For short trips in Xinjiang, there are multiple exciting routes to choose from. Here are some recommendations:
1. Short Trips in Kashgar:
Kashgar Old Town: Located in the center of Kashgar, it is free to visit. Within the old town are 99 characteristic streets, crisscrossing alleys, quaint and beautiful residences, as well as a wealth of handicrafts and stamp collecting activities.
Xiangfei Garden Scenic Area: Located 5 kilometers northeast of Kashgar City, with a ticket price of 118 yuan per person, it is a tourist attraction themed around the ‘Fragrant Concubine’ culture, telling the legendary story of the Fragrant Concubine.
2. Short Trips in Urumqi and Its Surroundings:
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum: Gain an in-depth understanding of Xinjiang’s history and culture, with featured collections including textiles, paper documents, painted clay sculptures, and more.
Xinjiang International Bazaar: Experience the ethnic flavor and shopping fun of Xinjiang.
Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area: Located about 100 kilometers from Urumqi downtown, you can take a boat tour of Tianchi Lake and appreciate the beauty of the snow-capped mountains embracing the lake.
3. Rural Tourism Routes:
Nanshan Rural Fitness and Wellness Journey: It encompasses the Wushui Highway hiking and fitness greenway, the cultural tourism integrated project of Xianlai Town, and more, making it a comprehensive rural tourism route integrating sightseeing and vacationing, wellness and leisure, culinary experiences, ice and snow sports, and more.
"Winter Love Nalati – A Journey Through Ink Paintings": Appreciate the icy and snowy wonders of Nalati, experience folk culture, and savor Xinjiang’s specialty cuisine.
4. Self-Drive Travel Recommendations:
Panlong Ancient Road: Located above the Kunlun Mountains, it boasts spectacular curves and drops, earning it the reputation of being ‘breathtaking from the moment it appears’.
Road Trip in Xinjiang: Recently, car rental prices have decreased, allowing for self-drive travel to appreciate the scenery and explore the vastness and beauty of Xinjiang.
In addition, there are numerous other attractions and activities in Xinjiang waiting to be explored by tourists, such as the majestic snow-capped mountains and vast lakes of the Pamir Plateau, the historical ruins of Stone City, and desert off-roading in the N39° Desert Tourism Scenic Area.
. No matter which route you choose, you can fully experience the unique charm and rich culture of Xinjiang.