Xinjiang offers a rich variety of tourist group routes. Here are some classic route recommendations:?
Kanas Loop (5-7 days):?
This route mainly explores the Altay region, with attractions including Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City. This is the region with the most concentrated natural scenery in Xinjiang. The best travel time is from September to October, when the autumn scenery is particularly charming.?
Yili Loop (6-10 days):?
Explore the Ili River valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including scenic areas such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, Xiata, Tangbula, and the Duku Highway. This route is suitable for travel from May to August, when the scenery of the Ili River valley in summer is breathtaking, with beautiful grasslands and flower fields.?
Kayi Loop (11-13 days):?
This is a combination of the "Kanas Loop + Yili Loop", allowing you to visit the attractions of these two major routes. It is the most essential natural scenery tourist route in northern Xinjiang. Suitable for travel from May to October, during which the weather is pleasant and the scenery is charming.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop (13-17 days):?
A self-driving tour of the entire northern Xinjiang, mainly to appreciate the scenery. Based on the above-mentioned "Kayi Loop", it also adds desert and Gobi landscapes in the eastern Xinjiang regions of Turpan, Hejing, and Hami. This route is suitable for travel from May to November, and with sufficient time, you can deeply experience the magnificent scenery of northern Xinjiang.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop (13-17 days):?
The tourist route facing the Tianshan Mountains across from the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop focuses mainly on experiencing cultural customs. It mainly passes through places such as the Taklamakan Desert, the Pamir Plateau, and the Kunlun Mountains. The best travel seasons are September to November and March to May, when the temperatures are suitable in spring and autumn, making it the best time to experience the customs of southern Xinjiang.?
In addition, there are various route options such as the Southern Xinjiang Small Loop and the Xinjiang Grand Loop, which can be customized according to personal time and preferences. The Southern Xinjiang Small Loop, suitable for 11-13 days, is a condensed version of the Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop, mainly focusing on the natural scenery of southern Xinjiang; the Xinjiang Grand Loop takes 40-50 days and is a combination of the "Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop + Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop", allowing for an in-depth tour of Xinjiang and experiencing the diverse customs of the entire region.?
Which route to choose depends on your travel time, interests, and the unique features of Xinjiang you wish to explore. Each route has its own unique scenery and culture waiting for you to discover.?