There are multiple options for travel routes from Zhengzhou to Xinjiang. Here are several recommended routes and their characteristics:
1. Northern Self-driving Route:
Route: Zhengzhou – Sanmenxia – Xi’an – Lanzhou – Zhangye – Jiayuguan – Dunhuang – Urumqi
. This route is relatively straight and shorter in distance, making it a common choice for self-driving to Xinjiang.
Attractions along the way: You can visit the Terracotta Army and大雁塔(Da Yan Ta) in Xi’an, Zhongshan Bridge in Lanzhou, the Danxia landform in Zhangye, as well as the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and other famous attractions.
2. Southern Self-driving Route:
Route: Zhengzhou – Xiangyang – Yichang – Chongqing – Chengdu – Kangding – Litang – Urumqi
. Although this route is relatively long, the scenery along the way is beautiful, making it suitable for tourists who enjoy appreciating natural scenery.
Attractions along the way: Passing through Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, and other regions, you can appreciate the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of different areas.
3. Zhengzhou to the Great Loop Route of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Self-driving Route:
This is a more comprehensive self-driving route, covering multiple famous attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang.
Highlights of the itinerary: Including Urumqi, Daban City, Kanerjing Folk Customs Park, Jiaohe Ancient City, Turpan Grape Valley, Suping Tower, Aiding Lake, Flaming Mountains, Bosten Lake, Lop Nur Village, Taklamakan Desert, Hetian Jade Market, Kashgar, Baisha Lake, and many other attractions, allowing tourists to experience the best of both northern and southern Xinjiang at once.
4. 10-day in-depth tour route of southern Xinjiang:
If time is limited, you can choose this 10-day in-depth tour of southern Xinjiang.
Itinerary: Departing from Zhengzhou, after arriving in Kashgar, successively visit the Aoyitake Iceberg Park, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Mustag Ata Glacier Park No.4, Taxkorgan County, the Internet-famous highway (Panlong Ancient Road), Bandier Lake, Shache Palace, Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, and other attractions, finally returning to Kashgar to end the trip.
When choosing a route, you can make a decision based on your own time, interests, and preferences. At the same time, you also need to pay attention to safe driving and travel preparations during the journey to ensure a pleasant trip.