Xinjiang has multiple tourist routes, and the specific number is difficult to generalize. However, the classic routes mainly include the Kanas Loop, Yili Loop, Kaiyi Loop, Grand Northern Xinjiang Loop, and Grand Southern Xinjiang Loop.?
These routes each have their own unique characteristics, for example:?
The Kanas Loop allows visitors to enjoy fairyland-like scenic spots such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and Devil’s City, which generally takes 5-7 days.?
The Yili Loop offers visitors the chance to experience the stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Xiata, which is suitable for a 6-10 day trip.?
The Grand Northern Xinjiang Loop covers almost all the essential scenic spots in Northern Xinjiang, ranging from deserts to grasslands, lakes to canyons, having everything one expects to find. A self-driving tour generally takes 13-17 days.?
The Grand Southern Xinjiang Loop allows visitors to appreciate the perfect fusion of cultural customs and natural landscapes such as the Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, and the Taklamakan Desert, which is also suitable for a 13-17 day trip.?
In addition, there are god-level highway routes such as the Duku Highway and the Yizhao Highway, as well as classic routes such as the Kaiyi Loop (Kanas + Yili), the Yili Small Loop, the Southern Xinjiang Tourism Loop, and the full 10-day Duku Highway route.?
In general, Xinjiang boasts a rich variety of tourist routes, and tourists can choose suitable routes for sightseeing according to their own time and interests.?