How to get from Korla to Baotou?

The journey from Korla to Baotou can be roughly divided into the following stages, and each stage has a recommended stop. The following is the itinerary planned according to the itinerary of about 500 kilometers per day:

Day 1: Starting from Korla-Shanshan (about 500 kilometers)

Shanshan County, located in Turpan area, is famous for the Kumutage Desert and the ancient city of Shanshan. It is a good stopover. You can stay here to have a rest and experience the desert customs.

The next day: Shanshan-Hami (about 500 kilometers)

Hami is an important city in eastern Xinjiang, where there are attractions such as King Hami's Tomb and Wubao Ghost Town. Hami, as a traffic artery, has many accommodation options. You can choose a place to stay according to your personal preference.

Day 3: Hami-Ejina Banner (about 500 kilometers, but it may be slightly over-traveled)

Because the distance from Hami to Ejina Banner may exceed 500 kilometers, considering the characteristics of the following sections, you can choose to rest in Ejina Banner. Ejina Banner is famous for its Populus euphratica forest, where you can feel the unique style of Populus euphratica forest in the desert.

Day 4: Ejina Banner-Wuwei (about 500 kilometers)

Wuwei is an important town on the ancient Silk Road with rich historical and cultural heritage, such as Leitai Han Tomb and Baita Temple. You can take a short trip in Wuwei and choose a suitable place to stay.

Day 5: Wuwei-Zhongwei (about 500 kilometers)

Zhongwei has the famous Shapotou tourist area, which is a good place to combine the Yellow River and desert scenery. You can enjoy the unique natural scenery here and choose a suitable place to stay.

Day 6: Zhongwei-Baotou (about 500 kilometers)

On this day, you will drive the remaining 500 kilometers to the destination of Baotou. You can pass Yinchuan on the way. If time permits, Yinchuan, as the capital of Ningxia, is also a city worth staying.

The above itinerary is for reference only. In the actual driving process, the itinerary should be flexibly adjusted according to road conditions, weather and personal physical condition to ensure safe driving. At the same time, each city has many accommodation options, and booking in advance can ensure a suitable rest environment. There may be more towns to choose from along the way, and it will be more reasonable to adjust the route according to personal interests and actual conditions.