A 3-day tour from Urumqi to southern Xinjiang can cover multiple famous attractions and experience rich natural scenery and human history. Here are specific travel planning suggestions:?
Day 1: Urumqi to Kashgar?
Transportation: Fly from Urumqi to Kashgar, with a flight time of about 1.5 hours.?
Accommodation: Choose a budget hotel near the old city for safety and hygiene.?
Activities:?
Upon arrival, you can walk to Kashgar Old City to stroll and eat, feeling the local exotic customs.?
You can take portrait photos at night and experience the local photography culture.?
Day 2: In-depth Tour of Southern Xinjiang?
Attractions:?
Muji Volcano: Visit attractions such as wooden plank roads, panoramic views of the volcano crater, and Eighteen Arhats Peaks. Enjoy multiple landscapes such as yak herds, volcano craters, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and rivers.?
Tahman Wetland: Take photos of the sunset glow at the observation deck and feel the beautiful scenery of the largest pasture in Taxkorgan County.?
Baisha Lake: It is divided into the south shore and the north shore. The south shore has plank roads and yak riding activities. The north shore has more beautiful scenery and fewer people, making it a good place for photography.?
Or choose to visit Karakul Lake to admire the magnificent scenery of the plateau lake and icy peaks.?
Stone City Ruins: Visit the intersection of the ancient Silk Road and feel the changes of history.?
Activities: You can choose to take a shuttle bus or ride a horse to the attractions to experience different modes of transportation.?
Day 3: Kashgar City Tour?
Attractions:?
Old Kashgar City: Feel the most authentic and pure exotic customs. You can watch the city entrance ceremony performance in the morning, which integrates national music and dance elements.?
Aitigar Mosque: Visit the largest and highest-ranked mosque in China, and appreciate the fusion of Arabic architectural features and Uyghur architectural styles.?
Hotan Jade Carving Center: Learn about the arts and crafts of southern Xinjiang and admire exquisite Hotan jade products.?
Activities: Stroll around Kashgar City and taste local specialty foods such as noodles with sauce and hand-grabbed rice.?
Precautions?
Obtain a border defense certificate in advance to smoothly visit some attractions in southern Xinjiang.?
Choose appropriate clothing according to the season and weather conditions. The temperature difference between morning and evening in southern Xinjiang is relatively large.?
Arrange your itinerary time to ensure you can fully explore each attraction and enjoy the journey.?
Through such planning, you can experience various customs of southern Xinjiang in a short period of time, including natural scenery, human history, and culinary culture.?