When traveling from Hebei to Xinjiang, you can choose various modes of transportation and travel routes. The combination of airplane and car is relatively common to ensure a comfortable and safe journey. Here are detailed travel tips:?
Modes of transportation:?
Airplane: Flying from Shijiazhuang, Hebei, to Urumqi takes about 3-4 hours.?
Car/Car rental: After arriving in Urumqi, you can rent a car at the airport or book vehicle services provided by local travel agencies to travel around Xinjiang.?
Train: Although it takes longer, you can enjoy a more leisurely travel experience. Transfers are needed in Zhengzhou, Xi’an, and other places.?
Travel routes and attractions:?
Northern Xinjiang route: You can choose to visit famous northern Xinjiang attractions such as General Mountain Forest Park, Jadinyu Kazakh Folk Customs Area, Wulasitai Mountain Ranch, and Xinjiang Qiongkushtai Grassland.?
Koktokay: This is a place worth exploring in depth. It takes about 6-7 hours by car from Urumqi, and you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains along the way. The accommodation options around Koktokay are mostly homestays and B&Bs, so it is recommended to book in advance.?
Southern Xinjiang route: If you have plenty of time, you can also consider the southern Xinjiang route, such as the Old Town of Kashgar, the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, and the Taklamakan Desert.?
Travel tips:?
Book in advance: To ensure sufficient rest time, it is recommended to book round-trip flights, accommodations in advance, and make reasonable travel arrangements.?
Bring warm clothing: There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang, especially in mountainous areas, so it is recommended to bring enough warm clothing.?
Experience local culture: In places like Koktokay, you can try local Kazakh cuisine such as hand-grabbed meat and roasted whole sheep to feel the unique charm of grassland culture.?
Specialized tourist trains:?
You can also consider joining silver-haired tourist trains or other specialized tourist trains, which usually provide safe, comfortable, and convenient travel options for middle-aged and elderly tourists, such as the ‘Silver-haired Tourist Train: 19-Day In-depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’.?
With reasonable planning and preparation, a trip from Hebei to Xinjiang will be an unforgettable experience.?