To travel from Yangzhou to Xinjiang, you can choose various modes of transportation such as airplanes, trains, or self-driving tours. Itinerary planning can be arranged according to personal interests and time, usually requiring 7 to 10 days or longer. Here are some specific tourism planning suggestions:?
Transportation mode?
Airplane: Depart from Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport and fly directly to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport. The flight time is about 5 hours, making it the fastest way.?
Train: Depart from Yangzhou Railway Station and take the train to Urumqi, which takes about 40 hours. Although it takes a long time, you can experience the scenery along the way.?
Self-driving tour:?
Route options: The southern route mainly passes through Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway and Lianhuo Expressway, via Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang; the northern route mainly passes through Beijing-Taipei Expressway and Qingdao-Yinchuan Expressway, via Jiangsu, Shandong, Hebei, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Ningxia, and Xinjiang.?
Required time: Depending on the daily driving distance, the entire itinerary takes about 7 to 10 days.?
Itinerary planning suggestions?
Short-distance itinerary (8 days as an example):?
Day 1: Depart from Yangzhou and arrive in Urumqi.?
Day 2: Visit the urban area of Urumqi, such as the International Bazaar and Tianshan Grand Canyon.?
Day 3: Head to Tianshan Tianchi Lake and visit the lake, snowy mountains, and other natural scenery.?
Day 4: Head to Koktokay and visit Koktokay Geological Park.?
Day 5: Visit surrounding attractions such as Kanas Lake and Hemu Village.?
Day 6: Head to Ili and visit Sayram Lake, Guozigou, etc.?
Day 7: Return to Urumqi and visit Hongshan Park, People’s Park, etc.?
Day 8: In the morning, return to Yangzhou by plane or train.?
Long-distance itinerary:?
Classic route: ‘Yangzhou-Xi’an-Lanzhou-Dunhuang-Turpan-Urumqi-Kanas’, which takes about 10-15 days in total and covers important nodes of the Silk Road, including both historical and cultural cities and magnificent natural scenery.?
Other alternative routes, such as the ‘Yangzhou-Zhengzhou-Xi’an-Lanzhou-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Hami-Turpan-Urumqi’ route that focuses more on natural scenery, or the ‘Yangzhou-Xi’an-Lanzhou-Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Urumqi-Kanas’ route that emphasizes cultural and historical exploration.?
Recommended must-visit attractions?
Tianshan Tianchi Lake: Located about 110 kilometers east of Urumqi, it is a famous alpine lake in China, with clear lake water, surrounded by snowy mountains, and enchanting scenery.?
Koktokay: Located in Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is a famous geological park in China, with rich geological relics and the beautiful Koktokay Lake.?
Kanas Lake: Located in Burqin County, Xinjiang, the lake water is clear and transparent, surrounded by snowy mountains, creating a picturesque landscape.?
Sayram Lake: Located in Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, it is one of the larger inland lakes in China, with clear lake water, vast grasslands along the lakeshore, and beautiful scenery.?
During the trip, you can also taste the specialty dishes of Xinjiang, such as mutton kebabs and big plate chicken, to feel the rich local flavor of Xinjiang. Meanwhile, pay attention to the local weather and traffic conditions to ensure a smooth journey.?