For a ten-day tour of southern Xinjiang, you can choose an in-depth tour or self-driving tour to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang.
For an in-depth tour of southern Xinjiang, you can refer to the following route:
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar, arrange accommodation after pick-up, and recharge for the upcoming journey
Day 2: Visit Kashgar-Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Exposition Park (Xitiya Enchanted City)-Yotgan Ancient City (including performance ticket), and then head to Hotan
Day 3: Visit Kunlun Sky Road and Kunlun Holy Land in Hotan, and stroll through Hotan Night Market at night
Day 4: Head to Yulong Kashi River, cross the Taklamakan Desert, and spend the night in Aral or Aksu
Day 5: Visit Hotstan Street and Thousand Buddha Caves in Aral or Aksu, and then head to Baicheng or Kuqa
Day 6: Visit Lieyan Spring and Wensu Grand Canyon in Baicheng or Kuqa, and return to Aksu at night
Day 7: From Aksu, visit Xiangfeiyuan and Kashgar Old Town, and return to Kashgar at night
Day 8: Visit Baisha Lake, Muji Crater, and Karakul Lake in Kashgar, and then head to Taxkorgan County
Day 9: Visit the Panlong Ancient Road, Bandier Blue Lake, and Mushthag Glacier Park in Taxkorgan County, and return to Kashgar at night
Day 10: Return from Kashgar and end your pleasant trip to southern Xinjiang
For self-driving tours, you can choose the following route:
Day 1: Visit the museum and lively Grand Bazaar in Urumqi
Day 2: Head to Flaming Mountain, Karez Wells, and Jiaohe Ancient City, and stay in Turpan at night
Day 3: Visit Lop Nur Village, Shennü Lake, and the Taklamakan Desert, and spend the night in Korla
Day 4: Head to Luntai, visit the Tarim Poplar Forest and Kuqa Wangfu, and rest in Kuqa at night
Day 5: Visit the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon and spend the night in Aksu
Day 6: Take a half-day tour of Kashgar Old Town and capture the beautiful scenery of Kashgar
Day 7: Head to Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Mushthag Glacier Park, and spend the night in Taxkorgan County
Day 8: Cross the Panlong Ancient Road, visit Bandier Lake, and return to Kashgar at night
Day 9: End your pleasant trip to southern Xinjiang and return to Urumqi
In addition, you can also choose other routes, such as passing through the Salt Lake, Tuyugou Mazhavillage, Lop Nur Village, and Tarim Poplar Forest and many other essential attractions. It is comprehensive and reasonable, allowing you to fully experience the unique charm of southern Xinjiang in ten days.
No matter which route you choose, the natural scenery and cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang will provide you with an unforgettable travel experience. Remember to plan your itinerary in advance, book accommodation and transportation, and ensure a pleasant journey!