There are multiple options for travel routes from Hohhot (Huhhot) to Xinjiang. Here are several main self-driving tour route plans:?
Core Route:?
Classic Route: Hohhot – Baotou – Bayannur – Alxa Left Banner – Ejin Banner – Hami – Turpan – Urumqi. This is a very classic self-driving tour route, offering views of the grassland scenery of Inner Mongolia, the desert landscape of Alxa, the Populus euphratica Forest of Ejin Banner, as well as various natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang.?
Middle Route Plan: Hohhot – Xi’an – Lanzhou – Zhangye – Jiayuguan – Dunhuang – Hami – Turpan – Urumqi. This route passes through multiple historic and cultural cities and natural landscapes, suitable for travelers who enjoy in-depth tours.?
Detailed itinerary planning:?
Day 1: Depart from Hohhot and head to Bayannur, enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Inner Mongolia grassland, visit the Wuyuan Ancient City Site and other attractions.?
Day 2: Bayannur to Ejin Banner, enjoy the Gobi scenery along the way, visit Juyanhai Lake and Populus euphratica Forest.?
Day 3: Ejin Banner to Hami, enjoy the rolling mountains and vast Gobi Desert, visit Hami Devil City.?
Subsequent itinerary: Hami to Turpan, visit Grape Valley and Flaming Mountain; Turpan to Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi; Urumqi to Kanas, visit Kanas Lake and Kanas Scenic Area, etc.?
In addition, based on personal preferences and time arrangements, other routes such as the North Route or the South Route can also be selected. The North Route mainly passes through Baotou, Bayannur, and other places, with famous attractions such as Wuliangsuhai Lake and Xiangshawan along the way; the South Route will pass through Alxa Left Banner and other places, offering views of the Kubuqi Desert and Helan Mountain.?
When planning the route, it is recommended to comprehensively consider factors such as personal interests, time arrangements, and road condition information to select the most suitable travel route for oneself. At the same time, during the self-driving tour, one should pay attention to safe driving, abide by traffic rules, and ensure a pleasant journey.?