Xinjiang has multiple mature and distinctive tourist routes for tourists to choose from based on personal preferences and schedules. Here are some classic and popular tourist routes in Xinjiang:?
Kanas Loop: This route focuses on playing in the Altay region, including famous attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Keketuohai, Devil’s City, and Black Oil Mountain. The best travel time is from September to October. Tourists can enjoy the natural scenery of North Xinjiang here.?
Yili Loop: This route revolves around the Yili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, Xiata, Tangbula, and the Duku Highway, suitable for travel from May to August. This is a route full of ecology and leisure, allowing tourists to fully feel the charm of nature.?
Kayi Loop: As a combination of the Kanas Loop and Yili Loop, the Kayi Loop covers the essence of attractions of the above two routes and is the most essential natural scenery tour route in North Xinjiang, suitable for travel from May to October. Tourists can experience the diverse scenery and rich culture of North Xinjiang here.?
North Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: This is a self-driving route that travels around the entire North Xinjiang, focusing on enjoying 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, suitable for travel from May to November. This route allows tourists to fully appreciate the magnificent scenery and unique customs of North Xinjiang.?
South Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: Separated by the Tianshan Mountains from the North Xinjiang Grand Circle Route, the South Xinjiang Grand Circle Route focuses 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. Tourists can deeply feel the rich cultural heritage and unique natural landscapes of South Xinjiang here.?
Duku Highway Route: The Duku Highway, known as the "Most Beautiful Highway in Tianshan", spans 561 kilometers from Dushanzi to Kuqa, crossing the Tianshan Mountains. The landscape along the way is rich and varied, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, forests, etc., making it a peak work of self-driving in Xinjiang. It is recommended to visit between June and September, as the road conditions are best, and the Nalati Grassland and Bayinbrook Grassland along the way are also the most beautiful times of the year.?
These routes each have their own unique characteristics, covering various aspects of Xinjiang’s natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and historical culture, providing tourists with a rich and diverse travel experience.?
