Xiata glacier, the old village of Qiongkushitai, Nalati and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns. Uses the middle section o...

Ili Loop (East) Yining-Bole-Huocheng-Zhaosu-Tekes-Qiongkushitai-Xinyuan-Hejing-Yining

Also known as: Xinjiang Loop (East)

Xiata glacier, the old village of Qiongkushitai, Nalati and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns. Uses the middle section of the Duku Highway; coaches st...

City loop 10 days Xinjiang Jun–Aug

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • Xiata glacier, the old village of Qiongkushitai, Nalati and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
  • Uses the middle section of the Duku Highway; coaches struggle to complete it, so small-group and self-drive trips dominate.

At a Glance

Suggested days 10 days
Cities 9
Provinces Xinjiang
Difficulty 🟠 Challenging
Best months Jun–Aug
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Yining 🏙️ Bole 🏙️ Huocheng 🏙️ Zhaosu 🏙️ Tekes 🏙️ Qiongkushitai 🏙️ Xinyuan 🏙️ Hejing 🏙️ Yining
Ili Loop (East): Yining-Bole-Huocheng-Zhaosu-Tekes-Qiongkushitai-Xinyuan-Hejing-Yining Qiongkushitai
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Yining → Bole → Huocheng → Zhaosu → Tekes → Xinyuan → Hejing → Yining
09:00 Qiongkushitai Sight 2Hour

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