Tourism in southern Xinjiang mainly includes famous attractions such as Kashgar Old Town, Pamir Plateau, and Wensu Grand Canyon, suitable for travel throughout the year, especially at the end of March for apricot blossoms and in October for the poplar forest.
Southern Xinjiang has many desirable tourist attractions. For example:
Kashgar Old Town: This is the filming location of ‘The Kite Runner’, filled with a strong historical atmosphere where you can feel the rich Western Regions’ charm.
Pamir Plateau: It features grasslands, valleys, lakes, and glaciers, with every scene being wallpaper-worthy beauty. You can also admire natural wonders such as White Sand Lake, the盘龙 (Panlong) Ancient Road, and Mount Muztagh Ata.
Wensu Grand Canyon: The spectacular scenery is breathtaking, with dark red mountains and red cliffs resembling an exotic planet.
In addition, southern Xinjiang also boasts numerous attractions such as the Tahman Wetland, Taklamakan Desert, Karakul Lake, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains, and the Luntai Poplar Forest, where you can experience a rich variety of natural and cultural landscapes.
Southern Xinjiang is suitable for travel throughout the year, with different scenery in different seasons. You can enjoy apricot blossoms at the end of March, and October is the best time to see the Tarim Poplar Forest.
If you want to travel leisurely, you can spend 2-3 days in Kashgar before heading to the Pamir Plateau to visit various attractions. The recommended travel time is 5-8 days.
In general, southern Xinjiang is a place full of charm and mystery, and it is worth visiting for both its natural scenery and cultural landscapes.