There are multiple options for tourist routes in Northern Xinjiang, North China. Here are some classic tourist route recommendations:
"Northern Xinjiang Folk Customs · Fantastic Snowy Capital" route: This is a tourist route with great Northern Xinjiang characteristics, covering multiple famous attractions in Northern Xinjiang, but specific itinerary details may need to be planned according to actual conditions.
8-day loop self-driving tour in Northern Xinjiang:
Day1: One-day tour of Urumqi, including the International Bazaar, Consulate Alley, Hetian Second Street, Xinjiang Folk Street, Hongshan Park, etc.
Day2: Urumqi to Karamay, visit the Ghost City, and you can drive in for photos.
Day3: Head to Colorful Beach, Grassland Stone Man, and arrive in Kanas.
Day4: One-day tour of Kanas.
Day5: Kanas to Hemu, note that there are many winding mountain roads.
Day6: One-day tour of Hemu.
Day7: Hemu to Wulungu Lake, Koktokay, with beautiful scenery on both sides of the road.
Day8: Koktokay to Tianshan Tianchi, then return to Urumqi.
6-day classic tour route in Northern Xinjiang:
D1: Urumqi – Colorful Beach – Burqin.
D2: Burqin – Hemu Village – Free Activities.
D3: Hemu Village – Kanas – Jiadenyu.
D4: Jiadenyu – Ghost City – Karamay.
D5: Karamay – Sayram Lake – Yining City.
D6: Yining City – Bayanbulak or Nalati, and then return to Urumqi as the situation permits.
8-day or 9-day comprehensive tour route in Northern Xinjiang:
This route combines the essence of Kanas and Yili attractions, including Urumqi, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu Village, etc.
The 8-day route mainly revolves around the Yili loop, while the 9-day route is more comprehensive, adding an in-depth tour of Kanas.
8-day self-driving tour route in Northern Xinjiang:
This route also covers multiple well-known attractions in Northern Xinjiang, such as Urumqi, Anjihai Grand Canyon, Jinghe, Tuohulasu Grassland, Yining, Sayram Lake, etc.
Each day’s itinerary has been carefully planned to ensure that tourists can fully experience the charm of each attraction.
In addition, Northern Xinjiang also has the famous Duku Highway, known as the "Most Beautiful Highway in Tianshan Mountain", with a total length of 561 kilometers, from Dushanzi to Kuqa, crossing Tianshan Mountain. The landscape along the way is rich and varied, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, forests, etc. It is the pinnacle of self-driving in Xinjiang. However, it should be noted that the Duku Highway has rugged mountain roads, so it is recommended to visit during the best road conditions from June to September.
The above routes are for reference only, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. When planning the itinerary, please be sure to consider the actual situation of transportation, accommodation, catering, etc., and inquire in advance about the opening hours and ticket information of each attraction.