The 14-day Xinjiang tour recommendation includes a northern Xinjiang loop and in-depth tour, combining natural beauty and food experiences. Here is a detailed 14-day Xinjiang tour plan:?
Arrive in Xinjiang and experience the unique nightlife?
On the 1st day, arrive in Xinjiang and experience the nightlife after dark at 10 pm. Visit the bazaar (market), eat at night markets, and enjoy grilled skewers, feeling the unique charm of Xinjiang.?
Cross the desert and explore the Colorful Beach?
On the 2nd day, cross the Gurbantunggut Desert, experience the pushback sensation of China’s first desert highway, and admire the silhouette of the Colorful Beach at sunset in the evening.?
Explore Kanas and take great photos?
On the 3rd day, head to Kanas, climb up for a distant view, search for lake monsters, hike the Three Bays, and take great photos by Kanas Lake under the setting sun.?
Stay in a Hemu cabin, admire the starry sky?
On the 4th day, stay in a Hemu cabin to experience a fairy tale-like lodging environment and look up at the stunning starry sky at night.?
Morning mist and chimney smoke, tasting Kazakh milk tea?
On the 5th day, wake up early to admire the morning mist and chimney smoke, taste authentic Kazakh milk tea after descending the mountain, and admire the sunset scenery of the Devil’s City in the evening.?
Sayram Lake, encountering swans?
On the 6th day, head to Sayram Lake to admire the lake clouds and water, encounter swans, and form a breathtaking picture with the snow-capped mountains in the distance and the online celebrity highway nearby.?
Guozigou and Teqiong Highway?
On the 7th day, visit Guozigou and head to the viewing platform and wooden plank road to admire the Teqiong Highway under the setting sun.?
Horseback ride across Karakjun?
On the 8th day, wake up amidst scenery and ride horses across the Karakjun Grassland, experiencing life as a grassland master on horseback.?
Duku Highway, encountering nine suns?
On the 9th day, take the Duku Highway to admire the scenic views along the way. The snow-capped peaks in the distance make people excited and scream, and Obama sheep (walking kebabs) are encountered by the roadside.?
Nalati Grassland?
On the 10th day, head to the Nalati Grassland, where the grassland scenery will not disappoint and is the originator of grasslands.?
Continue the Duku Highway journey?
On the 11th day, continue to shuttle along the Duku Highway, experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the Tianshan Mountains that span four seasons, and deeply feeling the natural scenery of Xinjiang.?
Highway 101 and Kumtag Desert?
On the 12th day, drive on Highway 101 to admire the red Yadan landform. Occasionally get out to herd sheep. As the sun sets, enter the Kumtag Desert to feel its grandeur.?
Winery and Tohru Frog Alley?
On the 13th day, visit a winery to experience the unique culture of Xinjiang, and then head to Tohru Frog Alley in Turpan, a world full of color.?
Food experience and memories?
On the 14th day, enjoy the delicious food of Xinjiang and gain a ‘gain-three-jin’ food experience, taking home wonderful memories that even 256GB can’t hold.?
This 14-day tour plan covers multiple essential attractions and unique experiences in northern Xinjiang, including deserts, lakes, grasslands, scenic highways, and rich food culture, allowing tourists to fully appreciate the natural beauty and unique culture of Xinjiang.?