The 18-day tour of southern and northern Xinjiang can cover many famous attractions in Xinjiang, providing a rich and comprehensive travel experience.
The specific 18-day travel plan can refer to the following itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi from all over the country, gather and depart, and prepare for the upcoming journey.
Days 2-7: You can visit Jinghe County, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Sayram Lake, Lavender Manor, and other places around Urumqi, and also head to Nalati Grassland to feel its expanse and tranquility.
During this period, you can also take a break to visit Tianshan Tianchi and experience the mirror-like waters of the alpine lake.
Days 8-13: Continue deeper into southern Xinjiang, visit the Kuqa王府, Kuqa Grand Mosque, explore the mysterious Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, and you can also go to Kashgar City to experience the exotic atmosphere of Kashgar Old Town.
In Kashgar, you can also visit the largest mosque in China, the Id Kah Mosque.
Days 14-18: You can head to Tashkurgan County to enjoy the beauty of Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, then return to Kashgar City to visit the Kashgar Old Town Opening Ceremony and Xiangfei Garden. Finally, you can pass through Turpan to visit the famous Flaming Mountain, Kanerjing, and Grape Valley, before returning to Urumqi to end the journey.
This route not only includes the natural scenery of Xinjiang, such as alpine lakes, grasslands, canyons, etc., but also covers rich cultural landscapes, such as historical sites, folk culture, etc. During the journey, tourists can also taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine, such as the Tianchi Nine Bowls and Three Rows Banquet.
Overall, the 18-day tour of southern and northern Xinjiang is an excellent opportunity to explore Xinjiang in depth, and whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes, it will leave a deep impression on tourists.