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2026.08.15 15:17 GMT+8

Duku Highway: Experience four seasons in one day

Updated 2026.08.15 15:17 GMT+8
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Scenery along the Duku Highway is seen in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 25, 2026. /CGTN

Scenery along the Duku Highway is seen in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 25, 2026. /CGTN

Scenery along the Duku Highway is seen in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 25, 2026. /CGTN

Scenery along the Duku Highway is seen in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 25, 2026. /CGTN

Scenery along the Duku Highway is seen in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 25, 2026. /CGTN

Scenery along the Duku Highway is seen in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 25, 2026. /CGTN

Scenery along the Duku Highway is seen in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 25, 2026. /CGTN

As a popular self-driving route in Xinjiang during summer vacations, the 561-kilometer Duku Highway cuts across the Tianshan Mountains.

The scenic route winds through the Gobi Desert, snow-capped peaks, forests and grasslands. Landscapes shift dramatically along the journey, showcasing the breathtaking natural grandeur of northern Xinjiang.

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