Xinjiang offers a rich variety of travel routes. Here are several classic recommended travel routes in Xinjiang:?
1. Kanas Circuit: 5-7 days, mainly exploring the Altay region, including scenic spots such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and the Ghost City. This route focuses on magnificent natural scenery and is one of the popular choices for tourism in Xinjiang.?
2. Yili Circuit: 6-10 days, exploring the Ili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including scenic areas such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Xiata, Tangbula, etc. The Yili Circuit has its own charm in every season, especially during spring and summer when the grasslands and orchards are particularly enchanting.?
3. Kanas-Yili Circuit: 11-13 days, combining the best attractions of the Kanas Circuit and the Yili Circuit, it is the most essential natural scenery tour route in Northern Xinjiang. Suitable for travel from May to October, allowing for a full experience of the natural beauty of Xinjiang.?
4. Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: 13-17 days, a self-drive tour around the entire Northern Xinjiang, including scenic spots such as Kanas, Hemu, the Ghost City, as well as desert and Gobi landscapes in Turpan and Hami in Eastern Xinjiang. This route is suitable for travelers who enjoy long self-drive tours, allowing them to experience all the beautiful scenery of Northern Xinjiang at once.?
5. Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: 13-17 days, mainly passing through places like the Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, focusing on experiencing cultural customs. The natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang complement each other, making it an excellent choice for experiencing the diverse culture of Xinjiang.?
6. Duku Highway Self-Drive Tour: The Duku Highway is known as the "Most Beautiful Highway in the Tianshan Mountains", with a total length of 561 kilometers, stretching from Dushanzi to Kuqa, crossing the Tianshan Mountains. Along the way, you can see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, gorges, forests, and more, making it the pinnacle of self-drive tours in Xinjiang. It is recommended to visit from June to September when road conditions are best and scenery is most beautiful.?
The above routes cover the major natural landscapes and cultural customs of Xinjiang, and travelers can plan their routes according to their own time and interests.?