The Lingering Impact of Xinjiang Tourism

The lingering impact of my journey through Xinjiang is immense! 😢 Upon returning, I am still deeply moved and overwhelmed by the experience. 🥹 I sincerely hope that all sisters planning to visit Xinjiang in May to July can stumble upon this post! 👀

Route Selection for May-July:

• In May, when the Duku Road is not open, you can choose the Northern Xinjiang Ili + Eastern Xinjiang route.
• For June to July, if time is limited, you can opt for a deeper exploration of Ili.
• For June to July, if time is abundant, you can select the grand loop of Northern Xinjiang, encompassing Kashi and Ili.

Independent Travel or Group Tour:

Given the long distances traveled in Xinjiang, self-driving may be exhausting. ⛔️ Moreover, the scenic spots are quite scattered. Hence, joining a small group tour, preferably a mini group of 2-4 people, offers the utmost comfort, allowing for flexible stops and starts. 🚘 Large group tours are not recommended, as they tend to involve excessive waiting time and limited flexibility in exploring scenic vistas.

Itinerary Recommendations:

7-Day Secret Itinerary of Ili:

1. Urumqi – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe
2. Qingshuihe – Huocheng Lavender Sea – Kazanqi – Yining
3. Yining – Yizhao Highway – Xiata – Zhaosu
4. Zhaosu – Qiongkushitai – Baguacheng Lijie – Tekes
5. Tekes – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Nalati Town
6. Nalati – Duku Road – Qiaoerma – Tangbula Fairy Lake – Dushanzi
7. Dushanzi – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – S101 National Defense Highway Scenery – Urumqi

10-Day Panoramic Itinerary of Northern Xinjiang:

1. Urumqi – S201 – Wucaitan – Buerjin
2. Buerjin – Kanas Scenic Area
3. Kanas Scenic Area – Hemu Scenic Area
4. Hemu Scenic Area – World Devil City – Wuerhe
5. Wuerhe – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Qingshuihe
6. Qingshuihe – Huocheng Lavender – Yizhao Highway – Zhaosu
7. Zhaosu – Qiongkushitai – Tekes Bagua
8. Tekes – Nalati Aerial Grassland – Nalati
9. Nalati – Duku Road – Tangbula Hundred-Mile Gallery – Fairy Lake – Kuitun
10. Kuitun – Anjihai Grand Canyon – S101 National Defense Highway – Urumqi

Tips: Given the vast distances between scenic spots in Xinjiang, it is advisable for first-time visitors to opt for a local tour group. 🥰 Enjoying the journey with a local driver can indeed be a wonderful experience! 😊

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