Recommended 22-day itinerary in Xinjiang is as follows: Starting from Urumqi, passing through famous attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Koktokay, Kanas, Hemo, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke, Kashgar, and finally returning to Urumqi. Specific itinerary arrangements can refer to the following plan:?
From Day 1 to Day 3:?
Day 1: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Fuyun?
Day 2: Fuyun – No.3 Mine Pit – Koktokay – Burqin?
Day 3: Burqin – Hemo?
(Some guides may arrange to visit Kanas on the third day, but it can be adjusted according to the specific itinerary?
From Day 4 to Day 7:?
Day 4: Hemo – Kanas Three Bays – Jiadenyu?
Day 5: Jiadenyu – Kanas – Burqin?
Day 6: Burqin – Urho Devil’s City – Kuitun?
Day 7: Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Yining (visit Lavender Base)?
From Day 8 to Day 12:?
Day 8: Yining – Xiata Ancient Road – Zhaosu?
Day 9: Zhaosu – Kalajun Grassland – Tekes (or Gongliu)?
Day 10: Tekes – Qiongkushitai – Nalati Grassland?
(or Gongliu – Tangbula Grassland – Xinyuan County?
Day 11: Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke?
Day 12: Bayinbuluke – Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuqa?
From Day 13 to Day 17:?
Day 13: Kuqa – Wensu Grand Canyon – Aksu?
Day 14: Aksu – Kashgar Old City – Mosque – Kashgar?
Day 15: Kashgar – Baishahu Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County?
Day 16: Taxkorgan County – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar (visit Jincaotan, Stone City, etc.)?
Day 17: Kashgar City – Kashgar Old Town – Hotan?
From Day 18 to Day 22:?
Day 18: Hotan – Crossing the Taklimakan Desert Highway – Tazhong?
Day 19: Tazhong – Taklimakan Desert – Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest – Luntai?
Day 20: Luntai – Lop Nur Village – Heshuo (or Korla, visit Bosten Lake)?
Day 21: Heshuo – Turpan – Kanerjing – Huoyan Mountain?
(Some guides may arrange Turpan as an earlier destination?
Day 22: Turpan – Uyghur Home Visit – Urumqi (End of Itinerary)?
This route covers famous self-drive routes in Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, and the Duku Highway, allowing you to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural atmosphere of Xinjiang. However, please note that the actual itinerary may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, and other practical situations. It is recommended to plan ahead and pay attention to local tourism information.?
