The best routes for traveling in Xinjiang in July cover multiple classic attractions and can be selected according to personal interests and schedules. Here are several recommended travel routes:?
Grand Circle Route:?
D1: Departure from Urumqi?
D2: From Urumqi to Bosten Lake – Korla?
D3: From Korla to Tarim Poplar Forest – Aksu?
D4: From Aksu to Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar?
D5: From Kashgar to Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan County?
D6: From Tashkurgan County to Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar?
D7: From Kashgar to Walnut King Park – Hotan?
D8: From Hotan to Desert Highway – Kuqa?
D9: From Kuqa to Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, southern section of the Duku Highway – Bayin Town?
D10: From Bayin Town to Bayanbulak, Nalati Aerial Grassland – Nalati Town?
D11: From Nalati to the northern section of the Duku Highway, Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi?
D12: End the journey in Urumqi?
Around the Tianshan Mountains (10-12 days):?
Urumqi (2 days): Visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, Urumqi Museum, Hongshan, etc.?
Turpan (1-2 days): Visit Flaming Mountain, Kaner Well, and Grape Valley?
Korla (1 day): Visit Bosten Lake and taste Korla Fragrant Pears?
Kashgar (2-3 days): Experience the Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Old Town, etc.?
Yili Grand Circle Route:?
Day 1: From Urumqi to Sayram Lake, enjoying the scenic small towns of Shihezi, Shawan, and other distinctive places in Xinjiang along the way?
Day 2: Visit lavender fields in Huocheng and experience the beautiful scenery along the Yizhao Highway?
Day 3: Camp at Karakun Grassland and enjoy the golden grassland at sunset?
Day 4: Visit Nalati Aerial Grassland to experience the vast grassland and winding rivers?
The subsequent itinerary also includes attractions such as the southern section of the Duku Highway and Bayanbulak Grassland?
Selected Routes:?
DAY1: Gather in Urumqi?
DAY2: Urumqi – S101 – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Jinghe?
DAY3: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Zhaosu?
DAY4: Zhaosu – Xiata Ancient Road – Tekes?
DAY5: Tekes – Aktas – Kuerdining – Xinyuan County?
DAY6: Xinyuan County – Nalati – Tangbula Grassland – Bee Town?
DAY7: Bee Town – Duku Highway – Urumqi?
Another recommended route:?
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, cross the Desert Highway, arrive at Colorful Beach, and stay overnight in Burqin?
Day 2: Depart from Burqin, visit Kanas Lake, and stay overnight at Kanas Scenic Area?
The subsequent itinerary includes attractions such as Hemuhe River, Wuerhe Devil City, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Kalajun Grassland, Nalati Grassland, Tangbula, Duku Highway, etc., and finally returns to Urumqi?
These routes cover the major attractions and natural scenery of Xinjiang, and can be selected according to personal preferences and schedules. During the trip, the itinerary can also be appropriately adjusted according to personal interests to ensure a pleasant and fulfilling journey.?