There are multiple options for group tours in Northern Xinjiang in July, with classic routes including a trip around the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, the Yili Grand Circle Route, the Kashi-Yili Loop, and the Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route. Here are specific route recommendations:?
Trip Around the Northern and Southern Tianshan Mountains (10-12 days):?
This route covers the main attractions in Xinjiang, combining natural scenery with cultural experiences. Specific arrangements may include the Tianshan Grand Canyon and Urumqi Museum in Urumqi, Flaming Mountain and Karez Wells in Turpan, as well as the Old Town and Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar.?
Yili Grand Circle Route (about 7-10 days):?
Also known as the ‘Tianshan Grand Circle Route’, this route travels along the Tianshan Mountains, passing through grasslands, snow-capped mountains, canyons, rivers, and glacial zones in the Yili River Valley. It passes by scenic highways such as the Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway, as well as famous attractions like Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, Guozigou Valley, and Lavender Fields in Huocheng.?
Kashi-Yili Loop (about 9-13 days):?
This is a combination of the Yili Loop and Kanas Loop, allowing you to travel around both Yili and Kanas scenic areas. Along the way, you will pass by attractions such as Tianchi Lake in Tianshan Mountains, Koktokay, Burqin, Hemu Village, Kanas, as well as some attractions on the Yili Grand Circle Route.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route (about 13-17 days):?
This route covers the main attractions in Northern Xinjiang, including Yili, Kanas, and Turpan. In addition to the attractions on the above routes, it also includes Gongnais Forest Park, Bosten Lake, Lop Nur Village, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, etc.?
When choosing a route, you can decide based on personal interests and time availability. If you have plenty of time, it is recommended to choose the Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route or the Kashi-Yili Loop to fully experience the scenery and culture of Xinjiang. If time is relatively tight, the Yili Grand Circle Route or a trip around the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains are also good choices.?
In addition, July is the golden season for tourism in Xinjiang, with warm weather and picturesque scenery. However, there is a large temperature difference between day and night, so tourists are advised to take sunscreen and warm clothing. Meanwhile, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory and the long distances between attractions, it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and choose suitable transportation.?