There are multiple optimal tourist routes around Xinjiang, including the Kanas Ring Road, Yili Ring Road, Kashi-Yili Ring Road, Northern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road, and Southern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road. Below are detailed introductions to these routes:?
Kanas Ring Road:?
Duration: 5-7 days?
Main attractions: Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, Devil’s City, etc.?
Best travel time: September to October, during which the trees in Kanas turn golden, creating breathtaking scenery?
Yili Ring Road:?
Duration: 6-10 days?
Main attractions: Sayram Lake, Nalati, Xiata, Tangbula, etc.?
Best travel time: May to August, during which the grasslands in the Yili region are lush and wildflowers are blooming in competition?
Kashi-Yili Ring Road:?
Duration: 11-13 days?
Features: Combines the highlights of the Kanas Ring Road and the Yili Ring Road?
Best travel time: May to October, during which visitors can enjoy the most exquisite natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road:?
Duration: 13-17 days?
Main attractions: Based on the Kashi-Yili Ring Road, it adds desert and Gobi landscapes in the eastern Xinjiang regions of Turpan, Hejing, and Hami?
Best travel time: May to November, suitable for self-driving tours of the entire Northern Xinjiang?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road:?
Duration: 13-17 days?
Main attractions: Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, Taklamakan Desert, etc.?
Best travel time: September to November, March to May, during which visitors can experience the unique cultural and natural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang?
In addition, there are options such as the Southern Xinjiang Small Ring Road and the Entire Xinjiang Grand Ring Road, and the specific choice of which route depends on the tourist’s time, interests, and preferences. Each route has its unique scenery and cultural experiences, and regardless of which route is chosen, visitors can appreciate the magnificent scenery and rich culture of Xinjiang?