The recommended 23-day travel route in Xinjiang is as follows: **
From Day 1 to Day 7: Urumqi and surroundings, Northern Xinjiang Circuit
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check in, take a short rest, and enjoy local cuisine such as big plate chicken and grilled mutton kebabs
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Qitai, admire the stunning scenery of Tianshan Tianchi and feel the unique landform of Northern Xinjiang
Day 3: Qitai – Jiangbulake – Fuyun, view the ten thousand mu of dry farmland and experience the color changes in different seasons
Day 4: Fuyun – Burqin, head to Burqin to prepare for the upcoming Northern Xinjiang journey.
Day 5: Burqin – Wucai Beach – Hemo, wake up early to see the morning fog at Wucai Beach, and then spend the whole day playing in Hemo
Day 6: Hemo – Kanas – Baihaba Village, visit Kanas Lake, feel the beauty of the lake and mountains, and then head to Baihaba Village
Day 7: Baihaba Village – Urho Devil’s City – Karamay, visit the unique landforms of Urho Devil’s City, and head to Karamay
From Day 8 to Day 14: Western Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang Loop Route
Day 8: Karamay – Dushanzi – Duku Highway – Nalati Grassland, cross the Duku Highway, enjoy the scenery along the way, and arrive at Nalati Grassland
Day 9: Nalati Grassland – Tekes Eight Trigrams City – Zhaosu County – Yining, visit the unique architecture of Tekes Eight Trigrams City, and head to Yining
Day 10: Yining – Lavender Field – Yizhao Highway – Guozigou Bridge – Horgos Port, experience the fragrance of lavender, and visit Guozigou Bridge and Horgos Port
Day 11: Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Dushanzi, visit the beautiful scenery of Sayram Lake, and then return to Dushanzi
Day 12: Dushanzi – Duku Highway – Bayanbulak, cross the Duku Highway again and head to Bayanbulak Grassland
Day 13: Bayanbulak – Kuqa, visit the magnificent scenery of Bayanbulak Grassland, and then head to Kuqa
Day 14: Kuqa – Kashgar Old Town – Gaotai Residential Area – Id Kah Mosque, visit the old town and Gaotai Residential Area in Kashgar, and feel the local cultural atmosphere
From Day 15 to Day 23: Southern Xinjiang and Eastern Xinjiang Loop Route
Day 15: Kashgar – Taxkorgan – Zepu Golden胡杨 National Forest Park, visit the famous attractions in Kashgar, and then head to Taxkorgan and Zepu Golden胡杨 National Forest Park
Day 16: Taxkorgan – Yecheng – Yutian – Minfeng – Southern Section of Desert Highway – Tazhong No.1, cross the Desert Highway and experience the magnificent scenery of the desert
Day 17: Tazhong No.1 – Northern Section of Desert Highway – Korla, continue to cross the Desert Highway and arrive in Korla
Day 18: Korla – Turpan, one-day tour to visit Flaming Mountain, Bezikrik Thousand Buddha Caves, Grape Valley, and other attractions
Day 19: Turpan – Shanshan, head to Shanshan to prepare for the next part of the trip.
Day 20: Shanshan – Wucaiwan, visit the unique landforms of Wucaiwan
Day 21: Wucaiwan – Koktokay, head to Koktokay to experience the magnificent work of nature
Day 22: Koktokay – Burqin, return to Burqin, preparing to end the trip.
Day 23: Burqin – Urumqi, return to Urumqi, ending the 23-day journey in Xinjiang
This route covers multiple famous attractions and unique landforms in Xinjiang, allowing you to fully experience the beauty and culture of Xinjiang. During the trip, please adjust the itinerary according to the actual situation to ensure a pleasant journey.