To travel from Turpan to Yili, you can choose to go by self-driving. This is a route full of Xinjiang’s unique scenery, where you can enjoy the vast grasslands, deserts, Gobi Desert, and the magnificent Tianshan Mountains along the way.?
There are multiple options for specific self-driving route planning:?
Route 1: Starting from Turpan, pass through Shanshan County and head to the Kumtag Desert to experience desert scenery, then proceed to Tuyugou to admire the Yadan landform and Gobi Desert, and finally return to downtown Turpan to visit famous attractions such as Flaming Mountain and Grape Valley before continuing to Yili. This is a relatively rich route, covering various landforms and attractions.?
Route 2: Starting directly from Turpan, drive west along the Lianhuo Expressway to Yining City, enjoying the unique landforms and scenery of Xinjiang along the way. Upon arrival in Yining City, you can visit Kazanqi to experience diverse ethnic cultures before continuing to the Yili Grassland.?
Route 3: Starting from Turpan, drive to Urumqi first, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains and the vast Gobi landscape along the way. Then, from Urumqi, drive west along the Lianhuo Expressway to Yining City, where you can visit attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake and Guozigou Bridge. Finally, departing from Yining, drive north along National Highway G218 to the Yili Grassland.?
In addition, some tourists choose to take a longer time to complete this journey, such as a seven-day tour, passing through more attractions like the Nalati Grassland, Khorgos Port, and Six Star Street along the way.?
When planning your itinerary, it is recommended to check the vehicle condition in advance, prepare sufficient food and water, and check real-time traffic conditions to avoid congested road segments. Meanwhile, based on the itinerary and personal preferences, you can choose suitable attractions to stop and visit.?
