Xinjiang has developed a number of distinctive tourism routes. Here are introductions to some elite tourism routes:
I. Ice and Snow Tourism Routes
Beautiful Xinjiang: Northern Xinjiang Snow Valley Ice and Snow Tourism Elite Route: Starting from Urumqi, heading north along the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains to the Altai Mountains, experience the earliest-opening, longest, highest-altitude, and largest-drop ski resorts in China, such as General Mountain Ski Resort, Yekia Gorge Ski Resort, Koktokay Ski Resort, and吉克普林Ski Resort. This route allows tourists to fully feel the charm of the ice and snow world
II. Self-driving Routes
North-South Xinjiang Grand Loop: A total of 4,800 kilometers, starting from Urumqi, it allows you to see both the autumn scenery of Kanas in Northern Xinjiang and experience the charm of the Taklamakan Desert in Southern Xinjiang. The Northern Xinjiang loop connects attractions such as Qinggeda Lake, Koktokay, Colorful Beach, Kanas, and Hemu Village; while the Southern Xinjiang loop includes ancient cities, Thousand Buddha Caves, desert highways, poplar forests, and other remnants of the Silk Road
21-Day Grand Xinjiang Loop: One route to cover all of Xinjiang, which can be split into three self-driving routes. It includes routes from the first entry point into Xinjiang to Urumqi, as well as the Northern Xinjiang Romantic Journey (Koktokay in Fuyun County, Kanas, Hemu Village, etc.)
III. Special Theme Routes
Ecological Leisure Tourism Route in the Yili River Valley: Crossing through a sea of green, feel the natural scenery and ecological leisure atmosphere of the Yili River Valley
Elite Tourist Route Around the Thousand-Mile Gallery of the Altai Mountains: Circling the Altai Mountains to appreciate the magnificent natural scenery and unique ethnic culture
Nanshan Rural Fitness and Wellness Tour: Including the Wushui Highway hiking and fitness greenway, Xianlai Town, Silk Road International Ski Resort, etc., it is a comprehensive rural tourism route integrating sightseeing and vacations, wellness and leisure, food experience, and ice and snow sports
Journey of "Winter Love in Nalati, Amidst Ink Wash Paintings": Appreciate the snowy scenery of Nalati, experience folklore, and taste Xinjiang’s special cuisines
Snowy Altay Self-driving Tour with Folk Customs: Covering two 5A-level scenic areas and multiple international ski resorts in Altay, you can ski, admire snow, play with snow, and experience local folklore and customs
IV. Other Quality Routes
Echoes of the Silk Road: Starting from Kashgar, visit attractions such as the old city alleys, Id Kah Mosque, Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, and Khunjerab Pass, to feel the historical culture of the Silk Road
Breath of the Grasslands: Visit the grasslands of Yili, such as Bayinbrook, Nalati, Tangbula, and Karakun, to experience the vastness and freedom of the grasslands
These routes cover a variety of tourism resources in Xinjiang, including ice and snow, grasslands, deserts, ancient cities, folklore, and more, providing tourists with rich and diverse travel experiences.