Xinjiang has many desirable boutique tourist routes. Here are several recommended routes, each with its own unique characteristics, allowing tourists to fully appreciate Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural customs:?
Kanas Loop (5-7 days):?
This route focuses on exploring the Altay region, including famous attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Keketohai, and the Ghost City. Tourists can appreciate the green lakes, majestic snow-capped mountains, and dense forests here and experience primitive wooden house life.?
Yili Loop (6-10 days):?
The Yili Loop takes tourists to explore the Yili Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Xiata. This route is suitable for travel from May to August, when the scenery at the foot of Tianshan Mountain is absolutely stunning, making people reluctant to leave.?
Kayes-Yili Loop (11-13 days):?
As a combination of the Kanas Loop and Yili Loop, the Kayes-Yili Loop covers the essence of attractions along the above two routes and is the most exquisite natural scenery tour route in Northern Xinjiang. It is suitable for travel from May to October.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop (13-17 days):?
This self-driving route around Northern Xinjiang focuses on scenery appreciation, not only including attractions along the Kayes-Yili Loop but also adding desert and Gobi landscapes in areas such as Turpan, Hejing, and Hami in Eastern Xinjiang. It is suitable for self-driving tours from May to November.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop (13-17 days):?
Separated from the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop by the Tianshan Mountains, the Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop focuses on experiencing cultural customs. It mainly passes through places such as the Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, and Kunlun Mountains, allowing tourists to feel the unique cultural charm of southern Xinjiang during their journey. The best travel seasons are from September to November and March to May.?
West Tianshan Mountain Self-Driving Route:?
Starting from Urumqi City, this route passes through attractions such as Wusu Foshan Forest Park, Sayram Lake, and Guozigou Bridge, ultimately arriving in Yining City. This route allows tourists to appreciate the stunning scenery of Sayram Lake and the lavender fields of Huocheng County.?
East Tianshan Mountain Self-Driving Route:?
Another Tianshan Mountain self-driving route starts from Urumqi City, passing through attractions such as Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Jiangbulake Grassland, and Mulai Populus euphratica Forest, ultimately arriving in Hami City. This route allows tourists to deeply explore the magnificent scenery of Tianshan Mountain and experience the natural beauty and folk customs of alpine lakes.?
In addition, there are special routes such as the Ta’e Basin summer resort and leisure tourism loop, the Pamir Plateau in-depth experience tour, and the Tarim Desert secret self-driving tour, allowing tourists to choose based on their interests and time.?
. These boutique tourist routes cover Xinjiang’s natural beauty, cultural customs, and unique culture, providing tourists with a colorful travel experience.?