There are multiple classic routes worth recommending for traveling to Xinjiang:?
Kanas Loop (5-7 days):?
This route mainly focuses on exploring the Altay region, including attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Keketohai, and the Devil’s City. The emerald-green waters of Kanas Lake seem to cleanse the dust of the soul, surrounded by majestic snowy mountains and dense forests; Hemu Village feels like stepping into a fairy tale world, where you can experience primitive wooden house life.?
The best travel time is from September to October.?
Ili Loop (6-10 days):?
Explore the Ili River valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including scenic areas such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, Xiata, Tangbula, and Duku Highway. The Ili Loop has its own charm in each season: apricot blossoms in spring, grasslands in summer, orchards in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter.?
Suitable for travel from May to August.?
Kanas-Ili Loop (11-13 days):?
It combines the essential scenic spots of the Kanas Loop and Ili Loop, making it the most essential natural scenery tourist route in Northern Xinjiang. You can visit famous attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati.?
Suitable for travel from May to October.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop (13-17 days):?
The self-driving route around the entire Northern Xinjiang, in addition to the scenic spots in Kanas and Ili, also includes the desert and Gobi landscapes of Turpan, Hejing, and Hami in Eastern Xinjiang. This route has everything, allowing you to enjoy various natural landscapes such as deserts, Gobi, snowy mountains, and grasslands.?
Suitable for travel from May to November.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop (13-17 days):?
The tourist route facing the Tianshan Mountains across from the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop focuses on experiencing cultural customs. It mainly passes through places such as the Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, and Kunlun Mountains, where you can feel the perfect fusion of the unique cultural customs and natural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang.?
The best travel season is from September to November and March to May.?
In addition, there are more options such as the Southern Xinjiang Small Loop and the Xinjiang Grand Loop, which can be planned according to personal time and preferences. The Southern Xinjiang Small Loop is a simplified version of the Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop, suitable for spring and autumn; while the Xinjiang Grand Loop combines the best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang and requires 40-50 days to complete.?
When choosing a route, you can consider your interests, time, and budget comprehensively. Each tourist route in Xinjiang has its unique charm and scenery. I believe there will always be a route that will make you reluctant to leave.?