The pure-play tourist routes in Xinjiang are very rich. Here are several classic routes:?
Kanas Loop: 5-7 days, mainly exploring the Altay region, with attractions including Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay, the Devil’s City, and Black Oil Mountain. The best travel time is from September to October. This route will allow you to experience the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang, making it a top choice for many visitors.?
Yili Loop: 6-10 days, exploring the Yili River Valley surrounded by the Tianshan Mountains, including attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Xiata, Tangbula, and the Duku Highway. This route is suitable for travel from May to August, allowing visitors to enjoy the four seasons of the Yili River Valley.?
Kayi Loop: This is a combination of the "Kanas Loop + Yili Loop", allowing visitors to explore the attractions of these two major routes. It is the most essential natural scenery tourism route in Northern Xinjiang, suitable for travel from May to October. This route connects the essence of Kanas and Yili attractions, allowing visitors to experience the natural beauty of Northern Xinjiang all at once.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: 13-17 days, a self-driving route circling the entire Northern Xinjiang, mainly focusing on enjoying scenery. Based on the "Kayi Loop" mentioned above, it also adds desert and Gobi landscapes in the eastern Xinjiang areas of Turpan, Hejing, and Hami. Suitable for travel from May to November, it is a "grand collection" of the scenery of Xinjiang.?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: 13-17 days, a tourist route facing the Tianshan Mountains across from the Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle, mainly focusing on experiencing cultural customs, mainly passing through places such as the Taklamakan Desert, Pamir Plateau, and Kunlun Mountains. The best travel season is from September to November and March to May. This route allows visitors to deeply experience the multiculturalism of Xinjiang.?
Xinjiang Grand Circle Route: 40-50 days, a combination of the "Northern Xinjiang Grand Circle + Southern Xinjiang Grand Circle". This route crosses the Qilian Mountains from the Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province into Hami, Xinjiang, and after separately circling Northern and Southern Xinjiang, exits Xinjiang along Mangya in Qinghai. This is the ultimate challenge route in Xinjiang, suitable for travelers with ample time and budget.?
These routes cover the main attractions and scenery of Xinjiang, whether natural landscapes or cultural sites, all of which will ensure visitors leave satisfied. Please select the appropriate route based on your interests and time to enjoy the beauty and charm of Xinjiang.?