A 38-day travel route in Xinjiang can cover classic attractions such as northern Xinjiang, southern Xinjiang, and the Duku Highway. Here is a detailed itinerary:
Days 1-19: In-depth exploration of northern Xinjiang
Day 1: Departing from various parts of the country, arriving in Urumqi, visiting the urban area, and tasting Xinjiang cuisine.
Day 2: Departing from Urumqi, visiting Tianshan Tianchi, and returning to Urumqi in the evening.
Day 3: Departing from Urumqi, heading to Fuyun, visiting Koktokay.
Day 4: Departing from Fuyun, heading to Burqin, enjoying the scenery of northern Xinjiang along the way.
Day 5: Departing from Burqin, visiting Hemu Village, experiencing the morning light and starry sky.
Day 6: Departing from Hemu, visiting Kanas Lake, and staying in the Kanas scenic area.
Day 7: Departing from Kanas Village, visiting the Three Bays and Jadenyu.
Day 8: Departing from Jadenyu, visiting the Ghost City, and heading to Karamay.
Day 9: Departing from Karamay, visiting Sayram Lake.
Day 10: Departing from Sayram Lake, visiting the Lavender Garden, and heading to Yining.
Day 11: Free activities in Yining, you can visit local attractions or rest.
Day 12: Departing from Yining, visiting Xiata.
Day 13: Departing from Xiata, heading to Zhaosu.
Day 14: Departing from Zhaosu, visiting Jongkushitai.
Day 15: Departing from Jongkushitai, visiting Karakjun, and heading to Tekes.
Day 16: Departing from Tekes, visiting Nalati Grassland.
Day 17: Free activities in Nalati, deeply experiencing the grassland scenery.
Day 18: Departing from Nalati, visiting Bayanbulak.
Day 19: Departing from Bayanbulak, visiting the northern section of the Duku Highway and Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and heading to Kuitun.
Days 20-22: Full-line experience of the Duku Highway
Day 20: Departing from Kuitun, driving along the northern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, enjoying the scenery of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, and other landscapes.
Day 21: Continuing along the Duku Highway, arriving in Kuqa, and visiting Kuqa王府 (王府 is a place name and should be translated as such without altering the text), Wensu Grand Canyon.
Day 22: Departing from Kuqa, heading to Aksu, with a scenic view of the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon along the way.
Days 23-35: Southern Xinjiang Humanity and Nature Tour
Day 23: Departing from Aksu, visiting Kashgar Xiangfei Garden, and arriving in Kashgar.
Day 24: Free activities in Kashgar, visiting Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, etc.
Day 25: Departing from Kashgar, visiting Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and heading to Tajikistan County.
Day 26: In Tajikistan County, visiting the Hongqilapu Port, Panlong Ancient Road, Bandir Blue Lake, etc.
Day 27: Departing from Tajikistan County, visiting Stone City and Mount Muztagh Ata, and returning to Kashgar.
Day 28: Departing from Kashgar, heading to Yarkand Yarkand Khan’s Tomb, and then proceeding to Hotan after the visit.
Days 29-35: In-depth exploration of Hotan and surrounding areas, experiencing the unique cultural customs and natural landscapes of southern Xinjiang.
Days 36-38: Return trip and summary
Day 36: Departing from Hotan, returning to Urumqi, with appropriate stops to visit attractions along the way.
Day 37: Free activities in Urumqi, shopping for souvenirs, and reviewing the entire journey.
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