The classic tourist routes in Xinjiang mainly include the following several routes:?
Kanas Loop: It usually takes 5-7 days and covers attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, and Devil’s City. Each place is like a fairyland existence. The emerald-green waters of Kanas Lake seem to cleanse the dust of the soul, while Hemu Village makes people feel like they have stepped into a fairy tale world.?
Yili Loop: It generally takes 6-10 days and allows visitors to explore the stunning scenery at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, such as Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Xiata. This route has its own charm in each season, with apricot blossoms in spring, grasslands in summer, orchards in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter.?
Kayi Loop: Combining the best of Kanas and Yili, it usually takes 11-13 days. This route connects the most beautiful natural scenery in Northern Xinjiang like threading sugar-coated haws, with one attraction being more attractive than the next.?
North Xinjiang Grand Loop: A self-driving tour around Northern Xinjiang takes 13-17 days. This route has everything, from desert gobies to snowy mountains and grasslands, allowing visitors to experience it all.?
South Xinjiang Grand Loop: It also takes 13-17 days and covers the Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, Taklamakan Desert, etc. This route perfectly integrates cultural customs with natural landscapes, providing tourists with a different experience.?
In addition, there are also some other special routes, such as the Ta’e Basin Summer Leisure Tourism Loop, the East Tianshan Self-driving Boutique Tourism Loop, and the Pamir Plateau In-depth Experience Tourism Route, which are also worth visiting.?
. These routes have their own unique characteristics, some focusing on natural scenery while others pay more attention to cultural experiences.?
In general, there are numerous classic tourist routes in Xinjiang, and tourists who love both natural scenery and cultural landscapes can find suitable travel routes here.?