Xinjiang has a wealth of free-and-easy travel routes. Here are some suggested free-and-easy travel routes:?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop:?
This route covers many well-known attractions in northern Xinjiang, such as Urumqi, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Kanas, Hemu Village, etc. Tourists can follow this route for in-depth tours, experiencing grasslands, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and other natural scenery, and feeling the grandeur and beauty of Xinjiang.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop:?
The Southern Xinjiang Loop is renowned for its unique deserts, gobies, oases, and ethnic customs. Tourists can visit ancient cities, Thousand Buddha Caves, desert highways, poplar forests, etc. Everywhere is filled with remnants of the Silk Road, offering an experience of the mystery and charm of Southern Xinjiang.?
Kanas Loop:?
The Kanas Loop is famous for its fairyland-like Kanas Lake and the wooden houses of the Tuwa people. The scenery along this route makes people feel as if they are in a fairyland, making it an excellent choice for self-drive tours in Xinjiang.?
Ili Loop:?
The Ili Loop has distinct seasons, with apricot blossoms in spring, grasslands in summer, orchards in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter. Tourists can follow this route to experience the changing seasons and unique beauty of Ili.?
Duku Highway:?
The Duku Highway is known as the "Most Beautiful Highway in the Tianshan Mountains", stretching 561 kilometers from Dushanzi to Kuqa, crossing the Tianshan Mountains. The landscape along the way is rich and varied, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, forests, etc. It is the pinnacle of self-drive tours in Xinjiang.?
These free-and-easy routes cover a variety of natural scenery and cultural landscapes in Xinjiang. Tourists can choose suitable routes for in-depth tours according to their interests and time. Please note that scenic areas in Xinjiang are relatively scattered, and mobile phone signals may be poor in some areas. Therefore, it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and consider hiring a local guide to ensure the safety and smoothness of your trip.?