Xinjiang has multiple classic tourist routes, each with its own unique characteristics, making people reluctant to leave. Here are some classic routes that cannot be missed:?
Kanas Ring Road: This route usually takes 5-7 days and covers fairyland-like attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City. The emerald-green waters of Kanas Lake seem to cleanse the dust of the soul; Hemu Village is like a fairy tale world, allowing people to experience primitive wooden house living.?
Yili Ring Road: A 6-10-day itinerary will take you to appreciate the stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Xiata. Whether it’s apricot blossoms in spring, grasslands in summer, orchards in autumn, or snowy landscapes in winter, Yili attracts countless tourists with its charming scenery throughout the four seasons.?
Kashi-Yili Ring Road: This is the most essential natural scenery route in Northern Xinjiang, requiring 11-13 days. It connects the highlights of Kashgar and Ili together, like a string of sweet tanghulu, leaving a lasting impression.?
North Xinjiang Grand Ring Road: A 13-17-day self-driving tour will take you through deserts, gobies, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands, among other attractions. This route is like a carefully designed ‘landscape buffet’, satisfying all your fantasies about Xinjiang.?
South Xinjiang Grand Ring Road: It also takes 13-17 days. This route will take you to experience the perfect fusion of humanistic customs and natural landscapes such as the Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, and Taklamakan Desert. It is like a moving ‘Silk Road Legend’, allowing you to feel the profound cultural heritage of Xinjiang during your journey.?
In addition, there are well-known online celebrity roads such as the Duku Highway, Yizhao Highway, and Panlong Ancient Road, as well as distinctive routes such as the Tianshan Ring Road, Dahaidao Uninhabited Area, Altay Route, and East Xinjiang Route, all of which are classics that cannot be missed in Xinjiang tourism.?
. These routes are not only picturesque but also carry the rich historical culture and ethnic customs of Xinjiang, waiting for every traveler to explore and discover.?