12-Day Xinjiang Travel Itinerary Guide｜Save It Fast!

You won't want to leave once you visit Xinjiang! Crystal-clear lakes🌊, leisurely grazing cattle and sheep🐂 on grasslands Summer in Xinjiang is where vibrant life unfolds🍃 🛬【Itinerary】: D1—Ürümqi D2—Ürümqi-Tuyugou-Kumtag Desert-Shanshan D3—Shanshan-Flaming Mountains-Uyghur Home Textile Experience-Ürümqi D4—Ürümqi-S101 Highway-Anjihai Grand Canyon-Stay in Dushanzi D5—Dushanzi-Northern Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway-Tangbula Grassland-Fairy Lake-Stay in Tangbula D6—Tangbula-Nalati-Zhaosu D7—Zhaosu-Xiata Ancient Road-Kazanqi Village-Lavender Fields-Khorgos D8—Khorgos Port-Sayram Lake-Jinghe D9—Jinghe-Heiyou Mountain-Devil's City-Urho D10—Urho-My Altay Checkpoint-Hemu D11—Hemu-Kanas-Stay in Altay D12—Fly from Altay ⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】: 🟣S101 Highway: A fusion of blue skies, snow-capped mountains🏔️, grasslands🌿, danxia landforms, and rivers🌊; 🟣Tangbula Grassland: Rolling hills with clouds☁️ floating through valleys, perfect for camping🏕️ with distant snow mountain views; 🟣Xiata Ancient Road: Walk the ancient valley path where glaciers🧊 remain even in midsummer, with snow-capped peaks🏔️ in sight; 🟣Sayram Lake: Its blue hue is a visual shock only fully appreciated in person! Sunlit waters glow like filtered gemstones💎; 🟣Kanas: Dubbed "God's Garden," its clear waters🏞️ surrounded by majestic mountains offer breathtaking views😍. 🍩【Must-Try Foods】: - Big Plate Chicken: Tender chicken with potatoes🥔 and peppers🌶️, spicy and flavorful in generous portions; - Roast Whole Lamb: Xinjiang's signature dish, crispy-skinned🐏 with juicy, tender meat inside; - Lamb Skewers: Charcoal-grilled skewers🥩 seasoned with cumin and chili powder🌶️, aromatic and delicious; - Naan: Traditional Xinjiang bread🍜, uniquely textured and perfect with various dishes🥗. 🏨【Accommodation Tips】: 1️⃣Choose better hotels🛎️ if budget allows for comfort and peace of mind; 2️⃣Book early for more options, as rooms sell out fast during holidays. 🚌【Transport Tips】: Attractions in Xinjiang are far apart🛣️. Renting a car🚗 is recommended to avoid transport hassles~ 🧡【Tips】: ⭕Strong UV rays🔆—bring sunscreen🧴; ⭕Pack stomach medicine💊, motion sickness pills, and mosquito repellent🦟; ⭕Unpredictable weather🌦️—carry an umbrella☔; ⭕Respect local ethnic customs and religious beliefs.