Xinjiang travel itinerary guides include multiple classic routes covering the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, suitable for travelers with different timeframes and budgets.?
Northern Xinjiang Classic Route:?
Kanas Loop: 5-7 days, visit attractions such as Kanas, Hemu Village, Koktokay, and the Ghost City. This route focuses on magnificent natural scenery, with each location resembling a fairyland, especially suitable for autumn visits to appreciate the colorful forests and lakes.?
Yili Loop: 6-10 days, including attractions such as Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Xiata. The Yili region is famous for its grasslands, lakes, and snow-capped mountains. In spring, you can enjoy apricot blossoms all over the mountains, and summer is the most beautiful period for the grasslands.?
Kayi Loop: 11-13 days, combining the highlights of Kanas and Yili, this is the most comprehensive natural scenery tour route in Northern Xinjiang.?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop: 13-17 days, self-drive around Northern Xinjiang, passing through various landscapes such as deserts, gobies, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands, offering a comprehensive experience of Xinjiang’s natural scenery.?
Southern Xinjiang Classic Route:?
Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop: 13-17 days, visit attractions such as the Pamir Plateau, Kunlun Mountains, and Taklamakan Desert, experiencing the perfect fusion of cultural customs and natural landscapes.?
Other Recommended Routes:?
Urumqi Surroundings Tour: Suitable for travelers with limited time, you can taste the local cuisine in Urumqi and visit attractions like Tianchi Lake in the Tianshan Mountains.?
Duku Highway Loop: Drive through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains to appreciate the gorge landforms and grassland scenery, but please note that the Duku Highway has limited opening hours each year.?
Travel Time Suggestions:?
From May to October is the golden period for visiting Xinjiang, with variations in the best travel times for different regions.?
In spring (March to May), you can enjoy apricot blossoms and lavender fields in the Yili region.?
In summer (June to August), the grasslands are lush, and fruits are ripe, making it the best time to visit Northern Xinjiang.?
In autumn (September to October), Xinjiang resembles a palette knocked over by nature, with colorful scenery, making it a paradise for photographers.?
Travel Tips:?
Xinjiang has long distances to cover each day with scattered attractions. You can choose to self-drive or join a tour group, but please note that self-driving may be tiring, and for group tours, it is advisable to avoid large groups to ensure a better travel experience.?
Regarding the budget, it can be customized according to personal needs, such as itinerary and hotel selection, and the budget range will vary.?
The above guide is for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal interests and time arrangements.?