Recommended 23-day travel itinerary for Xinjiang is as follows: **?
Day 1 to Day 3: Urumqi and surrounding areas?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, visit the old town of Urumqi and feel the historical charm of the city?
Day 2: Head to Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains and admire the magnificent natural scenery (ticket: 155 yuan/105 yuan)?
Day 3: Visit Hongshan Park, Shuimogou Park, and experience the natural beauty of Nanshan Scenic Area (some attractions are free)?
Day 4 to Day 9: North Xinjiang loop?
Day 4: Depart from Urumqi and head to Fuyun, you can admire the unique landform of Colorful Bay on the way (ticket: 50 yuan)?
Day 5: From Fuyun to Koktokay, explore the beautiful scenery of Koktokay (ticket: 126 yuan)?
Day 6: From Koktokay to Burqin, passing through Altay City to feel the exotic atmosphere?
Day 7: From Burqin to Hemu, wake up early to see the morning mist at Colorful Beach, then head to Hemu Village to experience the fairy-tale-like wooden houses?
Day 8: From Hemu to Kanas, visit Kanas Lake and admire the turquoise lake water and primitive forest?
Day 9: From Kanas to Karamay, you can visit the unique landscape of the World Devil’s City on the way (ticket: 62 yuan)?
Day 10 to Day 14: West and South Xinjiang loop?
Day 10: From Karamay to Jinghe, then return to Urumqi?
Day 11: From Urumqi to Shanshan, you can visit attractions such as Turpan’s Flaming Mountain and Grape Valley on the way (some attractions require tickets)?
Day 12: From Shanshan to Heshuo, continue the journey in South Xinjiang?
Day 13: From Heshuo to Korla, visit Korla’s Bosten Lake (ticket: 135 yuan)?
Day 14: From Korla to Kuqa, you can visit attractions such as the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon and Kuqa Ancient City on the way (some attractions require tickets)?
Day 15 to Day 23: In-depth exploration of the South and East Xinjiang loop?
Day 15: From Kuqa to Aksu, visit Aksu’s Kashgar Ancient City and other attractions?
Day 16: From Aksu to Taxkorgan County, experience the unique customs of Taxkorgan County?
Day 17: From Taxkorgan County to Kashgar, visit Kashgar Old City and feel the rich ethnic culture (free entry to Kashgar Old City)?
Day 18: From Kashgar to Hotan, experience the scenery and culture of Hotan?
Day 19: From Hotan to Xayar, continue the in-depth exploration of South Xinjiang?
Day 20: From Xayar to Korla, revisit the beautiful scenery of Korla?
Day 21: From Korla to Turpan, revisit attractions such as Turpan’s Jiaohe Ancient City (some attractions require tickets)?
Day 22: From Turpan to Hami, you can visit attractions such as the Wubao Devil’s City on the way (ticket: 40 yuan)?
Day 23: End your trip in Hami and return to your departure point or continue with other travel plans?
This itinerary covers the highlights of Xinjiang, including natural scenery, history and culture, ethnic customs, and more, allowing you to fully experience the charm of Xinjiang over a 23-day journey.?