, tour the city, and adapt to the plateau environment.?
D2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Stay in Burqin. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tianshan Tianchi, and then proceed to Burqin for rest.?
D3: Burqin – Kanas – Stay in Jiadenyu. Visit attractions such as Kanas Lake and Fish Viewing Pavilion.?
D4: Jiadenyu – Hemu Scenic Area. Experience the primitive charm of Hemu Village.?
D5: Hemu – Colorful Beach – Stay in Burqin. Enjoy the sunset beauty of Colorful Beach.?
D6: Burqin – Ghost City – Stay in Wuerhe County. Explore the unique landforms of the Ghost City.?
D7: Wuerhe – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Stay in Kuitun. Visit Sayram Lake and admire the magnificent scenery of Guozigou Bridge.?
D8: Kuitun – Duku Highway – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Stay in Nalati Town. Drive through the Duku Highway, enjoy the scenery along the way, and arrive at Nalati Aerial Grassland.?
D9: Nalati – Bayanbulak. Visit the vast beauty of Bayanbulak Grassland.?
D10: Bayanbulak – Mystical Tianshan Grand Canyon – Stay in Kuqa. Explore the spectacular scenery of the Mystical Tianshan Grand Canyon.?
D11: Kuqa – Lop Nur Village – Stay in Korla. Visit Lop Nur Village and experience the vastness of the Taklamakan Desert.?
D12: Korla – Kumtag Desert – Stay in Shanshan. Cross the Kumtag Desert and feel its grandeur.?
D13: Shanshan – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Stay in Urumqi. Visit the unique landforms of Flaming Mountain and taste the grapes of Grape Valley.?
D14: Free activities in Urumqi, prepare for the return trip.?
D15: Airport transfer in Urumqi, ending a pleasant journey.?
South Xinjiang Route:?
D1 to D9: Follow the D1 to D9 itinerary of the above-mentioned North Xinjiang Route, but focus on the unique attractions of South Xinjiang, such as Lop Nur Village, Tarim River, primitive Populus euphratica forests, etc.?
D10: Bayanbulak – Mystical Tianshan Grand Canyon – Stay in Kuqa. Explore the spectacular Mystical Tianshan Grand Canyon.?
D11: Kuqa – Lop Nur Village – Stay in Korla. Experience the primitive charm of Lop Nur Village.?
D12: Korla – Kumtag Desert – Stay in Shanshan. Cross the Kumtag Desert and feel its grandeur.?
East Xinjiang Route:?
You can selectively visit attractions such as Flaming Mountain and Grape Valley to experience the unique charm of East Xinjiang.?
Preparations before departure:?
Documents: ID card, driver’s license, bank cards, cash, etc.?
Electronics: chargers, power banks, cameras, headphones, selfie sticks, etc.?
Skincare products: moisturizing products, sunscreen, facial cleanser, toiletries, etc.?
Clothing: Based on weather forecasts before departure, prepare warm clothing, down jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, etc.?
Other supplies: masks, vacuum flasks, hand warmers, U-shaped pillows, sunglasses, high-calorie snacks, motion sickness patches, glucose, stomach medicine, etc.?
Precautions:?
The climate in Xinjiang is dry and has strong UV rays. Be sure to bring sunscreen and skincare products.?
There are many mosquitoes on the grasslands of Xinjiang in summer. It is recommended to wear long pants or carry mosquito repellent.?
Be sure to book your flights and hotels in advance during holidays to avoid disappointment.?
This guide covers multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang. You can choose a suitable route based on your interests and time. During the trip, please pay attention to safety and environmental protection. Wish you a pleasant journey in Xinjiang!?
