The best routes for traveling in Xinjiang in May mainly revolve around famous attractions such as Yili, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland. Here are some recommended travel routes:?
I. 6-Day Yili Little Loop Tour:?
D1: Depart from Urumqi, circumnavigate Sayram Lake, cross the Guozigou Bridge, and arrive in Qingshuihe?
D2: Depart from Qingshuihe, visit the Lavender Garden and Koksu Grand Canyon, and stay in Bagua Tekes at night?
D3: Depart from Tekes, explore the popular Qiongkushitai Village, and stay in Gongliu at night?
D4: Depart from Gongliu, visit Tangbula Grassland’s ‘Hundred-Mile Gallery’, and arrive in Nalati Town at night?
D5: Depart from Nalati, visit Bayinbuluke’s ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘Nine-Bend, Eighteen-Turn Scenic Area’, and return to Nalati Town at night?
D6: Depart from Nalati, take the popular Duku Highway, visit Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and return to Urumqi?
II. 6-Day Tour to Enjoy Scenery Away from the Crowds:?
D1: Urumqi – Anjihai Grand Canyon – Kuitun?
D2: Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining?
D3: Yining – Qiaxi Forest Park – Nalati Town?
D4: Nalati Grassland – Snow Mountain Forest – Hejing County?
D5: Hejing – Kumtag Desert – Shanshan?
D6: Shanshan – Tuyugou Canyon – Urumqi?
III. 8-Day In-depth Yili Tour:?
D1: Urumqi – Sayram Lake (circumnavigation) – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe?
D2: Qingshuihe – Lavender – Xiata – Zhaosu?
D3: Zhaosu – Qiongkushitai Primitive Ancient Village – Tekes?
D4: Tekes – Kalajun Grassland – Gongliu?
D5: Gongliu – Bayinbuluke?
D6: Bayin – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Snow Mountain Forest – Nalati Town?
D7: Nalati Town – Duku Highway – Tangbula Fairy Lake – Hundred-Mile Gallery – Kuitun (The itinerary will be slightly adjusted before the Duku Highway opens)?
D8: Kuitun – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – S101 National Defense Highway – Urumqi?
These routes cover the most beautiful natural and cultural landscapes in Xinjiang in May. Tourists can choose suitable routes according to their own time and preferences. At the same time, it is recommended to book accommodation and transportation in advance to ensure a smooth journey.?