The Duku Highway: Driving China’s Most Spectacular Road
The Duku Highway crosses the Tianshan in a single day of scenery — snow peaks, canyons, and grasslands. Here’s how to drive it, when it opens, and what to know.
The Duku Highway crosses the Tianshan in a single day of scenery — snow peaks, canyons, and grasslands. Here’s how to drive it, when it opens, and what to know.
Xinjiang itinerary planning: chain the North and South loops, pick entry and exit cities, and avoid backtracking with sample 10-day and 2-week routes.
The Duku Highway (独库公路) is Xinjiang’s most scenic road — a 561km mountain highway connecting Dushanzi to Kuqa. This complete self-drive guide covers the route, best stops, driving tips, and when to go.
If you are planning a self-drive trip in Xinjiang, there is one road that should be at the top of your list: the Duku Highway (独库公路). This 561-kilometer (3…