🏜️10,000 kilometers for coiling dragonancient road！
The G217 Duku Highway in #Xinjiang — known as China's most scenic road — reopened on June 1 after a six-month winter closure. On the first day alone, more than 6,000 vehicles hit the road!
Local police and volunteers are providing full support — from traffic guidance and route tips to emergency rescues and free supplies, ensuring a safe and smooth journey.🏔️🚗 #DynamicXinjiang #VisitXinjiang
Having traveled the G217 Duku Highway myself, I can share how extraordinary this route truly is. Stretching over thousands of kilometers, the highway carves through dramatic landscapes including mud volcanoes, the majestic Dushanzi Grand Canyon, and scenic snowfields. Each segment offers unique photo ops and moments of awe. Travelers should note the reopening in early June means weather conditions can still be variable with snow patches lingering in some areas like the ski terrains near the highway's start. This reinforces the importance of the local police and volunteer teams, who provide critical assistance such as real-time traffic updates, emergency rescues, and even free supplies that helped me feel secure throughout my drive. Driving along this so-called coiling dragon road gives a sense of journeying through history and nature simultaneously. It’s wise for visitors to prepare for long stretches without services, bring water and snacks, and plan their stopovers in key sites like unique volcanic formations or the dramatic gorges. The highway’s reopening marks a wonderful season for adventure seekers and photographers hoping to capture Xinjiang’s rare natural beauty with fewer crowds than usual. Overall, I recommend this route not just for its spectacular views but also for the strong community effort ensuring traveler safety and enriching the experience with helpful guidance along every mile.
