The recommended 19-day itinerary in Xinjiang is as follows:**
Day 1: Assemble in Urumqi, visit Xinjiang Museum, Hongshan Park, watch the sunset, and adapt to the climate and environment of Xinjiang.
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Fuyun County/Koktokay Town. First, head to Tianshan Tianchi to admire its natural beauty, then proceed to Fuyun County or Koktokay Town for overnight stay to prepare for the next itinerary.
Day 3: Koktokay – Burqin. Explore the mysterious Grand Canyon and Mine No. 3 at Koktokay, then proceed to Burqin, where you can admire the beauty of Wulungu Lake along the way. Stay overnight in Burqin to prepare for Colorful Beach the next day.
Day 4: Burqin – Colorful Beach – Hemo. Create unforgettable memories at Colorful Beach by admiring its unique Danxia landforms, then head to Hemo to experience the charm of primitive forests and quaint mountain villages, and stay overnight in Hemo.
Day 5: Hemo – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin. Head to Kanas to admire the lake and mountain scenery, then proceed to Jiadengyu or return to Burqin for overnight stay to prepare for the next itinerary.
Day 6: Jiadengyu/Burqin – Ghost City – Dushanzi. Visit the Ghost City to experience its unique landforms, then head to Dushanzi and stay overnight there.
Day 7: Dushanzi – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati. Follow the magnificent scenery of the Duku Highway to Nalati, feel the vastness and beauty of the grasslands, and stay overnight in Nalati.
Day 8: Nalati – Bayanbulak. After a short rest in Nalati, head to Bayanbulak to admire its stunning grassland scenery and stay overnight in Bayanbulak.
The following itinerary can include:
From the 9th to the 14th day: Visit attractions such as Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Zhaosu’s Ten Thousand Acre Flower Sea, Xiata, Qiafu Reservoir, Hundred-Mile Gallery, southern section of the Duku Highway, Big and Small Dragon Lakes, Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, and Kuqa Grand Mosque.
From the 15th to the 19th day: Continue to visit attractions such as Yotgan Ancient City in Hotan, Kashgar Old Town, Baisha Lake, Mustag Atash Glacier Park, Taxkorgan County, Wakhan Corridor,盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road), Karakul Lake, Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Wells, Grape Valley, and Flaming Mountain, and finally return to Urumqi to end the 19-day itinerary.
This route covers multiple famous attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including natural scenery, cultural heritage, historical relics, etc., allowing you to fully appreciate the magnificent scenery and unique charm of Xinjiang. Please select specific attractions and itinerary order according to personal interests and time arrangements.