The recommended 21-day tour route in Xinjiang is as follows:**
D1-D21: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Koktokay – Wulongu Lake – Burqin – Hemu – Kanas – Bahaba – World Devil City – Karamay – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Huocheng – Horgos Port – Yining – Zhaosu – Jiongkushitai – Kalajun – Tekes – Nalati – Bayanbulak – Duku Highway – Tangbula – Dushanzi – Urumqi
Specific itinerary arrangements:
D1: Airport pick-up in Urumqi, preparing to start the journey to Xinjiang.
D2: Departing from Urumqi, visiting Tianshan Heavenly Lake, and then proceeding to Koktokay Town for accommodation.
D3: Exploring the Koktokay Scenic Area, and then proceeding to Wulungu Lake, staying overnight in Burqin.
D4-D5: Departing from Burqin, visiting Hemu River, Hemu Bridge, Birch Forest, enjoying the starry sky and sunrise fog in Hemu, and then proceeding to Kanas for sightseeing, staying overnight in Jiadengyu.
D6: Departing from Kanas, visiting巴哈巴 (Bahaba, a place name that needs verification as it’s not a commonly known place in Xinjiang tourism), and then returning to Burqin for accommodation.
D7: Departing from Burqin, visiting the World Devil City, and then proceeding to Karamay for accommodation.
D8: Departing from Karamay, visiting the Karamay Oilfield, Ulhuo Poplar Forest, and Ailike Lake, and then returning to Karamay for accommodation.
D9-D10: Departing from Karamay, visiting Sayram Lake for accommodation, and visiting the Guozigou Bridge and Huocheng Lavender Base the next day.
D11: Departing from Huocheng, visiting the Horgos Port and Kazanqi Folk Village, and then proceeding to Yining.
D12-D13: Departing from Yining, passing through the Yizhao Highway to visit the Xiata Scenic Area, and then proceeding to Zhaosu and Jiongkushitai for sightseeing.
D14: Departing from Jiongkushitai, visiting the Kalajun East and West Grasslands, and then proceeding to Tekes.
D15-D16: Visiting Koksu Grand Canyon and Wusun Ancient Road in Tekes, then proceeding to Nalati to visit the Nalati Aerial River Valley Grassland.
D17: Departing from Nalati, visiting Bayanbulak Grassland, enjoying the Nine-Bend Yellow River and Swan Lake.
D18: Departing from Nalati, driving along the northern section of the Duku Highway, visiting Tangbula Fairy Lake and Dushanzi Grand Canyon.
D19: Departing from Dushanzi, visiting the Anjihai Grand Canyon, and then returning to Urumqi along the S101 National Defense Highway.
D20: One-day tour in Urumqi city, experiencing local culture and cuisine.
D21: Airport transfer in Urumqi, ending a pleasant trip to Xinjiang.
This route covers almost all the famous scenic spots in Xinjiang, including Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak Grassland, Duku Highway, etc., allowing tourists to fully appreciate the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang.
. Meanwhile, the itinerary is reasonably arranged, with both intense sightseeing activities and relaxing breaks to ensure tourists can enjoy the entire journey.