A 14-day travel guide to Xinjiang can include the following itinerary:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, rest, and adjust to the time difference. You can visit the International Bazaar to experience the local cultural atmosphere and taste Xinjiang’s specialty foods such as grilled mutton and hand-grabbed rice in the evening.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Koktokay Town, with a brief stop at Wulungu Lake on the way. Due to the long distance, it is recommended to rotate driving among multiple people and prepare enough snacks and water.?
Day 3: Visit the Koktokay Scenic Area and then head to Burqin County. In Burqin, you can enjoy the sunset at Colorful Beach, but please note that the scenery may vary from person to person, and some may not find it worth visiting.?
Day 4: Depart from Burqin County and head to Hemu Village to enjoy the sunrise and morning fog, and experience the fun of riding horses to Xiaomeili Peak.?
Day 5: Depart from Hemu and head to Kanas Scenic Area to visit attractions such as Kanas Lake and Fish Viewing Terrace. Fish Viewing Terrace requires climbing over a thousand steps, but it offers a panoramic view of Kanas.?
Day 6: Depart from Kanas and head to Ghost City to experience the wonders of nature. Ghost City is very hot and sunny, but the photos come out great, so it is recommended to wear shorts or skirts.?
Day 7: Depart from Ghost City and head to Karamay, then proceed to Sayram Lake. Sayram Lake is one of the most beautiful attractions in Xinjiang, and it is recommended to camp and enjoy the night sky.?
Day 8: Depart from Sayram Lake and head to Khorgos and Huocheng. However, please note that Khorgos may not be a destination that every tourist will enjoy, so you can make a strategy in advance to decide whether to visit.?
Day 9: Depart from Huocheng and head to Lavender Manor (if the season is right), then proceed to Yining and Liuxing Street. You can buy Gulandan Ice Cream on Liuxing Street, which is a local specialty.?
Day 10: Depart from Yining and head to Nalati Grassland. The prices in Nalati are relatively reasonable, but tickets need to be booked in advance, and they may be difficult to obtain.?
Day 11: Depart from Nalati and proceed along the Duku Highway. The Duku Highway has beautiful scenery but may be very congested, so it is recommended to plan ahead and set aside enough time.?
Day 12: Depart from the Duku Highway and head to Dushanzi Grand Canyon and Anjihai Grand Canyon. Anjihai Grand Canyon is free and very surprising, so it can be a priority destination.?
Day 13: Depart from Anjihai Grand Canyon and head to Shihezi to visit Shihezi University and the Military Reclamation Museum, then proceed to Dabancheng Salt Lake. The salt lake is lesser-known and less crowded, so you can bring a swimsuit to float.?
Day 14: Depart from Dabancheng Salt Lake and return to Urumqi, with a stopover to visit Tianshan Tianchi on the way. Tianchi has beautiful scenery, but it may be slightly inferior to Sayram Lake.?
The above itinerary is for reference only, and specific arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal interests, physical condition, weather conditions, and other factors. During the trip, please be sure to pay attention to safety and respect local customs and habits.?