A 30-day tour of Xinjiang can cover many natural and cultural landscapes in the region. Here is a suggested itinerary:?
Day 1 to Day 3:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check in, rest, and taste local delicacies such as big plate chicken and grilled mutton skewers.?
Day 2: Head to the Tianshan Tianchi scenic area to enjoy the scenery of the alpine lake and visit Qitai County.?
Day 3: Visit the Jiangbulake scenic area to see the ten thousand mu of dry farmland, and then head to Fuyun.?
Day 4 to Day 6:?
Day 4: Explore the Koktokay scenic area and admire the Colorful Beach, staying overnight in Burqin.?
Day 5: Head to Baihaba, visit Kanas Lake, Fish Viewing Pavilion, and other attractions, and stay overnight in the Kanas scenic area.?
Day 6: Visit the Hemu River, Hemu Bridge, etc., and stay overnight in the Hemu scenic area to enjoy the morning fog and starry sky.?
Day 7 to Day 9:?
Day 7: Free activities, stay overnight in Burqin.?
Day 8: Visit the Ghost City and Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and stay overnight in Kuitun.?
Day 9: Head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the serene beauty of the lake and stay overnight in Qingshuihe.?
Day 10 to Day 12:?
Day 10: Visit the Lavender Base and Kazanqi Folk Village to experience the folk culture of Xinjiang, and stay overnight in Yining.?
Day 11: Head to Zhaosu Jade Lake and stay overnight in Zhaosu.?
Day 12: Visit the Xiata Ancient Road National Park to feel the profound history and the grandeur of nature.?
Day 13 to Day 15:?
Day 13: Stay in Jiongkushitai to enjoy the tranquility of nature.?
Day 14: Visit the Karakjun Grassland and Tekes Eight-Trigram City to experience the unique grassland scenery and cultural landscape.?
Day 15: Experience hot air balloons and the Nalati Aerial Grassland, and stay overnight in Nalati Town.?
Day 16 to Day 30:?
The next part of the itinerary can include traveling along the Duku Highway to Bayinbuluke, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, and the Wensu Grand Canyon.?
You can also arrange visits to famous attractions such as Kashgar Old Town, the Old Town Night Market, Baisha Lake, and Muztagh Ata Mountain.?
In Hotan, you can cross the Taklamakan Desert Highway and experience the grandeur of the desert.?
Finally, you can arrange some rest and free activity time to better savor this unforgettable trip to Xinjiang.?
Throughout the itinerary, please pay attention to the following points:?
The weather in Xinjiang is unpredictable, so it is recommended to stay in one place for a while to wait for better weather conditions.?
Some attractions, such as Xiata, require hiking. If there are elderly or children in your group, you need to consider carefully.?
Self-driving tours are more flexible, but it is also necessary to understand road conditions and scenic area regulations in advance.?
The temperature difference between morning and night in Xinjiang is large, so it is recommended to bring thick clothing such as a rain jacket.?
Tickets for many scenic areas need to be reserved in advance, especially for popular attractions.?
This itinerary is just a suggested plan for a 30-day tour of Xinjiang. The specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal interests and time arrangements. I hope this itinerary can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Xinjiang!?