There are numerous classic travel routes in Xinjiang. Here are some recommended routes:?
1. Kanas Ring Road:?
Duration: 5-7 days?
Main Attractions: Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, Ghost City, Black Oil Mountain, etc.?
Best Travel Time: September to October?
Highlight: This route mainly explores the Altay region. The scenery of Kanas Lake and Hemu Village in autumn is breathtakingly beautiful, making it a paradise for photographers.?
2. Yili Ring Road:?
Duration: 6-10 days?
Main Attractions: Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Xiata, Tangbula, Duku Highway, etc.?
Best Travel Time: May to August?
Highlight: This route explores the Yili River Valley enclosed by the Tianshan Mountains, where grasslands, flower fields, and snow-capped mountains complement each other, making it an excellent choice to experience the natural scenery of Xinjiang.?
3. Kaiyi Ring Road:?
Duration: 11-13 days?
Route Combination: Kanas Ring Road + Yili Ring Road?
Best Travel Time: May to October?
Highlight: Combining the two classic routes of Kanas and Yili, it allows visitors to experience the most essential natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang at one time.?
4. Northern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road:?
Duration: 13-17 days?
Route Characteristic: Self-driving around the entire Northern Xinjiang, mainly to enjoy the scenery?
Best Travel Time: May to November?
Highlight: Based on the Kaiyi Ring Road, it adds desert and Gobi landscapes in the eastern Xinjiang areas such as Turpan, Hejing, and Hami, making it the best choice for an in-depth tour of Northern Xinjiang.?
5. Southern Xinjiang Grand Ring Road:?
Duration: 13-17 days?
Route Characteristic: Mainly to experience cultural customs?
Best Travel Season: September to November, March to May?
Highlight: Passing through places such as the Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, etc., it is an excellent route to experience the profound cultural heritage and unique natural features of Xinjiang.?
In addition, there are more options such as the Southern Xinjiang Little Ring Road and the Entire Xinjiang Grand Ring Road. Each route has its unique charm and scenery. Tourists can choose a suitable route according to their time, interests, and preferences.?
. Meanwhile, Xinjiang is rich in diverse tourism resources, whether it is natural scenery or cultural landscapes, they are all worth visiting. I hope these classic routes can provide useful reference and inspiration for your trip to Xinjiang.?