The latest travel guide recommendations for Xinjiang cover multiple essential routes, including the Kanas Ring Road, Yili Ring Road, Kanas-Yili Ring Road, Northern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road, and Southern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road, etc.
The Kanas Ring Road is suitable for a 5-7 day tour, where you can enjoy fairyland-like scenery such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and魔鬼城 (Ghost Town). Among them, the emerald-green waters of Kanas Lake are surrounded by majestic snowy mountains and dense forests, with every frame being a wallpaper-quality scenery; Hemu Village is like a fairy tale world, with the first light of dawn and curling mist rising from chimneys.
The Yili Ring Road takes 6-10 days and allows you to visit Sayram Lake, Nalati, Xiata, and other places. The stunning scenery at the foot of Mount Tianshan is so enchanting that you will not want to leave.
The Kanas-Yili Ring Road combines the best of Kanas and Yili, requiring 11-13 days, allowing you to fully experience the natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang.
The Northern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road and the Southern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road both require 13-17 days. The former is a self-driving tour around Northern Xinjiang, where you can enjoy landscapes such as deserts and Gobi, snowy mountains, and grasslands; the latter combines cultural customs and natural landscapes, such as the Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, and Taklamakan Desert, etc.
In addition, if you plan to visit Xinjiang in winter, you can choose a 10-day in-depth tour of southern Xinjiang to experience the customs of the Western Regions, desert culture, and the life of Lop Nur people, etc.
. Or head to Altay for a 6-day, 5-night pure play tour, including visiting Lonely Tree, Baihaba Village, Kanas, Hemu, and other attractions.
In terms of packing and pre-trip instructions, it is necessary to note that a pass needs to be obtained in advance for border scenic spots to avoid making a futile trip.
. Meanwhile, according to different seasons, the opening hours and ticket prices of some scenic spots will also be adjusted, such as Karajun and Sayram Lake, etc.
The above information is for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal interests and time. During the trip, it is recommended to keep an eye on local weather and road condition information to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary.