The classic tour routes in Xinjiang mainly include the following several:?
Kanas Ring Road: 5-7 days, mainly exploring the Altay Region, with attractions including Kanas, Hemu Village, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City. Every location along this route is a fairyland and is one of the highlights of tourism in Xinjiang. The best travel time is from September to October.?
Yili Ring Road: 6-10 days, exploring the Yili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, and Xiata Ancient Pass. This route showcases the stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, making people reluctant to leave, suitable for travel from May to August.?
Kayi Ring Road: 11-13 days, combining the attractions of the Kanas Ring Road and the Yili Ring Road, it is the most essential natural scenery tour route in Northern Xinjiang. This route offers a comprehensive view of the natural beauty of Northern Xinjiang, suitable for travel from May to October.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road: 13-17 days, a self-driving tour around the entire Northern Xinjiang, covering various landscapes such as deserts and Gobi, snowy mountains, and grasslands. This route includes almost all the highlights of Northern Xinjiang and is an excellent choice for self-driving tours, suitable for travel from May to November.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road: 13-17 days, mainly to experience cultural customs, mainly passing through places such as the Taklamakan Desert, the Pamir Plateau, and Kunlun Mountains. This route blends culture with nature, showcasing the unique charm of Southern Xinjiang. The best travel seasons are September to November and March to May.?
Duku Highway: This is a famous self-driving tour route, with a total length of 561 kilometers, featuring the fantastical scenery of ‘ten li (a traditional Chinese unit of length) with different skies, and four seasons in one day.’ The popularity of the Duku Highway is a microcosm of the ‘hot’ self-driving tours in Xinjiang, attracting numerous self-driving enthusiasts every year.?
In addition, there are the Southern Xinjiang Little Ring Road, the Entire Xinjiang Grand Ring Road, as well as multiple special routes such as the Tianshan Highway, the Nanshan Line, and the Eastern Ring Road, allowing tourists to choose according to their own interests and time.?
. These routes each have their own unique characteristics, covering various aspects of Xinjiang’s natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and historical culture, providing tourists with a colorful travel experience.?