13-Day Tour in Northern Xinjiang (Altay Kanas + Yili + Duku)

Xinjiang is a place that can bring countless unexpected beauties and surprises, with popular attractions such as the beautiful Nalati grassland and Duku Highway. Of course, there are also some secret places in the world that retain their original and pure natural features. Among the many beautiful scenery, there are many that have not yet been developed and are hidden deep in the boudoir. They are like private secret places that bring unexpected surprises to everyone. 13-day tour itinerary in Northern Xinjiang: D1: Various places-Urumqi D2: Urumqi - S21 Desert Highway - Ulungur Lake - Beitun D3: Beitun-Baihaba-Kanas D4: Kanas Lake - Hiking Sanwan - Hemu D5: Hemu-Wucai Beach-Burqin D6: Burqin-Devil City-Kuitun/Dushanzi D7: Kuitun/Dushanzi-Sailimu Lake-Lavender-Yining D8: Yining-Xiata Ancient Road-Tianma Bathing River-Zhaosu D9: Zhaosu-Qiongkushitai-Tekes D10: Tekes-Kalajun-Nalati Town D11: Nalati Town - Nalati Sky Grassland - Bayinbuluke D12: Bayinbuluke-Duku Highway-Urumqi D13: Urumqi-Various places Transportation: Northern Xinjiang is vast and the distances between scenic spots are far, so it is recommended to charter a car or drive yourself. Chartering a car allows you to enjoy the scenery along the way more easily, and you can stop and take photos at any time; driving yourself is more free, but you must pay attention to the road conditions. Accommodation: Book accommodation in advance. Prices vary and you can choose according to your budget and needs. Food: Northern Xinjiang has rich and varied food, such as roast lamb, pilaf, naan, big plate chicken, yogurt, etc. You must try the local specialties, but pay attention to food hygiene. Weather: The climate in northern Xinjiang is changeable, with a large temperature difference between morning and evening. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring warm clothing. At the same time, take sun protection measures, such as applying sunscreen, wearing sunglasses, and a sun hat. Tickets: Learn about the ticket prices and preferential policies of each attraction in advance. Some attractions offer discounts for students, the elderly, and military personnel. Cultural customs: Northern Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic area, and we must respect local religious beliefs and customs. For example, when entering a mosque, we must dress appropriately and not touch other people's belongings at will.