There are multiple classic routes to choose from for traveling in Xinjiang. Here are some of the main tourist routes and their characteristics:?
Kanas Ring Road:?
Duration: 5-7 days?
Main attractions: Kanas, Hemu Village, Koktokay, Devil’s City, etc.?
Characteristics: Mainly exploring the Altay region, with breathtaking lakes and mountains. The best travel time is from September to October.?
Yili Ring Road:?
Duration: 6-10 days?
Main attractions: Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Xiata, Duku Highway, etc.?
Characteristics: Exploring the Ili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, featuring both natural scenery and border customs, suitable for travel from May to August.?
Kanas-Yili Ring Road:?
Duration: 11-13 days?
Main attractions: All attractions of the Kanas Ring Road + Yili Ring Road.?
Characteristics: The most essential natural scenery tour route in Northern Xinjiang, suitable for travel from May to October.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road:?
Duration: 13-17 days?
Main attractions: Including scenic spots in Kanas, Yili, and desert and Gobi landscapes in Turpan, Hejing, and Hami in Eastern Xinjiang.?
Characteristics: A self-driving tour around the entire Northern Xinjiang, featuring diverse scenery, suitable for travel from May to November.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road:?
Duration: 13-17 days?
Main attractions: Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, etc.?
Characteristics: Mainly focuses on experiencing cultural customs, passing through many natural and cultural landscapes. The best travel seasons are from September to November and from March to May.?
Duku Highway:?
Duration: It depends on the self-driving speed.?
Main attractions: Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, forests, and other landscapes along the way.?
Characteristics: It is known as the "Most Beautiful Highway in Tianshan Mountains". It is recommended to visit from June to September, as the road conditions are the best and the scenery along the way is the most beautiful.?
In addition, there are other routes such as the Southern Xinjiang Small Ring Road and the Xinjiang Grand Ring Road. Tourists can choose suitable routes for travel according to their time and interests. Each route has its unique scenery and cultural experience, whether it is natural scenery or cultural customs, all of which can make tourists reluctant to leave.?