The classic tourist routes in Xinjiang mainly include the Kanas Loop, Yili Loop, Kanas-Yili Loop, Great Northern Xinjiang Loop, and Great Southern Xinjiang Loop. Here are the details of these routes:?
Kanas Loop:?
Duration: 5-7 days?
Main attractions: Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, Devil’s City, etc.?
Feature: Mainly focused on exploring the Altay region. The best travel time is from September to October, where you can admire the magnificent lakes, mountains, and pristine natural scenery.?
Yili Loop:?
Duration: 6-10 days?
Main attractions: Sayram Lake, Nalati, Xiata, Tangbula, Duku Highway, etc.?
Feature: Exploring the Yili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, suitable for travel from May to August. At this time, the grasslands are lush and wildflowers are blooming, making it an excellent opportunity to enjoy natural scenery.?
Kanas-Yili Loop:?
Duration: 11-13 days?
Main attractions: The best attractions of Kanas and Yili?
Feature: The most essential natural scenery tour route in northern Xinjiang, suitable for travel from May to October. You can experience the dual beauty of Kanas and Yili.?
Great Northern Xinjiang Loop:?
Duration: 13-17 days?
Main attractions: Based on the Kaiyi Loop, it adds desert and Gobi landscapes in the eastern Xinjiang areas such as Turpan, Hejing, and Hami.?
Feature: A self-driving route around the entire northern Xinjiang, mainly focused on enjoying scenery. Suitable for travel from May to November, you can experience the diverse natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang.?
Great Southern Xinjiang Loop:?
Duration: 13-17 days?
Main attractions: Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, etc.?
Feature: Mainly focused on experiencing cultural customs, mainly passing through multiple important attractions in southern Xinjiang. The best travel seasons are September to November and March to May, where you can feel the unique natural scenery and cultural customs of southern Xinjiang.?
In addition, there are other classic routes such as the Kanas Little Loop, Tianshan Highway, Nanshan Route, Urumqi East Route, East Tianshan Route, East Ring Route, Bayanbulak~Sayram Lake Loop, Duku Highway, and Yili North Route. These routes have their own unique characteristics and can be selected according to personal preferences and travel time.?
The above routes cover the major attractions and distinctive landscapes of Xinjiang. Whether you seek natural beauty or explore cultural customs, you can find a satisfactory answer in Xinjiang.?