For summer vacation travel in Xinjiang, the Northern Xinjiang Loop Route, especially the Ili Loop Route and the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop Route, can be chosen to experience natural landscapes such as mountains, grasslands, and valleys, while also choosing different travel methods such as campervans, self-driving, or chartering a car.
Xinjiang is divided into Northern Xinjiang and Southern Xinjiang by the Tianshan Mountains. Northern Xinjiang is dominated by mountain, grassland, and valley landscapes, and is suitable for travel from June to September, with major scenic spots including Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake. Southern Xinjiang, on the other hand, is dominated by desert and Gobi landscapes, and the prime time for travel is from September to October.
For summer vacation travel, Northern Xinjiang is a more suitable choice.
Specifically, if time is abundant, the 12-day Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop Route can be chosen, which covers all the scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang, such as the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, providing a comfortable travel experience.
If time is limited, the Ili Loop Route can be chosen, which is a very suitable route for family trips during summer vacation, offering the experience of Xinjiang’s summer beauty, such as the scenery of Huocheng, Nalati, and Urho.
In terms of travel methods, campervan travel can be chosen, such as the ‘Campervan Adventure · 8 Days 7 Nights Family Camp’, which provides wild and luxurious accommodation, maximizes comfort during the journey, and allows access to niche and secret spots that cannot be reached by conventional travel.
In addition, self-driving and chartering a car are also good options. Self-driving allows for flexible time arrangements and enjoying beautiful scenery, but attention should be paid to the numerous and far-flung scenic spots in Xinjiang, as well as long driving distances and some poor road conditions; new drivers should be cautious.
Chartering a car saves time and effort, and you can choose a small group of 4-6 people, adopting a flexible self-guided travel mode with the freedom to stop wherever you like.
Before traveling, there are also some matters to note, such as booking hotels in advance and comparing prices; Xinjiang has a vast territory with large diurnal temperature variations, so warmth should be maintained at night during summer; negotiate prices for horse riding projects on the grassland; and agree on prices before taking unlicensed taxis, etc.
In general, sufficient preparations should be made for summer tourism in Xinjiang, including selecting appropriate routes and travel methods, while paying attention to travel matters to ensure a pleasant journey.