Recommended 11-day tourism route in Xinjiang is as follows:**
Day 1: Free activities around Urumqi. Enjoy local cuisine, appreciate the scenery of Urumqi, and prepare for the upcoming trip.
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and head to Yining. Passing through the beautiful Sayram Lake and the spectacular Guozigou Bridge, arrive in Yining City and feel the unique charm of this city.
Day 3: Depart from Yining and visit Tekes. Visit attractions such as Lavender Manor and Karajun, stay overnight in Tekes, and experience the local folk customs.
Day 4: Depart from Tekes and head to Nalati Grassland. Enjoy the natural beauty of Nalati Grassland and feel the grandeur and expanse of nature.
Day 5: In-depth tour of Nalati Grassland. Visit attractions such as Nalati Aerial Grassland and fully appreciate the scenery of the grassland.
Day 6: Depart from Nalati and head to Kuqa. Passing through the southern section of the Duku Highway, Daxiao Longchi (Big and Small Dragon Ponds), and the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, arrive in Kuqa and experience the steepness and beauty of the Duku Highway.
Day 7: Depart from Kuqa and visit Aksu. Visit Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Wensu Grand Canyon, stay overnight in Aksu, and feel the unique culture of this city.
Day 8: Depart from Aksu and head to Kashgar. Visit Kashgar Old Town and the Century-old Teahouse, stay overnight in Kashgar, and experience the exotic charm of Kashgar.
Day 9: Depart from Kashgar and visit Taxkorgan County. Visit attractions such as Baisha Lake, Jincaotan, and Stone City, arrive in Taxkorgan County, and experience the magnificent scenery of the plateau.
Day 10: Depart from Taxkorgan County and return to Kashgar. Passing by the盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road) and Karakul Lake, appreciate the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang once again and return to Kashgar in the evening.
Day 11: Free activities in Kashgar, end of the trip. During free time in Kashgar, taste local cuisine, buy souvenirs, and bring a perfect end to this Xinjiang trip.
This route covers multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang, including lakes, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, canyons, etc., allowing visitors to fully appreciate the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang. Meanwhile, the itinerary is reasonably arranged, with both intense schedules and relaxing breaks to ensure tourists can fully enjoy the fun of traveling.