Xinjiang 新疆

The Xinjiang Epic: North Xinjiang, Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway & Ili Cycling Tour

Embark on the ultimate cycling pilgrimage through the most legendary landscapes of Northern Xinjiang. This is a tour of mythic proportions, designed for cyclists who crave vast horizons, heart-pounding climbs, and a journey through landscapes that shift from desert to alpine meadow in a single day.

Your journey will include:

• The Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway (独库公路DuKu Highway): Conquer one of China’s most celebrated and challenging roads. This engineering marvel cuts directly through the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, offering a dizzying ride past glacial lakes, sheer red-rock canyons, and snowfields, all from the saddle of your bike.

• The Ili Valley 伊犁河谷: Experience the “Switzerland of the East.” Cycle through the stunningly fertile Ili Valley, where rolling grasslands, vast lavender fields, and serene river basins create a picture of pastoral paradise, all set against a backdrop of rugged peaks.

• The Wild North北疆: Explore the pristine landscapes of the Altay region, riding to the shores of the enigmatic Kanas Lake and through traditional Kazakh villages, where eagle hunters and grazing herds define a way of life unchanged for centuries.

• A Crossroads of Culture: Refuel with hand-pulled laghman noodles and savory kebabs, and feel the unique blend of Central Asian cultures that make this region so captivating.

This is more than a cycling tour; it’s an expedition across one of the planet’s most magnificent and diverse stages, offering unparalleled freedom and a true sense of adventure.