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Duku Highway in Xinjiang reopens to traffic

05.06.2026 04:18 1 min 2 sources
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In Brief

Since June 1, the Duku Highway (G217) in Xinjiang is open. Traffic is allowed from 8:00 to 19:00 for vehicles up to 7 seats and trucks up to 5 tons. 400 RVs and off-road vehicles started at the ceremony in Kuche.

Since June 1, the Duku Highway (G217) in Xinjiang, known as "China's most beautiful road," has reopened. The 561 km route connects rivers, snowy mountains, forests, grasslands, and deserts.

Schedule and restrictions

  • Traffic is allowed from 8:00 to 19:00 for vehicles with up to 7 seats and trucks up to 5 tons.
  • On the Kuruil — Narat section, hours may be extended to 21:00 depending on weather and traffic.
  • After 19:00, entry to the Narat — Usu and Jolma — G217 sections is prohibited.
  • Restrictions are due to the construction of G3033 and the Ili — Aksu railway.

Opening ceremony

A ceremony was held in Kuche, with 400 RVs, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles starting the route. Local authorities plan to improve tourism infrastructure.

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04.06.2026 finance.sina.com.cn ZHO

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