The 18-day tour of Xinjiang can be very diverse, covering natural scenery, cultural heritage, food experiences, and more. Here is a recommended 18-day tour itinerary for Xinjiang **:?
Days 1-2: Departing from Urumqi, the first stop is Tianchi, and stay overnight in Fukang. The next day, depart from Fukang, pass by Colorful City and Huoshao Mountain, and arrive in Fuyun.?
Days 3-4: Departing from Fuyun, explore Koktokay and stay overnight in Burqin. After that, depart from Burqin, head to Baihaba and Kanas, stay overnight in Kanas, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kanas.?
Days 5-6: Departing from Kanas, head to Hemu to experience its primitive charm and stay overnight in Hemu. The next day, depart from Hemu, passing by Colorful Beach and Karamay, and stay overnight in Kuitun.?
Days 7-8: Departing from Kuitun, take a tour around Sayram Lake, pass by the Guozigou Bridge, and stay overnight in Qingshuihe. The next day, depart from Qingshuihe, experience the Lavender Manor, visit Koksu Grand Canyon, and stay overnight in Tekes.?
Days 9-10: Departing from Tekes, visit the popular Qiongkushitai Village and stay overnight in Gongliu. The next day, depart from Gongliu, cross the Tangbula Grassland, and stay overnight in Nalati.?
Days 11-12: Departing from Nalati, visit Swan Lake and Nine-Bend Eighteen-Bay, and stay overnight in Bayanbulak. The next day, depart from Bayanbulak, passing by the Small and Large Dragon Lakes and the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, and stay overnight in Kuqa.?
Days 13-14: Departing from Kuqa, visit Aksu’s Godwood Park and stay overnight in Aksu. The next day, depart from Aksu for Kashgar, and take a one-day tour of Kashgar to visit attractions such as the Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb and Gaotai Residential Area.?
Days 15-16: Departing from Kashgar, visit Karakul Lake and Taxkorgan County to experience the customs of the Tajik people. The next day, depart from Taxkorgan, head to the Khunjerab Pass, and then return to Kashgar.?
Days 17-18: Departing from Kashgar, travel through the desert highway and arrive in Turpan. Visit famous attractions in Turpan such as Kanerjing, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley, and finally return to Urumqi to end the 18-day journey.?
In addition, there are other 18-day tour itineraries with different themes and routes, such as the Northern Xinjiang-Duku Road-Southern Xinjiang 18-day Grand Loop Route.?
, tourists can choose based on their interests and schedule. During the trip, they can also taste Xinjiang’s specialty foods, such as hand-grabbed rice and mutton skewers, to experience the unique charm of Xinjiang.?
Please note that the specific itinerary may need to be adjusted according to the actual weather, traffic, and other conditions. Before traveling, it is recommended to plan the itinerary in advance and book accommodation and transportation to ensure a smooth trip.?