The number of days for a trip to Xinjiang can be selected according to personal itinerary and interests, ranging from 6 days to 50 days.?
Specifically, there are multiple classic tour routes in Xinjiang, and each route requires a different amount of time.?
Kanas Circle Route: It generally takes 5-7 days, mainly exploring the Altay region, including attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Keketuohai, and Devil’s City.?
Yili Circle Route: It takes 6-10 days to explore the Yili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Xiata, which are suitable for travel from May to August.?
Kayi Circle Route: It is a combination of the Kanas Circle Route and the Yili Circle Route, taking 11-13 days. It covers the attractions of the above two routes and is the most essential natural scenery tour route in Northern Xinjiang.?
Grand Northern Xinjiang Circle Route: It takes 13-17 days to self-drive around the entire Northern Xinjiang, including landscapes such as deserts, Gobi, snowy mountains, and grasslands.?
An 8-day itinerary allows you to visit more niche attractions, such as Sayram Lake, etc.?
If you have enough time, you can also choose the Grand Xinjiang Circle Route, which takes 40-50 days. After traveling around Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang respectively, you will exit Xinjiang along Mangya in Qinghai, experiencing the comprehensive scenery of Xinjiang.?
Therefore, how many days to spend on a trip to Xinjiang completely depends on one’s itinerary and interest preferences.?