There are multiple options for travel routes from Taiyuan to Xinjiang, among which self-driving tours are a very popular method. Below is a detailed self-driving tour route planning:
The self-driving tour route from Taiyuan to Xinjiang is approximately 4,000 kilometers long, roughly divided into four stages: Shanxi—Inner Mongolia—Gansu—Xinjiang. The specific route planning is as follows:
Taiyuan to Hohhot:
Distance: Approximately 670 kilometers
Estimated Time: 8 hours
Route: Starting from Taiyuan, drive northward along G5 Jingkun Expressway, passing through Xinzhou and Shuozhou, to arrive in Hohhot
Hohhot to Baotou:
Distance: Approximately 210 kilometers
Estimated Time: 2.5 hours
Route: Starting from Hohhot, drive eastward along G6 Jingzang Expressway, passing through Jining, to arrive in Baotou
Baotou to Yinchuan:
Distance: Approximately 400 kilometers
Estimated Time: 4.5 hours
Route: Starting from Baotou, drive westward along G6 Jingzang Expressway, passing through Wuhai, to arrive in Yinchuan
Yinchuan to Wuwei:
Distance: Approximately 330 kilometers
Estimated Time: 4 hours
Route: Starting from Yinchuan, drive westward along G20 Qingyin Expressway, passing through Zhongwei, to arrive in Wuwei
Wuwei to Lanzhou:
Distance: Approximately 270 kilometers
Estimated Time: 3 hours
Route: Starting from Wuwei, drive southward along G22 Qinglan Expressway to arrive in Lanzhou
Lanzhou to Zhangye:
Distance: Approximately 290 kilometers
Estimated Time: 3.5 hours
Route: Starting from Lanzhou, drive westward along G30 Lianhuo Expressway, passing through Linxia, to arrive in Zhangye
Zhangye to Jiayuguan:
Distance: Approximately 320 kilometers
Estimated Time: 3.5 hours
Route: Starting from Zhangye, drive westward along G30 Lianhuo Expressway, passing through Jiuquan, to arrive in Jiayuguan
Jiayuguan to Hami:
Distance: Approximately 480 kilometers
Estimated Time: 5.5 hours
Route: Starting from Jiayuguan, drive westward along G30 Lianhuo Expressway, passing through Liuyuan, to arrive in Hami
Hami to Urumqi:
Distance: Approximately 600 kilometers (may vary depending on different routes)
Estimated Time: Depending on road conditions and driving speed
Route: Starting from Hami, continue westward along G30 Lianhuo Expressway or choose another suitable route to eventually arrive in Urumqi
Major attractions along the way include the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, the Danxia landform in Zhangye, Jiayuguan, the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Tianchi Lake in Xinjiang, Kanas, and the Nalati Grasslands, etc.
. During the self-driving tour, you can selectively visit places of interest based on personal interests and time arrangements.
In addition, choosing other modes of transportation such as planes or trains to Xinjiang is also a good option. Planes can quickly arrive in Urumqi, but you may miss the scenery along the way; trains provide a more comfortable travel environment and also allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way
. Choose the appropriate mode of transportation according to personal needs and preferences.