There are multiple options for travel routes from Urumqi (Wushi) to Yili. Here are a few recommended route plans:
Classic self-driving route
Starting from Urumqi, mainly passing through G30 Lianhuo Expressway, G312 National Highway, S101 Provincial Highway, etc., with a total length of about 600 kilometers
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Urumqi to Changji section: about 150 kilometers, passing through the Tianshan Mountains, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery. Along the way, you can also taste Xinjiang’s specialty foods, such as roasted whole sheep and hand-grabbed meat.
Changji to Shihezi section: about 170 kilometers, with relatively monotonous scenery along the way, but you can enjoy the vast farmland scenery of Xinjiang and feel the local atmosphere in Shihezi City.
Shihezi to Kuitun section: about 200 kilometers, passing through the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains, with beautiful scenery, allowing you to enjoy the snowy landscapes of the Tianshan Mountains.
7-day self-driving itinerary route
Day 1: Visit the urban area of Urumqi, such as Hongshan Park, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, etc.
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and visit Huangliugou, Kensiwate Reservoir, Bayingou Scenic Area, etc.
Day 3 to Day 5: Enjoy the scenery of the four seasons on the Duku Highway, passing through the Nalati area and Bayinbuluke, etc.
Day 6 and Day 7: According to the itinerary arrangement, you can choose to return or continue exploring other attractions
8-day comprehensive itinerary route
D1-D2: Visit the urban area and surrounding attractions of Urumqi, such as the Gurbantunggut Desert, Sea Devil City, etc.
D3-D4: Head to Kanas Scenic Area,吉克普林International Ski Resort, Hemu Scenic Area, etc.
D5: Deeply explore Hemu, such as Hemu Bridge, Hemu River, Birch Forest, etc.
D6-D7: Spend the whole day touring Sayram Lake and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the plateau lake.
D8: Return to Urumqi and end the pleasant trip
7-day self-driving Yili loop route for girls
D1: Depart from Urumqi and arrive in Kuitun via Provincial Highway S101.
D2: Depart from Kuitun, visit Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge, and arrive in Yining.
D3: Depart from Yining, visit Tianshan Flower Sea, Yizhao Highway, Tianma Bathing River, and arrive in Zhaosu.
D4-D7: Continue to visit Karajun, Tekes, Xinyuan, Tangbula Grassland, Hundred-Mile Gallery, Fairy Lake, Duku Highway, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, etc., and finally return to Kuitun or Urumqi
11-day self-driving comprehensive itinerary route
This is a relatively detailed route, starting from Xi’an to Urumqi, and then beginning a self-driving trip within Xinjiang, passing through multiple well-known attractions, and finally returning to Urumqi and flying back to Xi’an. This route covers multiple essential attractions in the Yili area, such as Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Zhaosu Jade Lake Scenic Area, Tekes Eight Trigrams City, and Karajun, etc.
The above route is for reference only, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. When planning the itinerary, please be sure to consider factors such as road conditions, weather, and opening hours of attractions to ensure a smooth journey.