The recommended 12-day tourism route in Xinjiang covers multiple famous attractions in northern Xinjiang, including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway. Below is a detailed 12-day tourism plan for Xinjiang:?
Day 1: Nationwide – Urumqi. Upon arrival, if time is not urgent, you can visit the Grand Bazaar, taste Xinjiang specialty cuisine, and prepare for the next journey.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Koktokay. Departing from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi, known as the "Jade Pool", and then proceed to Koktokay to admire the canyon scenery and marsh landscapes.?
Day 3: Koktokay – Colorful Beach – Burqin. After visiting Koktokay, proceed to the Colorful Beach, which is known as the "God’s overturned palette", with the best scenery at dusk. Then head to Burqin.?
Day 4: Burqin – Kanas. Departing from Burqin, head to Kanas, a fairyland on earth. Overlook the entire Kanas Lake from the Fish Viewing Terrace and take a hike to visit the Three Bays.?
Day 5: Kanas – Baihaba – Kanas. Head to Baihaba Village, a village far away from the hustle and bustle, where natural ecology coexists with ancient traditions. Note that a border defense permit is required for entry.?
Day 6: Kanas – Hemu. Departing from Kanas, head to Hemu Village to admire the beautiful scenery of Tuva wooden houses built with logs intertwined with distant and continuous mountains.?
Day 7: Hemu – Agate City – Devil’s City – Urho. After enjoying the sunrise and morning mist in Hemu Village, proceed to Agate City and Devil’s City, and finally arrive in Urho.?
Day 8: Urho – Sayram Lake – Huocheng. Head to Sayram Lake, which is as beautiful as a sapphire in summer. It is recommended to stay overnight at the RV campsite to experience stargazing by the lake.?
Day 9: Huocheng – Yizhao Highway – Xiata Ancient Road – Zhaosu. Visit the ten-thousand-mu lavender field in Huocheng, then follow the Yizhao Highway to the Xiata Ancient Road, and finally arrive in Zhaosu.?
Day 10: Zhaosu – Qiaxi Grassland – Nalati. Head to Qiaxi Grassland to experience the vastness and grandeur of Xinjiang’s grasslands. Then proceed to Nalati to visit the Internet-famous bridge.?
Day 11: Nalati – Aerial Grassland – Bayinbrook. After visiting the Nalati Aerial Grassland, proceed to Bayinbrook to enjoy the sunset scenery of the Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Turn River.?
Day 12: Bayinbrook – Duku Highway – Urumqi. On the last day, embark on the Duku Highway, a must-visit place in northern Xinjiang. Although it is only open for a few months a year, the stunning landscapes along the way are definitely worth seeing.?
This itinerary covers multiple famous attractions in the northern Xinjiang region, including natural scenery, human landscapes, and specialty cuisine. During the trip, please adjust the itinerary arrangements according to the actual situation to ensure a pleasant and safe journey.?