There are multiple classic routes to choose from for traveling to Xinjiang, depending on the travel time and personal preferences. Here are some recommended Xinjiang travel routes:?
Seven-Day Yili Loop Tour: This route offers an in-depth exploration of the beautiful scenery of the Yili region and the charm of the border areas. Along the way, visitors can enjoy natural landscapes such as valleys, grasslands, lakes, grand canyons, and Danxia landforms.?
Eight-Day Altay Tour: The Altay region is famous for its snow-capped mountains, pine forests, and grasslands. This eight-day tour route allows tourists to experience the charm of Northern Xinjiang.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop: Starting from Urumqi, this route connects popular attractions such as Qinggeda Lake, Keketohai, Colorful Beach, Kanas, and Hemu Village. It is suitable for autumn travel, where visitors can enjoy the golden birch forests spread all over the mountains.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop: This route features deserts, gobi, oases, and rich ethnic flavors, making it a mobile ‘Silk Road Legend’. Tourists can deeply experience the cultural charm of Xinjiang, such as the cuisine, architecture, music, and handicrafts of Kashgar.?
Kanas-Yili Loop: This route combines the two popular destinations of Kanas and Yili. In the north is the fairyland of Kanas, and in the south is the Yili grassland, allowing tourists to visit the most popular attractions in Northern Xinjiang at one time.?
Xinjiang Grand Loop: This is the ultimate challenge for ‘crazy travelers’. The route is 12,000 kilometers long and takes about 40 days. Entering from Gansu and exiting through Qinghai, visitors can enjoy the beauty of Xinjiang as well as the Seven-Colored Danxia in Zhangye and the Jadeite Lake in Mangya.?
In addition, there are self-driving experiences on godly highways such as the Duku Highway and the Yizhao Highway, as well as various route options such as the Eight-Day Sanhu Jile Tour and the 14-Day North-South Xinjiang Loop Tour. Tourists can choose according to their time and preferences.?
Please note that scenic spots in Xinjiang are relatively scattered, and some have visitor flow control. It is recommended to make reservations in advance with real-name registration and consider choosing a local tour guide to enhance the travel experience and safety.?
. Meanwhile, the scenery varies in different seasons, and tourists can choose a suitable travel time according to their personal preferences.?