The 13-day tour recommendations by Xinjiang travel agencies usually include rich attractions and unique experiences. Here is a 13-day tour recommendation itinerary compiled from multiple sources **:
Day 1: Depart from various places across the country, arrive in Urumqi, check into a hotel, and prepare to begin the exciting journey in Xinjiang.
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, optionally visit Tianshan Tianchi to feel the majesty of Tianshan Mountain and the tranquility of Tianchi, then proceed to Burqin for accommodation.
Day 3: Depart from Burqin, explore Kanas Lake and its surrounding beauty, such as Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, etc., and stay in Jiadengyu or within the Kanas scenic area.
Day 4: Head to Hemu Village to experience the tranquility and beauty of this primitive border town, visit the Tuwa Village, enjoy the sunset in Hemu, and stay overnight there.
Day 5: Leave Hemu, visit Wucai Beach to admire its unique geological structure and rich colors, then return to Burqin for accommodation.
Day 6: Depart from Burqin, visit魔鬼城 (Ghost City) to experience the wonders of nature, then proceed to Jinghe or Kuitun for accommodation.
Day 7: Visit Sayram Lake, known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’, with crystal-clear water, then cross the Guozigou Bridge and proceed to Yining for accommodation.
Day 8: Depart from Yining, experience the Yizhao Highway, and take an in-depth tour of Xiata or other attractions, staying at a local homestay or hotel.
Day 9: Visit Nalati Grassland to feel its vastness and grandeur, then stay overnight in Nalati.
Day 10: Head to Bayinbuluke Grassland to admire the grassland scenery and experience the local ethnic customs, then return to Yining or proceed to other locations for accommodation.
Day 11: Depending on the itinerary arrangement, you may visit other attractions such as Lop Nur Village and Kuqa Grand Canyon, then proceed to Korla or Kuqa for accommodation.
Day 12: Explore the Kumtag Desert to experience its grandeur and mystery, then proceed to Shanshan for accommodation.
Day 13: Depart from Shanshan, visit Flaming Mountain and Grape Valley to experience the heat and sweetness of Xinjiang, then return to Urumqi to end the pleasant 13-day tour.
This itinerary covers many famous attractions and unique experiences in Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Wucai Beach,魔鬼城 (Ghost City), Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke Grassland, and more. At the same time, the itinerary also offers a variety of accommodation options, ranging from hotels, homestays, to campsites, to meet the needs of different tourists. Tourists can appropriately adjust the order of the itinerary and choice of attractions according to their preferences and physical condition.