Northern Xinjiang 15-Day Grand Loop (Kanas + Ili + Desert)

Xinjiang is a place full of unexpected beauty and surprises, featuring popular attractions like the stunning Nalati Grassland and the Duku Highway. Additionally, there are pristine, untouched hidden gems that remain undeveloped and secluded, offering a sense of discovery akin to finding a private paradise. These secret spots provide delightful surprises amidst the region's many breathtaking landscapes.

Northern Xinjiang 15-Day Grand Loop (Kanas + Ili + Desert)

D1: Urumqi - Airport Pickup

D2: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake of Tianshan - Fuyun
(490 km, approximately 5.5 hours by car)

D3: Fuyun - Koktokay - Burqin
(280 km, approximately 3.5 hours by car)

D4: Burqin - Kanas - Baihaba
(160 km, approximately 2.5 hours by car)

D5: Baihaba - Hemu
(90 km, approximately 1.5 hours by car)

D6: Hemu - Colorful Beach - Burqin
(160 km, approximately 2.5 hours by car)

D7: Burqin - Ghost City - Kuitun
(460 km, approximately 5.5 hours by car)

D8: Kuitun - Sayram Lake - Yining
(460 km, approximately 5.5 hours by car)

D9: Yining - Yizhao Highway - Xiate
(160 km, approximately 2.5 hours by car)

D10: Xiate - Kalajun Grassland - Yuhu - Tekes
(120 km, approximately 2.5 hours by car)

D11: Tekes - Ku'erdening - Chaxi Ancient Trail - Nalati
(320 km, approximately 3.5 hours by car)

D12: Nalati - Middle Section of Duku Highway - Bayinbuluk
(80 km, approximately 1.5 hours by car)

D13: Bayinbuluk - Northern Section of Duku Highway - Changji
(490 km, approximately 7.5 hours by car)

D14: Changji - Kumtag Desert - Shanshan
(260 km, approximately 3.5 hours by car)

D15: Shanshan - Turpan - Urumqi
(260 km, approximately 3.5 hours by car)