It is not necessary to go to Urumqi when traveling from Kashgar to Yili. Although some routes may pass through Urumqi, one can also choose a route that goes directly to Yili without passing through Urumqi. For example, one can choose to depart from Kashgar, first visit southern Xinjiang, and then proceed to Yili, without backtracking the entire journey.?
. Alternatively, one can choose the route passing through Aksu and Kuqa to Yili, which is also a classic and suitable route for long-distance self-driving travel.?
. Therefore, the specific route planning can be decided based on personal time and preferences.?