There are multiple options for 14-day tourism routes in Xinjiang. Here are two recommended routes:
Route 1: 14-day Grand Circle Tour of Northern Xinjiang.
D1: Arrive in Urumqi, Xinjiang, and experience the local customs and traditions.
D2: Cross the Gurbantünggüt Desert and admire the unique desert scenery and sunset silhouette.
D3: One-day tour of Kanas, climb up for a distant view, and appreciate the panoramic charm of Kanas Lake.
D4: Head to Hemu Village for an adventure, hike the Three Bays, and deeply experience the peaceful life of the countryside.
D5: Get up early to admire the morning mist and dawn beauty of Hemu Village, and feel the tranquility and beauty of the countryside.
D6: Circle around Sayram Lake and admire the magnificent scenery of the lake, mountains, and distant snow-capped peaks.
D7: Take a short hike in Guozi Gorge, explore the colorful houses in Liuxing Street, and recall childhood memories.
D8: Horseback ride through Karajun and appreciate the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains.
D9: Head to Bayanbulak to admire the breathtaking scenery of the Nine Curves and Eighteen Bends at sunset.
D10: Visit the Nalati Grassland and feel its vastness and grandeur.
D11: Embark on the Duku Highway journey and experience the magnificent scenery of the four seasons that changes with altitude.
D12: Drive on the 101 Secret Realm National Defense Highway and feel the fiery desert passion amidst ice and fire.
D13: Visit Loulan Winery to taste the unique grapes and red wine culture of Xinjiang.
D14: End the journey, bid farewell to Xinjiang with full memories.
Route 2: 14-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.
D1: Depart from Urumqi, first visit Tianshan Heavenly Lake, then proceed to Altay.
D2: Depart from Altay, visit the Kanas scenic area, and overnight in Jiadenyu.
D3: Visit Kanas again, delve into the Hemu Village, and feel the mysterious atmosphere of the primitive forest.
D4: Depart from Hemu, visit the Colorful Beach, then overnight in Burqin.
D5: Depart from Burqin, visit the Magic Rose City, then proceed to Kuitun and overnight there.
D6: Depart from Kuitun, circle around Sayram Lake, and overnight in Jinghe.
D7: Depart from Jinghe, take the northern section of the Duku Highway, and arrive at the Nalati Grassland.
D8: Visit the Nalati Aerial Grassland and overnight in Bayanbulak.
D9: Depart from Bayanbulak, take the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit the Big and Small Dragon Ponds and the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, then overnight in Kuqa.
D10: Depart from Kuqa, visit the Wensu Grand Canyon, then proceed to Aksu and overnight there.
D11: Depart from Aksu, take the Desert Highway, and overnight in Hotan.
D12: Arrive in Kashgar and begin the cultural exploration tour of southern Xinjiang.
D13: Depart from Kashgar, visit the White Sand Lake, Jincaotan Stone City, Tajik Autonomous County, and other famous attractions.
D14: Depart from Tajik Autonomous County, visit the盘龙 (Dragon Coiled) Ancient Road and Karakul Lake, then return to Kashgar to end the pleasant journey.
These two routes cover the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang respectively. Tourists can choose the appropriate route based on their interests and schedule.