Xinjiang free-and-easy travel routes are diverse. Here are some recommended routes:
Kanas Ring Route: 5-7 days, you can visit Kanas, Hemu, Keketohai,魔鬼城 (Ghost Town), and other attractions. Each place is like a fairyland.
. This route not only allows you to enjoy the lakes and mountains of Kanas but also provides an in-depth experience of the life of the Tuvans, making it an unforgettable journey.
Yili Ring Route: 6-10 days, including the stunning scenery at the foot of Tianshan Mountain such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Xiata, which will definitely make people reluctant to leave.
. In spring, there are apricot blossoms; in summer, there are grasslands; in autumn, there are orchards; in winter, there are snowy landscapes. Each season has its own charm.
Kayi Ring Route: 11-13 days, combining the essential attractions of Kanas and Yili, it is the most essential natural scenery tour in Northern Xinjiang.
. This route connects the essential attractions of Kashgar and Yili, like threading sugar-coated haws, one sweeter than the other.
Northern Xinjiang Grand Ring Route: 13-17 days, take a self-driving tour around Northern Xinjiang to enjoy various natural landscapes such as deserts, Gobi, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands.
. This route covers almost all the essential attractions in Northern Xinjiang. Starting from Urumqi, it connects Qinggeda Lake, Keketohai, Wucai Beach, Kanas, Hemu Village, and other popular destinations.
Southern Xinjiang Grand Ring Route: 13-17 days, visit the Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, Taklamakan Desert, etc., and experience the perfect fusion of cultural customs and natural landscapes.
. The Southern Xinjiang Ring Route has a unique charm, with ancient cities, thousand-Buddha caves, desert highways, and poplar forests, all of which are remnants of the Silk Road.
In addition, there are some special self-driving routes, such as the Duku Highway, known as the "Backbone of Tianshan Mountain", with a total length of 561 kilometers from Dushanzi to Kuche. It crosses Tianshan Mountain and is known as "experiencing four seasons in one day and different skies within ten li". The scenery along the way is absolutely stunning, making it the pinnacle of self-driving in Xinjiang.
. There are also the Tianshan Highway, Nanshan Route, Urumqi East Route, etc., which are all self-driving routes worth taking.
The above routes can be selected according to personal time and preferences. Every scenery in Xinjiang is worth exploring. During the trip, please pay attention to safety, reasonably arrange your itinerary, and enjoy a wonderful trip to Xinjiang.