Start here: Read the China Travel Essentials guide before planning. It covers connectivity, payment, maps, trains, reservations, and foreign-guest accommodation.
Xinjiang is a region on a very large scale. A route that looks close on a map can require a full day by road, and northern and southern Xinjiang are different trips. Start with the complete Xinjiang guide and choose one corridor: northern landscapes, Ili grasslands, or the southern cultural route.
The guide is deliberately conservative about road conditions, security checks, ticket prices, and seasonal closures. Recheck every official notice and hotel policy immediately before departure. For app instructions, see the China Travel Apps step-by-step guide.