There are multiple options for the best travel routes in July in Xinjiang. Here are some classic and scenic routes recommended for you:?
Route 1: A Circle Around the North and South of Tianshan Mountains (10-12 days)?
Recommendation Reason: It covers the main attractions of Xinjiang, balancing natural landscapes with cultural experiences.?
Route Arrangement:?
Urumqi (2 days): Visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, Urumqi Museum, Red Mountain, etc.?
Turpan (1-2 days): Visit Flaming Mountain, Karez Wells, Grape Valley, and taste local grapes and wine.?
Korla (1 day): Visit Bosten Lake and taste Korla fragrant pears.?
Kashgar (2-3 days): Experience the old town, Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Old City, and feel the rich Uyghur culture?
Route 2: Grand Circle Route (12 days)?
Route Arrangement:?
D1: Departure from Urumqi?
D2: Urumqi to Bosten Lake-Korla?
D3: Korla to Tarim Poplar Forest-Aksu?
D4: Aksu to Kashgar Old City-Id Kah Mosque-Kashgar?
D5: Kashgar to Baisha Lake-Karakuli Lake-Tashkurgan County?
D6: Tashkurgan County to Dragon Spiral Highway-Kashgar?
D7: Kashgar to Juglans Regia Park-Hotan?
D8: Hotan to Desert Highway-Kuqa?
D9: Kuqa to Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon-Southern Section of the Duku Highway-Bayin Town?
D10: Bayin Town to Bayinbuluke-Nalati Aerial Grassland-Nalati Town?
D11: Nalati to Northern Section of the Duku Highway-Dushanzi Grand Canyon-Urumqi?
D12: End of journey in Urumqi?
Route 3: Ili Grand Circle Route (5 days)?
Route Arrangement:?
Day 1: From Urumqi to Sayram Lake, admire the ‘last tear of the Atlantic’.?
Day 2: Visit lavender fields in Huocheng, experience the Yizhao Highway, and head to Xiata Tourist Area.?
Day 3: Karajun Grassland camping, enjoy the beauty of golden sunshine sprinkled on the grassland.?
Day 4: Nalati Aerial Grassland, admire the vast grassland and winding rivers.?
Day 5: Southern Section of the Duku Highway, head to Swan Lake, and experience the nine curves and eighteen bends of Bayinbuluke Grassland?
Route 4: Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route?
Route Arrangement:?
D1: Departure from Urumqi?
D2: Urumqi to Tianshan Tianchi-Fuyun County?
D3: Fuyun County to Koktokay-Wucaitan-Burqin?
D4: Burqin to Hemu Village-Hemu?
D5: Hemu to Kanas-Jiadenyu?
D6: Jiadenyu to World Ghost City-Kuitun?
D7: Kuitun to Sayram Lake-Yining?
D8: Yining to Karajun-Tekes?
All the above routes cover the essence of Xinjiang’s attractions. You can choose the route that suits you based on your personal interests and schedule. No matter which route you choose, you will be able to fully appreciate the magnificent scenery and unique culture of Xinjiang.?