Recommended travel routes in Xinjiang in August are as follows:?
Preferred route: Ili Grand Loop Route?
Route characteristics: circumnavigating along the Tianshan Mountains, crossing the Ili River Valley, with dense scenic spots and concentrated scenic highlights?
Scenic spots along the way: Sayram Lake, Nalati, Guozigou, Huocheng Lavender, Qiongkushitai, Karajun, Bayinbuluke, etc.?
Self-driving information: approximately 2,100 kilometers in total, taking 7-10 days, with good road conditions?
Alternative route: Kanas-Ili Loop Route?
Route characteristics: combines the two major scenic areas of Ili and Kanas, and Altay can also be seen?
Scenic spots along the way: Tianchi Lake of Mount Tianshan, Koktokay, Burqin, Hemu, Kanas, Baihaba, Urho Ghost City, etc.?
Self-driving information: approximately 3,000 kilometers in total, taking 9-13 days, with good road conditions?
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop Route?
Route characteristics: covers multiple famous scenic spots in northern Xinjiang, including Turpan’s fruit hometown and desert landscapes?
Scenic spots along the way: Gongnais Forest Park, Bosten Lake, Lop Nor Village, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, Kumtag Desert, etc.?
Self-driving information: approximately 4,800 kilometers in total, taking 13-17 days, with good road conditions?
Detailed 9-day itinerary arrangement:?
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi, visit the Xinjiang Museum, stroll around the Grand Bazaar?
Day 2: Urumqi – S21 Desert Highway – Colorful Beach – Burqin?
Day 3: Burqin – Kanas?
Day 4: Kanas – Hemu?
Day 5: Hemu – Ghost City – Karamay?
Day 6: Karamay – Sayram Lake – Yining?
Day 7: Yining – Nalati – Bayinbuluke?
Day 8: Bayinbuluke – Duku Highway – Urumqi?
Day 9: Urumqi – Hometown?
In addition, when traveling to Xinjiang in August, you also need to prepare items such as a passport and ID, comfortable clothing and shoes, sunscreen, personal medications, a small carry-on bag, multiple sets of changeable clothes, chargers and adapters, mosquito repellent, and a portable water bottle, among other travel essentials.?