The travel routes offered by Xinjiang travel agencies are very diverse, covering multiple essential scenic spots in northern Xinjiang, southern Xinjiang, and the entire Xinjiang. Here are some classic travel routes:?
Northern Xinjiang Circle Route: Usually lasting 5-7 days, mainly exploring the Altay region. Scenic spots include Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, Devil City, Heiyou Mountain, etc. This route is one of the most famous travel routes in Xinjiang. The best travel time is from September to October.?
Yili Circle Route: Lasting 6-10 days, mainly exploring the Yili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including scenic areas such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, Xiata, Tangbula, and Duku Highway. This route is suitable for tourists who enjoy natural scenery, grasslands, and river valleys. The best travel time is from May to August.?
. In addition, there is also an 8-day Yili Circle Tour. The specific itinerary may include airport pickup in Urumqi, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, Sayram Lake, Lavender Manor, Nalati Aerial Grassland, etc.?
Kanas-Yili Circle Route: Combining the best of the Kanas Circle Route and the Yili Circle Route, lasting 11-13 days. Tourists can visit the scenic spots of the above two routes at one time. It is the most essential natural scenery tour route in northern Xinjiang. Suitable for travel from May to October.?
Grand Northern Xinjiang Circle Route: Lasting 13-17 days, a self-driving tour around the entire northern Xinjiang. Besides the scenic spots in Kanas and Yili, it also includes desert and Gobi landscapes in Turpan, Hejing, and Hami in eastern Xinjiang. This route is suitable for tourists who enjoy in-depth tours and self-driving tours. The best travel time is from May to November.?
Grand Southern Xinjiang Circle Route: It faces the Grand Northern Xinjiang Circle Route across the Tianshan Mountains, lasting 13-17 days, mainly to experience human culture. It mainly passes through the Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, etc., and is an excellent route to explore the ancient Western Regions civilization and unique ethnic customs of southern Xinjiang. The best travel seasons are from September to November and from March to May.?
Grand Xinjiang Circle Route: Combining the best of northern and southern Xinjiang, lasting 40-50 days. Enter Xinjiang by crossing the Qilian Mountains from the Hexi Corridor in Gansu, separately tour northern and southern Xinjiang, and then exit Xinjiang along Mangya in Qinghai. This route is the most comprehensive travel route in Xinjiang, suitable for tourists with sufficient time and budget. The best travel time is from May to November.?
In addition, travel agencies in Xinjiang also offer various customized tours and special tours, such as self-driving tours on the Duku Highway, in-depth tours of Kanas, folk customs tours of southern Xinjiang, etc., to meet the needs of different tourists.?
. When choosing a travel route, it is recommended to comprehensively consider your interests, time, and budget to select the most suitable travel route for yourself.?