Xinjiang has multiple classic tourist routes. Here are the detailed introductions:?
The main tourist routes in Xinjiang include the Kanas Loop, Yili Loop, Kayi Loop, Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop, and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop.?
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Kanas Loop: Usually takes 5-7 days, mainly exploring the Altay region. Attractions include Kanas, Hemu Village, Keketohai, and the Ghost City. The best travel time for this route is from September to October, when you can admire magnificent natural scenery.?
Yili Loop: Requires 6-10 days to explore the Yili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Xiata Ancient Road. Suitable for travel from May to August, where you can experience various natural landscapes such as valleys, grasslands, and lakes.?
Kayi Loop: A combination of the Kanas Loop and the Yili Loop, requiring 11-13 days. You can visit the attractions of the above two loops. It is the most essential natural scenery tourist route in Northern Xinjiang, suitable for travel from May to October.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop: A route for self-driving around the entire Northern Xinjiang, requiring 13-17 days. Based on the above-mentioned ‘Kayi Loop’, it also includes desert and Gobi landscapes in the eastern Xinjiang areas of Turpan, Hejing, and Hami. Suitable for travel from May to November.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop: A tourist route overlooking the Tianshan Mountains from the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop, mainly focusing on experiencing cultural customs. It mainly passes through places such as the Taklimakan Desert, the Pamir Plateau, and Mount Kunlun. The best travel season is from September to November and March to May.?
In addition, there are routes such as the Southern Xinjiang Small Loop and the Entire Xinjiang Grand Loop for tourists to choose from. You can plan your itinerary based on personal time and preferences.?
. When planning your itinerary, you can also consider Xinjiang’s unique self-driving roads, such as the Duku Highway and the Yizhao Highway. These highways offer picturesque scenery along the way and are an important part of self-driving tours in Xinjiang.?