Xinjiang tourist route guides include multiple classic routes such as the Kanas Loop Route, Yili Loop Route, Kanas-Yili Loop Route, Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route, and Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route.?
The Kanas Loop Route is suitable for 5-7 days of exploration, covering fairyland-like attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and the Devil’s City. Tourists can take a cruise ship to tour Kanas Lake and admire the surrounding majestic snow-capped mountains and dense forests; in Hemu Village, experience primitive wooden house life and feel like you’ve stepped into a fairy tale world with morning sunshine and curling smoke.?
The Yili Loop Route takes 6-10 days. Tourists can enjoy the breathtaking scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Xiata. From May to June, the grasslands in the Yili region are lush and wildflowers are in full bloom, making it an ideal time to admire natural scenery.?
The Kanas-Yili Loop Route combines the best of Kanas and Yili, and requires 11-13 days to explore. It is the most essential natural scenery route in Northern Xinjiang.?
The Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route and the Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route require 13-17 days each. A self-drive tour allows visitors to experience the magnificent scenery of deserts and Gobi, snowy mountains, and grasslands, as well as the perfect fusion of cultural customs and natural landscapes such as the Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, and the Taklamakan Desert.?
In addition, there are some specific short-term tourist routes, such as a six-day free-and-easy travel guide starting from Urumqi, including food experiences in Urumqi, the desert scenery of the Shanshan Kumtag Desert Park, the ancient engineering miracle of the Karez Well, and more.?
. There is also a detailed 12-day tourist route starting from Urumqi, passing through places such as Burqin, Kanas, Hemu, the Devil’s City, Kuitun, Yining, Zhaosu, Tekes, Nalati, Bayinbrok, and others, covering many famous attractions in Xinjiang.?
In general, Xinjiang offers a rich variety of tourist routes, and tourists can choose suitable itineraries based on their time and preferences. Whether it’s to admire natural scenery or experience cultural customs, Xinjiang can provide tourists with an unforgettable travel experience.?