The following is a 15-day travel planning suggestion for the entire route from Yichang to Xinjiang:?
You can choose to travel by self-drive or with a tour group, enjoying the magnificent transformation from the water towns of the south to the northwest border areas along the way, and experiencing the rich natural scenery and cultural landscapes.?
Self-drive route planning (northern route, more direct):?
Days 1-3: Yichang to Xi’an. Starting from Yichang City, drive northwest along G42 Hurong Expressway, passing through Wuhan, Xiangyang, and other places, to arrive in Xi’an. You can visit famous attractions in Xi’an such as the Ancient City Wall, Bell Tower, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda?
Days 4-5: Xi’an to Lanzhou. Continue westward along the expressway, passing through multiple cities in Gansu Province, and finally arrive in Lanzhou?
Days 6-7: Lanzhou to Dunhuang. After a brief stop in Lanzhou, continue towards Dunhuang, enjoying the magnificent northwest scenery along the way?
Days 8-9: Dunhuang to Turpan. Dunhuang is a famous historical and cultural city. After visiting attractions such as Mogao Grottoes, head to Turpan, where you can experience the Gobi scenery along the way?
Days 10-15: Turpan to Urumqi and surrounding areas. After visiting attractions such as Flaming Mountain and Grape Valley in Turpan, head to Urumqi. In Urumqi, you can visit Hongshan Park, Grand Bazaar, and other places, and arrange short trips to famous attractions such as Kanas Lake and Tianshan Heavenly Lake depending on your schedule?
In addition, you can also choose the southern route, which is longer but offers more varied scenery. Choose based on personal time and preferences?
Traveling with a tour group is more worry-free, generally including round-trip transportation, hotel accommodation, and some meals, as well as a tour guide for accompaniment and explanation. It is suitable for tourists who are visiting Xinjiang for the first time or who hope to save effort and energy. Prices vary according to service content and standards, with regular tours generally ranging from 6000 to 8000 yuan, and luxury tours possibly reaching 10000 to 15000 yuan?
Whether you are traveling by self-drive or with a tour group, it is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance and adjust the route according to the actual situation. At the same time, pay attention to the climatic characteristics of Xinjiang, bring appropriate sunscreen and warm clothing, and respect local customs and habits?