Tourism in Xinjiang can be accessed from Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Qinghai, and other places. Specifically:
Entering from Inner Mongolia: You can choose G7 Jingxin Expressway, which passes through Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Xinjiang. However, this route mostly passes through desert and Gobi landscapes, with relatively barren and monotonous scenery. From a tourism perspective, this route is not recommended for self-driving tours.
Entering from Gansu: It is recommended to take G30 Lianhuo Expressway, which passes through Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Xinjiang. Along the way, you can experience the charm of the "Four Prefectures of Hexi" on the ancient Silk Road—Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang, as well as numerous natural landscapes and cultural attractions. It is very suitable for tourism and is highly recommended.
Entering from Qinghai: You can choose National Highway 315, which passes through Qinghai and Xinjiang. The entire highway runs along the Kunlun Mountains, passing by many scenic spots such as Qinghai Lake, Qaidam Basin, Lop Nur, etc. This route is also highly recommended.
In addition, one can also choose to fly to Urumqi, Xinjiang, quickly, or take a train to enjoy the scenery outside the window. The recommended train route is to first go to Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other places, and then transfer to a train entering Xinjiang.
In summary, there are various ways to enter Xinjiang for tourism, and one can choose a suitable route based on personal preferences and itinerary arrangements.