There are multiple self-drive routes to choose from for a road trip from Hefei to Xinjiang. Each route passes through different cities and attractions, providing travelers with a rich travel experience.?
The main self-drive routes are as follows:?
Classic route: starting from Hefei, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou, and finally arriving in Urumqi. This route passes through multiple historical and cultural cities, such as the Terracotta Army and Ancient City Wall in Xi’an, the Yellow River Mother Sculpture and White Pagoda Mountain Park in Lanzhou, allowing travelers to experience the transition from Central Plains culture to Western Regions culture.?
Long-distance self-drive route: starting from Hefei, driving westward along National Highway 312 or G30 Lianhuo Expressway, passing through Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and other places, and finally arriving in Xinjiang. This route is about 4,000 kilometers long and is expected to take 3-4 days. Along the way, travelers can enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the Loess Plateau and the Hexi Corridor, as well as the exotic customs of Xinjiang.?
A more abundant route with natural scenery and national culture experiences: starting from Hefei, passing through Chengdu and Lhasa, and finally arriving in Kashgar. This route not only covers the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang but also allows travelers to experience the Sichuan cuisine culture in Sichuan, the religious culture in Tibet, and the Uyghur customs in southern Xinjiang.?
In addition, there is a 26-day self-drive route starting from Hefei, passing through Xi’an, Lanzhou, Zhangye, Dunhuang, Hami, Shanshan, Turpan, Urumqi, and finally arriving in Kashgar, with a total distance of 12,000 kilometers. It covers almost 90% of the beautiful scenery in Xinjiang, such as the Colorful Danxia in Zhangye, Crescent Moon Spring and Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, and Flaming Mountain in Turpan.?
During the self-drive travel, travelers need to pay attention to driving safety, plan the itinerary in advance, and arrange accommodation along the way. At the same time, it is also necessary to prepare necessary travel supplies and emergency items to deal with possible unexpected situations.?
In general, a road trip from Hefei to Xinjiang is a journey full of challenges and surprises. Travelers can choose suitable routes and attractions to visit according to their own time and preferences.?