Xinjiang’s tourism routes are diverse and abundant, covering natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and unique experiences. Here are some recommended Xinjiang tourism routes:?
1. Kanas Loop:?
Duration: 5-7 days.?
Highlights: Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, the Devil’s City, etc., each spot is like a fairyland-like scenic area.?
Experience: The emerald-green Kanas Lake, primitive log cabin life, etc.?
2. Yili Loop:?
Duration: 6-10 days.?
Highlights: Sayram Lake, Nalati, Xiata, etc., the breathtaking scenery at the foot of Tianshan is enchanting.?
3. Kanas-Yili Loop:?
Duration: 11-13 days.?
Highlights: Combining the essence of Kanas and Yili scenic spots, it is the most exquisite natural scenery journey in Northern Xinjiang.?
4. Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop:?
Duration: 13-17 days, though some say it can be 7 days.?
Highlights: A self-driving tour around Northern Xinjiang allows you to appreciate diverse landscapes such as deserts, gobi, snowy mountains, and grasslands.?
Special Recommendation: Duku Highway, known as the "Most Beautiful Highway in Tianshan", spanning 561 kilometers across Tianshan with abundant landscapes.?
5. Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop:?
Duration: 13-17 days, though some say it can be 6 or 7 days.?
Highlights: Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, Taklamakan Desert, etc., a perfect fusion of cultural customs and natural landscapes.?
Experience: Walking on the Taklamakan Desert Highway, feel the heritage of the Silk Road and the grandeur of the thousand-year-old poplar forest.?
In addition, there are various options such as the Northern Xinjiang Snow Valley Ice and Snow Tourism Boutique Route, the Altay Loop, the Kashgar Southern Xinjiang Loop, and the North-South Xinjiang Loop, each with its unique charm and experience.?
For example, the Northern Xinjiang Snow Valley route allows you to experience the charm of the ice and snow world, the Altay Loop can unlock the same check-in spots as in the drama "My Altay", and the Kashgar Southern Xinjiang Loop offers luxurious accommodations and the leisurely experience of an RV.?
In general, Xinjiang boasts diverse and abundant tourism routes. Whether visitors prefer natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they can find suitable tourism routes in Xinjiang.?