A 30-day tour of Xinjiang can be an excellent experience to deeply explore the natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang. Here is a carefully planned 30-day itinerary suggestion:?
Day 1 to Day 3: Urumqi and surroundings?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check in, and take a short rest. In the evening, you can head to Lingguan Alley to taste authentic Xinjiang snacks such as big plate chicken and grilled mutton skewers?
Day 2: Head to Tianshan Tianchi scenic area to enjoy the stunning scenery of the alpine lake, with the option to take a cruise on the lake.?
Day 3: Visit the Xinjiang Museum to understand the history and culture of Xinjiang, and then head to Koktokay Town to prepare for the next itinerary.?
Day 4 to Day 7: Kanas and surrounding areas.?
Day 4: Visit the Koktokay scenic area, admire the unique landform of Colorful Beach, and then head to Burqin.?
Day 5: Head to Baihaba and then enter the Kanas scenic area to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Kanas Lake.?
Day 6: Visit attractions such as the Fish Viewing Pavilion, Shenxianwan, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay within the Kanas scenic area.?
Day 7: Head to Hemu Village to experience the unique charm of Hemu morning fog sunrise and Hemu starry sky.?
Day 8 to Day 13: Ili and surrounding areas.?
Day 8: Depart from Hemu for free activities and then return to Burqin.?
Day 9: Visit the Ghost City and Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and then head to Kuitun.?
Day 10: Head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the lake, and then proceed to Qingshuihe.?
Day 11: Visit the Lavender Base and Kazanqi Folk Village to experience the folk customs of Xinjiang, and then head to Yining.?
Day 12: Follow the Yizhao Highway to Zhaosu, enjoying the rapeseed flower sea along the way.?
Day 13: Visit the Xiata Ancient Road National Park and experience the sunset beauty of the Zhaosu Wetland Park.?
Day 14 to Day 17: Nalati and surrounding areas.?
Day 14: Head to Jiongkushitai to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.?
Day 15: Visit the Karakjun Grassland and Tekes Eight Trigrams City to experience the unique cultural atmosphere.?
Day 16: Take a hot air balloon to overlook the Nalati Aerial Grassland and then head to Nalati Town.?
Day 17: Follow the middle section of the Duku Highway to Bayinbrook and enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way.?
Day 18 to Day 30: Southern Xinjiang and return trip.?
Day 18: Follow the southern section of the Duku Highway to Kuqa, enjoying the scenic beauty of the Dalongchi and Xiaolongchi Lakes and the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon along the way.?
Day 19: Visit Wensu Grand Canyon and then head to Aksu.?
Day 20: Head to Kashgar to apply for a border defense certificate and prepare for the next itinerary.?
(The following itinerary can be adjusted according to personal preferences and time arrangements, with options to visit Mount Mushtag, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Taxkorgan County, Pamir Plateau scenic area, Internet celebrity highway, Panlong Ancient Road, Jincaotan, Stone City, Muji Volcano, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden, Kashgar Old Town, Century-old Tea House, Zepu Golden Poplar Forest, Hotan Museum, Hotan Night Market, Taklamakan Desert Highway, Alar City, Kuqa Wangfu, Korla, Lop Nur Village, Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Wells, Turpan, Flaming Mountain, Mazavillage, Kumtag Desert, and other attractions.?
Day 30: End the pleasant journey and arrange the itinerary according to the return plan.?
This itinerary covers the essence of Xinjiang’s attractions, but the specific itinerary can be adjusted appropriately according to personal interests and time. Meanwhile, due to the unpredictable weather in Xinjiang, it is recommended to pay attention to the weather forecast in advance and prepare appropriate clothing to cope with different weather conditions.?
. In addition, many scenic area tickets need to be reserved in advance, especially for popular attractions such as Xiata, it is recommended to plan and purchase tickets in advance.?