There are multiple choices for travel routes in early August in Xinjiang. Here are some recommended routes:?
Ili Grand Loop Route (Recommended Duration: 7-10 Days):?
Route Highlights: Crossing the grasslands, snow-capped mountains, canyons, rivers, and glacial zones of the Ili River Valley, with dense attractions and concentrated scenic highlights.?
Attractions Along the Way: Sayram Lake, Nalati, Guozigou, Huocheng Lavender, Jongkushitai, Karakjun, Bayinbuluk, Tekes Eight-Diagram City, Xiata Glacier, Qiaxi Grassland, Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery, Dushanzi Grand Canyon, etc.?
Transportation Information: The total distance is approximately 2,100 kilometers, with a self-driving duration of 7-10 days. Road conditions are good, but the Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway only allow vehicles with 7 seats or less to pass.?
Kanas-Ili Loop Route (Specific duration can be adjusted according to actual circumstances):?
Route Highlights: Combining the essence of Kanas and Ili attractions, suitable for tourists who want to deeply experience Xinjiang’s natural scenery.?
Possible attractions along the way may include: Kanas, Hemu, Burqin, Ghost City, Baiyanghe Grand Canyon, Sayram Lake, etc.?
Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Nalati Route (Recommended Duration: Around 5 Days):?
Route Planning: D1 Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe; D2 Qingshuihe – Original Village Jongkushitai – Tekes; D3 Tekes – Qiaxi Forest Park – Nalati; D4 Nalati – Crossing the Duku Highway – Tangbula Grassland – Hundred-Mile Gallery – Kuitun; D5 Kuitun – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – S101 National Defense Highway Scenery – Urumqi?
This route covers multiple famous attractions in Xinjiang, such as Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, and Nalati Grassland, with a moderate itinerary suitable for most tourists.?
Urumqi – Koktokay – Kanas Route (Recommended Duration: Around 8 Days):?
Route Planning: D1 All parts of China – Urumqi; D2 Urumqi – Koktokay – Koktokay Town; D3 Koktokay Town – Hemu; D4 Hemu – Baihaba – Kanas – Jiadenyu; D5 Jiadenyu – Altay City; D6 Altay City – Populus euphratica Forest – Ghost City – Urho; D7 Urho – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi; D8 Urumqi – All parts of China?
This route starts from Urumqi and passes through famous attractions such as Koktokay, Hemu, Kanas, and returns to Urumqi, making it suitable for tourists who want to deeply explore the scenery of northern Xinjiang.?
When choosing a route, it is recommended to consider your interests, time, and budget comprehensively. Additionally, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory and the long distances between attractions, it is advisable to plan your itinerary in advance and allocate sufficient time for travel. Furthermore, Xinjiang’s climate is changeable and can be scorching in summer, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen and comfortable clothing.?