The most beautiful routes in Xinjiang tourism include the Northern Xinjiang Route (Urumqi-Kanas), Southern Xinjiang Route (Urumqi-Kashgar), Kanas Circuit, Yili Circuit, and Duku Road.?
Northern Xinjiang Route (Urumqi-Kanas): This route crosses the Tianshan Mountains along the way, passes through the Junggar Basin, and finally arrives at the beautiful Kanas Lake. Along the way, you can admire the magnificent mountains, vast grasslands, and mysterious lakes, such as the towering Tianshan Mountains, the grassland pastures of the Junggar Basin, and the emerald-green Kanas Lake.?
Southern Xinjiang Route (Urumqi-Kashgar): It is famous for its unique ethnic customs and rich natural landscapes. Starting from Urumqi and heading south, it crosses the Taklamakan Desert to reach the historic Old Town of Kashgar, where you can experience the rich Uyghur culture as well as the grandeur and solitude of the desert.?
Kanas Circuit: Usually lasting 5-7 days, it covers multiple fairyland-like attractions such as Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City. The emerald-green waters of Kanas Lake and the primitive wooden houses in Hemu Village are unmissable experiences.?
Yili Circuit: Lasting 6-10 days, it includes the stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, and Xiata. Sayram Lake is known as the "Last Tear of the Atlantic Ocean", with its azure waters surrounded by vast grasslands and snow-capped mountains; Nalati Grasslands is the settlement of the Kazakhs, where you can experience horse riding and Kazakh folk culture.?
Duku Road: Also known as the Tianshan Highway, it stretches across the Tianshan Mountains and is known as the "Most Beautiful Highway in China". The scenery along the way is picturesque, including continuous snow-capped mountains and seasonal views at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, making it a visual feast.?
In addition, there are multiple routes such as the Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle and Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle, which cover the highlights of Xinjiang, including deserts, grasslands, lakes, canyons, etc., providing tourists with abundant travel options.?
. When planning your itinerary, you can choose suitable routes to visit based on your time and interests.?