There are multiple options for travel routes from Hubei to Xinjiang. Below are two main self-driving tour route suggestions:
I. Central Route
This route starts from Hubei and passes through Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, before finally entering Xinjiang, with a total mileage of about 4,000 kilometers. The specific route is: Wuhan → Zhengzhou → Xi’an → Tianshui → Lanzhou → Jiayuguan → Dunhuang → Turpan → Urumqi
Along the way, you can enjoy the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of places such as the Loess Plateau and the Hexi Corridor, such as East Lake Scenic Area, Yellow Crane Tower, Jiangtan Park (Wuhan); Yellow River Scenic Area and Shaolin Temple (Zhengzhou); Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall (Xi’an); Maijishan Grottoes (Tianshui); Baita Mountain Park and Yellow River Mother Sculpture (Lanzhou); Jiayuguan Great Wall and Fort (Jiayuguan); Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring (Dunhuang); Flaming Mountain and Grape Valley (Turpan); as well as Tianshan Heavenly Lake and International Bazaar (Urumqi) and other famous attractions.
II. Western Route
The other route starts from Hubei and passes through Hunan, Guizhou, Chongqing, Sichuan, before entering Xinjiang. This route has a relatively longer total mileage of about 4,500 kilometers. The specific route is: Wuhan → Changsha → Guiyang → Chongqing → Chengdu → (optional Lhasa) → Hotan → Korla → Urumqi
This route crosses multiple provinces, and along the way, you can enjoy the Karst landform, Tibetan scenery, as well as the magnificent views of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Xinjiang, such as Orange Island and Yuelu Mountain (Changsha); Qingyan Ancient Town and Qianling Mountain Park (Guiyang); Hongyadong and Yangtze River Cableway (Chongqing); Wuhou Temple and Du Fu Thatched Cottage (Chengdu); as well as the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple (Lhasa, if you choose this direction); Niya Ruins and Damagou Thousand Buddha Grottoes (Hotan); Bosten Lake and Lop Nur (Korla); Tianshan Heavenly Lake and International Bazaar (Urumqi), etc.
Both routes allow travelers to fully experience the rich natural landscapes and profound cultural customs from Hubei to Xinjiang. When choosing a route, you can decide based on your interests, time, and driving ability. Meanwhile, please drive safely during the self-driving tour and reasonably arrange your itinerary and rest time.