There are multiple optional tourist routes from Mangya to Xinjiang. Here are a few recommended routes:?
Altun Mountains Self-driving Crossing Route: This is a route full of adventure and magnificent scenery. Starting from Mangya, passing by Emerald Lake and Huatugou, then crossing the Altun Mountains to reach Yitongbulak in Xinjiang, and continuing to Ruoqiang County. This route allows you to traverse the mysterious landscapes of Xinjiang between desolation and grandeur, experiencing the primitive charm of nature.?
Qinghai-Xinjiang-Gansu Grand Loop Route: This is a more comprehensive tourist route, crossing not only the Altun Mountains but also covering multiple attractions such as the Taklamakan Desert, the Tarim River, and Populus euphratica forests. Starting from Mangya, cross the Altun Mountains to enter Ruoqiang, then traverse the Taklamakan Desert, and stay in Luntai at night. Afterwards, you can also challenge the Duku Highway, crossing the Tianshan Mountains, to experience different natural landscapes.?
Journey from Mangya to Hotan: This is a relatively direct route, mainly via the Xihe Expressway, with a total distance of about 1,200 kilometers. The road conditions are good, but attention should be paid to potholes and narrow road surfaces on some old national highway segments. This route is suitable for tourists who want to arrive in Xinjiang quickly and experience the local customs.?
In addition, there is also a general route: Mangya City – Qiemo County, Xinjiang – Tazhong Town – Minfeng County – Yutian County – Hotan City, which is also a feasible tourist route.?
When choosing a route, please be sure to consider road conditions, weather, as well as personal interests and physical condition. Meanwhile, gas stations in Xinjiang have strict checks and require scanning ID cards, so please carry relevant documents with you.?
In addition, as some road segments may cross deserts or mountains, it is recommended to prepare sufficient food and water in advance, as well as necessary emergency equipment.?
Hope these routes can provide useful references for your trip to Xinjiang!?