There are multiple options for planning a route in Xinjiang. Here are some main route recommendations:?
The core routes include the four major routes to Xinjiang: G7 Beijing-Urumqi Expressway, G30 Lianhuo Expressway, G315 Mars Highway, and G219 Xinjiang-Tibet Highway, as well as internal routes in Xinjiang such as the Yili Loop, Duku-Yinan Loop, and Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loops.?
Four Major Routes to Xinjiang:?
G7 Beijing-Urumqi Expressway: From Beijing to Urumqi, Xinjiang, passing through Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and other places, it crosses desert and Gobi landscapes.?
G30 Lianhuo Expressway: From Lianyungang, Jiangsu, to Khorgos, Xinjiang, it is known as the ‘Longest Expressway in China’ and the ‘Most Beautiful Expressway in China’, offering diverse scenery such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, yardangs, and Gobi along the way.?
G315 Mars Highway: Starting from Xining, Qinghai, and ending in Kashgar, Xinjiang, it is known as the ‘Loneliest Highway in China’ and the ‘Mars Highway’, crossing multiple no-man’s-lands and basins, with mysterious and lonely scenery.?
G219 Xinjiang-Tibet Highway: Although the scenery is primitive and magnificent, the average altitude is relatively high, which requires a certain level of physical fitness from tourists.?
Internal Routes of Xinjiang:?
Yili Loop: Includes attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Huocheng Lavender Manor, suitable for admiring natural scenery and experiencing local culture.?
Duku-Yinan Loop: Connects multiple attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, such as Kanas, Hemu, Tianshan Heavenly Lake, and Kashgar Old Town, to experience rich natural scenery and cultural customs.?
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loops: Comprehensively explore Xinjiang’s landscape paintings and Silk Road relics, covering famous tourist areas such as Kanas, Yili, Kashgar, and more.?
Furthermore, depending on the travel time and personal interests, one can choose the Kanas Loop, Yili Loop (best from June to August) to admire the flower seas, or visit Kanas in mid-October to see the most beautiful autumn scenery; as well as the longer Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop, Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop, etc., to explore every corner of Xinjiang in depth.?
When planning a route, it is recommended to comprehensively consider factors such as personal interests, physical condition, time arrangement, and seasonal changes to ensure a pleasant and safe journey.?