An 11-day tour in Xinjiang can cover multiple classic attractions in Northern Xinjiang, providing a rich and in-depth travel experience. Here is a detailed 11-day tour itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, after pick-up, proceed to the hotel. You can have free activities that day to adapt to the time difference, stroll around the city, and taste local specialty foods?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, you can choose to visit Tianshan Tianchi or Turpan for a one-day tour, and return to Urumqi for accommodation at night?
. Or choose National Highway 216, passing through the Sea Devil City, and proceed to Fuhai for accommodation?
Day 3: Depart for Burqin, passing through the S21 Desert Highway and Colorful Beach. If you chose to go to Fuhai the previous day, the itinerary for this day will be Fuhai-Kanas Lake-Wolong Bay-Jiadenyu?
Day 4: Visit Kanas Scenic Area, including Kanas Lake and Fish Viewing Terrace. You can choose to stay in a log cabin in Kanas at night to experience the tranquility of the primitive forest?
Day 5: Head to Hemu Village to admire the birch forest, Hemu Bridge, and viewing platform. Stay overnight in a log cabin in Hemu to feel the tranquility and beauty of the countryside?
Day 6: Depart from Hemu, you can head to the Wind-eroded Devil City and then proceed to Karamay for accommodation. If you stayed near Fuhai in the previous day, the itinerary for this day will be Jiadenyu-Hemu Village-Hemu River-Chonghuer Township?
Day 7: Depart from Karamay and head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the picturesque lake and mountains. Stay overnight in Yining. If you stayed in Chonghuer in the previous few days, the itinerary for this day will be Chonghuer-Colorful Beach-G217 National Highway-Kuitun?
Day 8: After visiting Yining, head to Bayinbrook and then proceed to Nalati Town for accommodation, preparing for the grassland trip the next day?
Day 9: Enjoy the fun of horseback riding on the Nalati Grassland, then cross the Duku Highway and head to Kuitun for accommodation?
Day 10: Depart from Kuitun, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, then return to Urumqi to stroll around Erdaoqiao International Bazaar and experience the local market culture?
Day 11: Enjoy final free activities in Urumqi, and then transfer to the airport to end the pleasant 11-day tour?
In addition, there are some other precautions and suggestions:?
Best Travel Time: From May to August, when the scenery in Northern Xinjiang is picturesque, making it the best period for travel?
Tips for Accommodation: Choose hotels that have opened in the past two years for new and clean facilities; after confirming the room type, call to confirm facilities such as hot water and WiFi; compare prices on multiple platforms to choose the most suitable accommodation?
Unique Experiences in Xinjiang: Participate in bonfire parties, feed eagles with the eagle hunters of Hemu Village, chase the sunset in Northern Xinjiang, etc., to feel the beauty of local culture and nature?
This itinerary covers multiple classic attractions and unique experiences in Xinjiang, but it can also be adjusted according to personal interests and time. I hope you can have a lot of fun and wonderful memories during your 11-day tour in Xinjiang!?