It is an excellent choice to travel to Xinjiang for 12 days in May. Xinjiang at this time is picturesque, with fewer people and beautiful scenery, and the travel expenses are relatively low. Here is a recommended 12-day travel itinerary for Xinjiang:?
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, you can choose to stay at a local hotel to adapt to the plateau environment, and visit the Grand and Small Bazaars in the evening to feel the exotic charm of Xinjiang.?
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and proceed along the S101 National Defense Highway, admiring the 10,000-year-old Danxia landform, Fenghuang Lake, Kenswatt Reservoir, and other scenic spots, and then head to Dushanzi Grand Canyon to watch the sunset.?
Day 3: Depart from Dushanzi and head to Joerma, enjoying the Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery on the way, and then arrive at Nalati Grassland to feel its vastness and grandeur.?
Day 4: Depart from Nalati and head to Bayanbulak Grassland to admire the Nine-Bend-Eighteen-Turn River and Swan Lake on the grassland.?
Day 5: Depart from Bayanbulak and pass by Big and Small Dragon Lakes to visit Kuqa Grand Canyon, feeling the magnificent work of nature.?
Day 6: Visit Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves to learn about the Buddhist culture of Xinjiang, and then proceed to Alar.?
Day 7: Depart from Alar and head to Hotan along the Desert Highway to experience the vastness and mystery of the desert.?
Day 8: Visit the Yarkand Khan’s Tomb in Hotan to learn about the historical culture of Xinjiang, and then proceed to the desert camp to experience desert life.?
Day 9: Depart from the desert camp and head to Kashgar to experience the unique charm of this ancient city in the Western Regions.?
Day 10: Visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake in Kashgar, take a distant view of Mount Mushtagh, and then proceed to Taxkorgan County.?
Day 11: Visit Wacha Highway and Tashakou Ancient Road in Taxkorgan County, experience the local customs of the Tajik people, and you can choose to camp in a Tajik village at night.?
Day 12: Return from Taxkorgan County to Kashgar, visiting Tahman Wetland and Muji Volcano on the way, and then conclude this unforgettable trip to Xinjiang.?
In addition, you can also choose to visit famous attractions such as Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu Village, and Qiongkushitai according to your interests and schedule.?
. In May, Xinjiang, whether it is the snowy mountains and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang or the Pamir Plateau of Southern Xinjiang, is full of endless charm, waiting for you to explore.?