There are many reasonable route options for traveling to Xinjiang in August. Here are some recommended routes:
1. Yili Grand Loop:
This route circumnavigates the Tianshan Mountains, crossing the Yili River Valley, covering various landscapes such as grasslands, snow-capped mountains, canyons, rivers, and glaciers. It passes through Sayram Lake, Nalati, Guozigou, Huocheng Lavender, Qiongkushitai, Karakjun, Bayinbrook, and many other famous attractions.
Self-driving takes 7-10 days, with good road conditions, suitable for tourists who want to deeply experience the natural scenery of Xinjiang.
2. Kanas-Yili Loop:
It combines the essence of Yili and Kanas attractions, such as Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Koktokay, Burqin, Hemu, Kanas, etc., while also allowing visitors to explore some landscapes of the Yili Grand Loop.
With a total distance of approximately 3,000 kilometers, self-driving takes 9-13 days, suitable for tourists with more time on their hands.
3. Grassland Journey:
Starting from Urumqi, passing through Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Qingshuihe, Qiongkushitai, Tekes, Qiaxi Forest Park, Nalati, and other places, and finally crossing the Duku Highway to Tangbula Grassland.
This route mainly revolves around the grassland scenery of Xinjiang, suitable for tourists who love nature and outdoor activities.
4. Perfect Nine-Day Loop Plan:
Depart from your hometown to Urumqi, and then visit Wucaitan, Burqin, Kanas, Hemu,魔鬼城(Devil’s City, directly translated), Karamay, Sayram Lake, Yining, Nalati, Bayinbrook, and other places in sequence. Finally, return to Urumqi via the Duku Highway and head back to your hometown.
This route covers multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang, with a reasonable itinerary, suitable for tourists who want to experience as much of Xinjiang’s scenery as possible in a short time.
When choosing a route, please consider personal interests, time arrangements, and physical condition comprehensively. Meanwhile, Xinjiang’s climate is changeable, with a large temperature difference between morning and night. It is recommended to bring clothes for all seasons and take precautions for sunscreen and moisturizing. Additionally, some attractions in Xinjiang may be closed or adjust their opening hours due to weather or seasonal reasons. Please check in advance and arrange your itinerary reasonably.