There are multiple options for a 12-day tour in Xinjiang. Here is a recommended itinerary**:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, after airport pickup, check into the hotel and enjoy free activities. You can explore the charm of the Western Regions’ capital, such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake and Hongshan Park.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi, head to Koktokay Scenic Area, and stay overnight in Koktokay after the visit.?
Day 3: Depart from Koktokay, visit Colorful Beach Scenic Area, and then proceed to Burqin for accommodation.?
Day 4: Depart from Burqin, head to Kanas Lake for a visit, including attractions like Fish-Viewing Pavilion, and stay overnight in Kanas Scenic Area or Jiadenyu.?
Day 5: Visit Kanas Three Bays, then proceed to Hemu Village to enjoy the sunset and starry sky in Hemo, and stay overnight in a log cabin homestay in Hemo.?
Day 6: Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise and morning fog in Hemo, then visit the World Devil City, and proceed to Karamay or Urho for accommodation.?
Day 7: Head to Sayram Lake for a visit, passing by Guozigou Bridge, and stay overnight in Qingshuihe.?
Day 8: Depart from Qingshuihe, visit Lavender Manor, Yizhao Highway, and Rapeseed Flower Sea, then proceed to Zhaosu for accommodation.?
Day 9: Depart from Zhaosu, visit Xiata National Park or Cloudy Grassland, Karakjun Grassland, and other attractions, and stay overnight in Tekes or Nalati.?
Day 10: Head to Nalati Aerial Grassland for a visit, then proceed to Duku Highway to enjoy the scenery along the way, and stay overnight in Nalati or Bayinbrook.?
Day 11: Continue exploring along Duku Highway, visit Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, Fairy Lake, and other attractions, then proceed to Dushanzi for accommodation.?
Day 12: Depart from Dushanzi, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon or Anjihai Grand Canyon, and then end your pleasant journey with the driver providing airport/station transfer service.?
In addition, here are some practical travel tips: Xinjiang has strong UV rays, so remember to take sunscreen measures; some areas may have no signal, so prepare cash in advance; Xinjiang has a dry climate, so drink plenty of water and moisturize your skin; ID cards are required for security checks along the way, so be sure to keep them safe.?
. I hope this itinerary can help you with your trip to Xinjiang!?