Traveling from Chongqing to Kashgar can be done by self-driving or public transportation.
Self-driving route:
Departing from Chongqing, passing through Sichuan, Gansu, Qinghai, and finally arriving in Kashgar, Xinjiang. Along the way, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, Zhangye Danxia Landform in Gansu, and Chaka Salt Lake in Qinghai.
The specific self-driving route planning can refer to: Chongqing → Inner Ring Expressway → University Town → Chongqing-Suining Expressway → Chengdu-Chongqing Ring Road → Toll Station → Suining-Chongqing Expressway → Suining-Huiai Expressway → Huimai Toll Station → Provincial Highway 205 → Tuopai Avenue → Provincial Highway 205/North Section of Mianyang-Chongqing Road → South Section of Qinglong Avenue → Middle Section of Qinglong Avenue → Mianyang-Guangyuan Expressway → Jianmen Pass → National Highway 108 → National Highway 212 → Provincial Highway 206 → Renmin Road → National Highway 212/Zhonglou Road → National Highway 212/Beiguan → Lanzhou-Linxia Expressway → South Binhe East Road → Foci Avenue → National Highway 109/Foci Avenue → Liuzhou-Zhongchuan Expressway → Danla Expressway → Airport Expressway → Xinjiang/Wuwei → Shuxu Expressway → Lianhuo Expressway → Xugu Road → Guyong Expressway → Yongshan Expressway → National Highway 312 → National Highway 314 → Yingbin Avenue → Jiefang North Road → Renmin West Road → Kashgar, with a total distance of approximately 4,262 kilometers and an estimated duration of 3 days and 8 hours.
Public transportation methods:
You can choose to purchase tickets in sections. Departing from Chongqing, first take a train to Lanzhou, then transfer to Turpan from Lanzhou, and finally take a train from Turpan to Kashgar. When transferring in Turpan, please pay attention to distinguishing between Turpan North Station and Turpan Station.
When traveling alone as a female, you can choose a youth hostel as accommodation to experience local culture while saving travel costs.
In addition, you can choose routes passing through different provinces and cities, such as Chongqing-Chengdu-Lanzhou-Xining-Urumqi, or Chongqing-Xi’an-Yinchuan-Hohhot-Urumqi, or Chongqing-Kunming-Lhasa-Kashgar-Urumqi, etc. These routes have different scenery along the way, and you can choose according to personal interests and schedule.
Regardless of which method you choose, it is recommended to make a plan in advance, including route planning, vehicle preparation (for self-driving), accommodation booking, attraction understanding, etc., to ensure a smooth journey.