There are multiple fascinating options for an 11-day tour in Xinjiang. Here are three recommended routes:
Route 1: Ili + Southern Xinjiang + Duku Full Guide
D1: Depart from Urumqi, pass through National Highway S101, visit the Kensiwate Reservoir, admire the Danxia landform, cross the Anjihai Grand Canyon, and arrive at Jinghe
D2: Depart from Jinghe, visit Sayram Lake, cross the Guozigou Bridge, then arrive in Yining City
D3: Depart from Yining, visit Lavender Manor and Karajun, overnight stay in Tekes
D4: Depart from Tekes, head to Nalati Grassland to enjoy the natural beauty
D5: Depart from Nalati, visit Nalati Aerial Grassland, then return to Nalati Town
D6: Depart from Nalati, pass through the southern section of the Duku Highway, Daxiao Longchi (Big and Small Dragon Ponds), and the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, then arrive in Kuqa
D7: Depart from Kuqa, visit Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Wensu Grand Canyon, overnight stay in Aksu
D8: Depart from Aksu, visit Kashgar Old City and the Century-old Teahouse, overnight stay in Kashgar
D9: Depart from Kashgar, visit Baisha Lake, then arrive in Taxkorgan County
D10: Depart from Taxkorgan County, pass through the盘龙 (Dragon) Ancient Road, then return to Kashgar
D11: Free activities in Kashgar, end the pleasant journey
Route 2: North Xinjiang Loop Route of Kai-Yi-Duku Highways
D1: Depart from Urumqi, via S21 Desert Highway, visit Colorful Beach, then arrive in Burqin
D2-D3: Depart from Burqin, take an in-depth tour of Kanas Scenic Area, including Kanas Three Bays and Fish-watching Tower
D4: Depart from Kanas, head to Hemu Village, enjoy attractions such as Birch Forest and Hemu Bridge Observation Deck
D5: After watching the sunrise and morning fog in Hemu Village, head to Burqin
D6: Depart from Burqin, visit the World Ghost City, then arrive in Kuitun, and proceed to Sayram Lake
D7: After a self-driving tour around Sayram Lake, cross the Guozigou Bridge, then arrive in Yining
D8-D9: Depart from Yining, visit Kazanqi, Xiata Grassland, and other attractions, arrive in Tekes, then head to Nalati
D10: Depart from Nalati, cross the northern section of the Duku Highway, enjoy the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, then arrive in Kuitun
D11: Depart from Kuitun, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, then return to Urumqi along the scenery of S101 National Defense Highway
Route 3: Immersive Natural Journey
D1: Arrivals from all over the country in Urumqi, airport/station pickup
D2: Depart from Urumqi, head to Sayram Lake for a self-driving tour around the lake
D3: Depart from Sayram Lake, cross the Guozigou Bridge, then arrive in Qiongkushitai
D4: Depart from Qiongkushitai, visit Qiaxi Grassland, then arrive in Gongliu
D5: Depart from Gongliu, head to Nalati Aerial Grassland
D6: Depart from Nalati, pass through the southern section of the Duku Highway, Daxiao Longchi (Big and Small Dragon Ponds), and the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, then arrive in Kuqa
D7: Depart from Kuqa, visit Wensu Grand Canyon, then arrive in Wensu County
D8: Depart from Wensu County, head to Kashgar Old City for a visit
D9: Depart from Kashgar, visit Baisha Lake and Jincaotan Stone City, then arrive in Taxkorgan County
D10: Depart from Taxkorgan County, pass through the盘龙 (Dragon) Ancient Road, Pandir Blue Lake, and Karakul Lake, then return to Kashgar
D11: Free activities in Kashgar, then transfer to the airport/station to end the trip
These three routes all cover the essential attractions of Xinjiang, including natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and forests, as well as rich cultural scenery. You can choose a suitable route to visit based on your interests and time.