There are mainly the following options for travel routes from Yinchuan to Xinjiang:?
Classic Route: Yinchuan – Lanzhou – Xining – Urumqi. This is a journey spanning nearly 2,500 kilometers. On average, the distance for this self-drive tour is approximately 2,500-3,000 kilometers.?
Specific segments are as follows:?
Yinchuan to Lanzhou: approximately 700 kilometers, with an estimated driving time of about 9 hours. Starting from Yinchuan, cross Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to reach Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, mainly via highways with good road conditions. Along the way, you can also enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River.?
Lanzhou to Xining: approximately 220 kilometers, with an estimated driving time of about 3 hours. Starting from Lanzhou, drive west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Expressway.?
In addition, you can choose to drive west along the G7 Expressway, passing through Gansu and Qinghai, and ultimately arriving in Xinjiang. This route not only includes magnificent natural landscapes but also rich historical and cultural relics.?
Or you can start from Wuhai and drive west along the G6 Beijing-Tibet Expressway, passing through Alxa Left Banner and Right Banner, entering Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, then to Lanzhou and Xining, and finally departing from Golmud and driving northwest along National Highway G109, passing through the Qaidam Basin, and ultimately arriving in Urumqi. Along this route, you can enjoy magnificent landscapes such as isolated smoke over the desert, Gobi deserts, salt lakes, deserts, and snow-capped mountains.?
When planning the specific itinerary, you can also consider visiting some famous attractions in Xinjiang, such as Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, etc. The natural scenery and ethnic culture of these places are definitely worth exploring.?
The above are the main tourist routes from Yinchuan to Xinjiang, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time.?