The popular tourist routes in Xinjiang mainly include the following several routes:?
Kanas Ring Road: It usually takes 5-7 days and mainly explores the Altay region, with attractions including Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City. This route is praised as a dreamlike fairyland, with each location offering stunning scenery.?
. The best travel time is from September to October, but early spring also has its own charm.?
Yili Ring Road: It takes 6-10 days and mainly explores the Ili River valley enclosed by the Tianshan Mountains, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Xiata. This route is characterized by the stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, making people reluctant to leave.?
. Suitable for travel from May to August, when the flowers and grass at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains are lush and the scenery is pleasant.?
Kayi Ring Road: This is a combination of the Kanas Ring Road and Yili Ring Road, usually requiring 11-13 days. This route brings together the most essential natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang, including all the attractions of the above two routes.?
. Suitable for travel from May to October, during which tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery changes of different seasons.?
Northern Xinjiang Ring Road: It takes 13-17 days and is a route for self-driving around the entire Northern Xinjiang. In addition to the attractions of the Kayi Ring Road, it also adds desert and Gobi landscapes in the Turpan, Hejing, and Hami areas of Eastern Xinjiang. This route focuses on enjoying scenery and covers all the essence of Northern Xinjiang.?
Southern Xinjiang Ring Road: It also takes 13-17 days and overlooks the Tianshan Mountains from the Northern Xinjiang Ring Road. This route focuses on experiencing cultural customs and mainly passes through places such as the Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, and Kunlun Mountains. The natural scenery of Southern Xinjiang is completely different from that of Northern Xinjiang, leaning more towards the exploration of culture and history.?
In addition, there are other popular routes such as the Southern Xinjiang Little Ring Road and the Pan-Xinjiang Ring Road. Depending on time and interests, tourists can choose a route suitable for themselves to travel.?
. Each route has its unique charm and scenery, whether tourists prefer natural landscapes or cultural history, they can find a suitable travel route for themselves in Xinjiang.?