Recommended 11-day tour route in Xinjiang is as follows:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi and enjoy free activities, explore the city’s fruit and melon market, precious jade market, and feel the unique charm of the Western Regions.
Day 2: Departing from Urumqi, cross the S21 Desert Highway and traverse the Gurbantünggüt Desert to Burqin, enjoying the splendid scenery of Colorful Beach along the way.
Day 3: Continue to visit attractions such as Kanas Three Bays and Fish Viewing Platform in Burqin, then head to Kanas to deeply feel the beauty of this ‘Eastern Switzerland’.
Day 4: After staying overnight in Kanas, head to Hemu Village to admire natural attractions such as the Birch Forest and Hemu Bridge, and experience the tranquility and beauty of the countryside.
Day 5: Departing from Hemu, after admiring the morning fog and Beautiful Peak, return to Burqin and then head to World Ghost City to experience the wonders of nature.
Day 6: Departing from Burqin, head to Kuitun. Along the way, visit Sayram Lake to appreciate the lake and mountain scenery, then arrive in Yining to savor the accordion and ice cream at Liuxing Street.
Day 7: Visit attractions such as Kazanqi and Yizhao Highway in Yining, then head to Xiata Grassland (Xiata Ancient Road), and finally arrive in Zhaosu.
Day 8: Departing from Zhaosu, visit attractions such as Renti Grassland and Qiongkushitai, and then head to Tekes.
Day 9: After visiting Qiaxi Forest Park in Tekes, head to Nalati Aerial Grassland to appreciate the magnificent scenery of the grassland, and then arrive in Nalati Town.
Day 10: Departing from Nalati, travel through the northern section of the Duku Highway, admire the magnificent scenery of Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, and then head to Kuitun.
Day 11: After visiting Dushanzi Grand Canyon in Kuitun, return to Urumqi along the scenic S101 National Defense Highway and end this unforgettable journey in Xinjiang.
This route covers multiple essence attractions in Xinjiang, including snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, forests, etc., allowing tourists to deeply experience the beauty and charm of Xinjiang. During the journey, you can also taste local cuisine and feel the unique culture of Xinjiang. I hope this 11-day tour of Xinjiang will leave you with unforgettable memories!