The best routes for traveling in Xinjiang in October mainly include the Kanas Loop, Southern Xinjiang Human Culture and Customs Route, etc. Specific itineraries can be chosen according to time and preferences.?
Kanas Loop (Suitable for Early October)?
This route mainly focuses on exploring the Altay region, with attractions including Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, Devil’s City, and more. A typical 6-day itinerary may include:?
D1: Urumqi – Colorful Beach – Burqin?
D2: Burqin – Kanas – Kanas Scenic Area?
D3: Kanas Scenic Area – Hemu?
D4: Hemu – Urho Devil’s City – Karamay?
D5: Karamay – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Bole?
D6: Bole – Sayram Lake – Urumqi?
Southern Xinjiang Human Culture and Customs Route (Suitable for Mid to Late October)?
The Southern Xinjiang route focuses on experiencing human culture and customs, passing through places like Kashgar and Taxkorgan County. A typical 6-day itinerary may include:?
D1: Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grass Beach – Taxkorgan County?
D2: Taxkorgan County – Caiyun Renjia – Xiabandi Reservoir – Panlong Valley Road – Kashgar?
D3: Kashgar – Dawakun Desert – Zepu/Yecheng?
D4: Zepu/Yecheng – Walnut Kingdom – Hotan Tuancheng – Hotan Night Market?
D5: Hotan – Zepu Golden Poplar Forest – Kashgar Old Town?
D6: Kashgar – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar Group Disbandment?
Furthermore, there are other route and attraction combinations to choose from, such as the Kai-Yi Loop (Kanas Loop + Yili Loop), the Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop, and the Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop. These routes cover more natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang but require more time.?
When planning your itinerary, it is recommended to choose a suitable route based on personal interests and time, and to understand the local weather, transportation, and accommodation in advance to ensure a smooth journey. Additionally, Xinjiang has a vast territory with distant attractions, so it is advisable to reasonably arrange your schedule and allow sufficient driving time.?