Recommended 23-day tourism itinerary in Xinjiang is as follows:**
From Day 1 to Day 3:
D1: Gather in Urumqi, check in to a 4-star hotel
D2: Depart from Urumqi, visit Tuyugou Uyghur Ancient Village and Kumtag Desert in Turpan
D3: Head to Shanshan, use an off-road vehicle to cross the core area of Dahaitao, capture sunset photos
From Day 4 to Day 6:
D4: Cross the secret Great Wall of Hami Dahaitao, arrive in Qitai
D5: Visit Jiangbulake in Qitai, then head to Fuyun County or Koktokay Town
D6: Delve into Koktokay Scenic Area, visit No. 3 Mine Pit and Ayigozi Mine Tunnel
From Day 7 to Day 9:
D7: Head to Burqin, enjoy the online-famous bridge and Fish-watching Platform along the way, arrive at Kanas Lake
D8: Visit Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Immortal Bay in the Kanas Lake area, then head to Hemu Village
D9: Depart from Hemu, visit the World Ghost City of Wuerhe
From Day 10 to Day 12:
D10: Head to Dushanzi Grand Canyon, then proceed to Jinghe
D11: Visit Sayram Lake in Jinghe, arrive in Yining, visit Kazangqi
D12: Visit Karajun in Yining and stay overnight
From Day 13 to Day 15:
D13: Hike or ride horses on the Flower Terrace of Karajun, then head to Qiongkushitai and Tekes
D14: Depart from Tekes, visit Nalati Grassland
D15: Depart from Nalati, head to Bayanbulak Grassland
From Day 16 to Day 18:
D16: Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Kuqa Grand Canyon, arrive in Kuqa
D17: Visit Kuqa Grand Mosque and Tomur Grand Canyon in Kuqa, then head to Aksu
D18: Depart from Aksu, pass through Aral, cross the Desert Highway to arrive in Hotan, visit Hotan Night Market in the evening
From Day 19 to Day 21:
D19: Depart from Hotan, visit Shache Old Town, arrive in Kashgar
D20: Visit Red Mountain Canyon, Muji Volcanic Crater, and Baisha Lake in Kashgar
D21: Enjoy the sunrise at Karakul Lake, visit the No. 3 Glacier of Mount Muztagh Ata and Golden Grass Beach, arrive in Tajik Autonomous County
From Day 22 to Day 23:
D22: Visit the盘龙古道 (Winding Ancient Road) and Bandier Blue Lake in Tajik Autonomous County, then head to Kashgar Old Town
D23: End your pleasant journey in Kashgar Old Town, group dismissal
This itinerary covers many of the highlights of Xinjiang, including natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and special culinary experiences, allowing you to fully feel the charm of Xinjiang. Please adjust the itinerary arrangements according to personal interests and actual conditions.
