The best routes for traveling in Xinjiang vary according to the number of travel days and preferences. Here are a few recommended routes:?
Kanas Loop Route (5-7 days):?
This route mainly focuses on exploring the Altay region, including attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City. Every place is like a fairyland, especially the emerald-green lake in Kanas Lake, which seems to cleanse the soul of dust.?
Suitable for tourists who love natural scenery and want to deeply experience the beauty of the Altay region.?
Yili Loop Route (6-10 days):?
Explore the Ili River valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Xiata Pass. The stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains is absolutely mesmerizing.?
Suitable for travel from May to August, especially for family study tours and nature explorers.?
Kanas-Yili Loop Route (11-13 days):?
This route combines the best of the Kanas Loop Route and the Yili Loop Route, representing the most essential natural scenery tourist route in northern Xinjiang. Visitors can explore attractions on the above two routes, such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, etc.?
Suitable for tourists who want to experience various natural landscapes of northern Xinjiang at one time.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop Route (13-17 days):?
This is a self-driving route covering the entire northern Xinjiang. In addition to the attractions in Kanas and Yili, it also includes desert and Gobi landscapes in the eastern Xinjiang areas such as Turpan, Hejing, and Hami. It has everything, making it suitable for tourists who love self-driving tours.?
The best travel time is from May to November, when visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of different seasons.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop Route (13-17 days):?
This tourist route, facing the Great Wall of Tianshan Mountains across the way, focuses on experiencing local customs. It mainly passes through places like the Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, etc., allowing visitors to feel the remnants of the Silk Road and exotic customs.?
Suitable for tourists who love humanities and history and want to deeply understand the culture of southern Xinjiang.?
For tourists who want to spend less time traveling, they can also choose shorter routes such as the 7-day Altay Loop Route or the 5-day Yili Loop Route.?
. Each route has its unique charm and attractions, which can be chosen according to one’s preferences and time.?