There are multiple options for travel routes to Xinjiang. Here are some recommended routes:?
The main travel routes in Xinjiang include the Yili Circle Route, Altay Circle Route, North Xinjiang Grand Circle Route, South Xinjiang Grand Circle Route, and Xinjiang Grand Circle Route.?
Yili Circle Route: This route allows you to experience the essence of the beautiful scenery of both South and North Xinjiang, including the fairyland of Kanas, the grasslands of Yili, and more. During the trip, you can admire the mysterious Kanas Lake, the most beautiful autumn scenery of Hemu, as well as Yili’s Qiaerma Hundred-Mile Gallery and Nalati Grassland.?
Altay Circle Route: This route features the snow-capped mountains, pine forests, and grasslands of Altay. You can unlock the same filming locations as in the drama ‘My Altay’, experience drone aerial photography, and appreciate the charm of North Xinjiang.?
North Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: This route covers many scenic spots in North Xinjiang, such as Qinggeda Lake, Koktokay, Colorful Beach, Kanas, Hemu Village, and others. You can deeply explore every beautiful scenery in North Xinjiang within 13-17 days.?
South Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: The South Xinjiang circle route is full of the relics of the Silk Road. You can visit ancient cities, Thousand Buddha Caves, desert highways, Populus euphratica forests, and other attractions. Especially when walking on the Taklamakan Desert Highway, with yellow sand stretching out on both sides, and occasionally a few thousand-year-old Populus euphratica trees popping up, the feeling is very awe-inspiring.?
Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: This is the ultimate challenge for ‘crazy tourists’, with a route length of 12,000 kilometers and requiring 40 days. Entering from Gansu and exiting through Qinghai, you can traverse Xinjiang and also take the opportunity to visit the Colorful Danxia in Zhangye, the Emerald Lake in Mangya, and other attractions.?
In addition, there are some short-term travel routes, such as a one-day tour of Tianshan Tianchi. You can depart from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and return to Urumqi city in the evening to taste Xinjiang cuisine.?
The above routes are for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be planned according to factors such as personal interests, time, and budget. When planning the itinerary, it is recommended to learn about the opening hours, ticket prices, and transportation methods of each attraction in advance to better arrange the trip.?