JOURNEY THROUGH CHINA
Northern Xinjiang Grand Loop
Link Koktokay, Kanas, Hemu, Karamay, Sayram Lake and the Ili Valley, showcasing the widest range of landscapes in northern Xinjiang.
Journey overview
10–14 days · June–October
Moderate–challenging · long distance
Long distances between scenic regions often consume a full driving day; straight-line distance is misleading.
Stops along the way
- Ürümqi
- Koktokay
- Burqin
- Kanas
- Hemu
- Karamay
- Sayram Lake
- Yining
- Nalati
- Ürümqi