The best route for traveling in Xinjiang varies from person to person, but the following classic routes are widely praised by tourists and can be chosen according to personal interests and time arrangements:?
Kanas Loop Route: 5-7 days, covering attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City, each place is as beautiful as a fairyland. The emerald-green waters of Kanas Lake, surrounded by majestic snowy mountains and dense forests, constitute scenery worthy of being a wallpaper. Hemu Village makes people feel like they have stepped into a fairy tale world.?
Yili Loop Route: 6-10 days, including the stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, and Xiata, making people reluctant to leave. This route is suitable for tourists who love natural scenery and photography.?
Kayi Loop Route: 11-13 days, combining the best attractions of Kanas and Yili, it is the most essential natural scenery tour of North Xinjiang. If time permits, this route will provide you with a comprehensive experience of Xinjiang.?
North Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: 13-17 days, a self-drive tour around North Xinjiang, including various landscapes such as deserts, Gobi, snowy mountains, and grasslands. This route is suitable for tourists who love self-drive tours and can explore the magnificent scenery of North Xinjiang to their heart’s content.?
Duku Highway: Known as the ‘Most Beautiful Highway in China’, it stretches across the Tianshan Mountains, offering breathtaking scenery along the way. If you enjoy self-drive tours and exploration, this route will be a great choice.?
In addition, the South Xinjiang Grand Circle Route and the North-South Xinjiang Crossing Route are also highly recommended. You can choose according to your personal preferences and itinerary arrangements.?
. No matter which route you choose, you can appreciate the unique charm and diverse natural scenery of Xinjiang.?