Quickly bookmark this! The most comprehensive guide to a thirteen-day self-drive tour in Xinjiang
Xinjiang was an important passage of the ancient Silk Road, known as the 'Land of Fruits', 'Land of Dance and Music', and 'Land of Gold and Jade'. It is rich in tourist resources, with seven national 5A-level scenic spots, making it a paradise on earth that travel enthusiasts yearn for, second only to Tibet.
Without visiting Xinjiang, you can't personally experience the vastness of our motherland, the endless grasslands and Gobi deserts, herds of cattle and sheep scattered across the hills and fields, the azure blue sky and crystal-clear streams, the perennially snow-capped highland meadows, and the rippling Sayram Lake... Every scene is captivating and makes you linger.
Taking my mother on a thirteen-day self-drive tour of Xinjiang is one of the craziest things I've done to date.
This issue will first present the overall itinerary and precautions, and subsequent updates will provide detailed travel strategies for each scenic spot.
🧳Pre-travel preparation:
(1) Bring valid documents such as your ID card and driver's license;
(2) There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang, so pack clothes for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, especially windbreakers and sun protection clothing;
(3) The ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are strong, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun. Sunglasses, sun hats, or sun umbrellas are essential items;
(4) The scenic spots in Xinjiang are far apart, and you will spend a lot of time in the car, so bring a large-capacity thermos or water bottle, a comfortable pillow, and some fruits and snacks.
(5) Xinjiang is vast, and roadside assistance points are far apart, so it is recommended to invite a few friends to join you on a self-drive tour for mutual support.
🚗Transportation strategy:
Try to rent a car near the airport, plan your itinerary in advance, and return the car to the airport after the tour, which is more convenient.
🛏Hotel information:
Try to book your hotel a day in advance. Hotels in scenic areas like Kanas need to be booked several days in advance.
🗓Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly from Changsha to Urumqi in the morning, rent a car after landing, and drive to Keketuohai;
Day 2: Visit Keketuohai in the morning, head to Kanas in the afternoon, a total of 450 kilometers;
Day 3: One-day tour of Kanas, stay in Kanas Old Man Village;
Day 4: One-day tour from Kanas to Hemu Village, a total of 82 kilometers, stay in Hemu;
Day 5: Depart from Hemu, pass through the World Devil City and head to Sayram Lake, a total of 920 kilometers;
Day 6: Visit Sayram Lake in the morning (around the lake), then rush to Nalati, a total of 390 kilometers;
Day 7: One-day tour of Nalati, then head to Bayinbuluk, a total of 81 kilometers;
Day 8: Visit Bayinbuluk Grassland in the morning, then rush to Kuche in the afternoon, a total of 260 kilometers;
Day 9: Depart from Kuche, pass through the Taklamakan Desert to Hetian, a total of 660 kilometers;
Day 10: Depart from Hetian, pass through Qiemo and walk through the Qiemo Desert to Yuli, a total of 985 kilometers;
Day 11: Depart from Yuli, visit the Loulan Village, Bosten Lake, and head to Korla, a total of 170 kilometers;
Day 12: Depart from Korla, visit Turpan and head to Urumqi, a total of 570 kilometers;
Day 13: Fly from Urumqi to Changsha, concluding the trip successfully.
The scenic spot with a song is full of scenery. The autumn scenery in the scenic area is average. It is interesting to walk through the canyon. The transportation car is very convenient, the supporting facilities are complete, and the service is not bad. The autumn view of the valley outside the gate of the scenic spot is quite beautiful.
On this road, the second beautiful scenery. Next to Kanas. Just snowed, very beautiful, the sun's lake water blue. The first section of Dazhong Mountain is actually not worth seeing. The second section can be entered by a shuttle bus. The price of 10 yuan is the most beautiful scenery. 800 meters walk for 1 hour
On this road, the second beautiful scenery. Next to Kanas. Just snowed, very beautiful, the sun's lake water blue. The first section of Dazhong Mountain is actually not worth seeing. The second section can be entered by a shuttle bus. The price of 10 yuan is the most beautiful scenery. 800 meters walk for 1 hour
On this road, the second beautiful scenery. Next to Kanas. Just snowed, very beautiful, the sun's lake water blue. The first section of Dazhong Mountain is actually not worth seeing. The second section can be entered by a shuttle bus. The price of 10 yuan is the most beautiful scenery. 800 meters walk for 1 hour
The scenic spot is relatively primitive as a whole, suitable for relaxing, walking slowly, seeing how you feel, if you have enough time, it is recommended to take the car to the top, and then take a walk slowly. The shuttle bus is too inconvenient to tell the truth. Not every stop is stopped. This is very annoying. It would be great if every attraction could get on and off. The birch forest is a treasure. It is recommended to sit in the birch forest for a while and walk.
Snow mountains, woods, rivers, cattle and sheep, the whole is visible in northern Xinjiang, the Erqis River Grand Canyon is very beautiful, but the characteristics are not very prominent. When I went there, it snowed in the mountains, only to Shenzhong Mountain, and the snow road behind was very difficult to walk.