Traveling to southern Xinjiang from July to August is a memorable journey through a thousand-year-old fairyland.?
During this period, the natural landscape and cultural ambiance of southern Xinjiang both exhibit unique charm. You can admire the golden Taklamakan Desert sparkling in the sunshine, as if telling a thousand-year-old story.?
Baisha Lake is clear and bottomless. The lake water, blue sky, white clouds, and surrounding mountains together constitute a moving ink painting.?
In addition, the jade articles in Hotan are also worth seeing. The texture and gloss they exude make people feel the heaviness of history and the precipitation of wisdom.?
For specific itinerary arrangements, you can choose a 3-day tour of Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County in southern Xinjiang, or a deeper tour for a longer time. For example, on the first day, you can depart from Kashgar to visit Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and then head to Tashkurgan; on the second day, visit the starting point of the Wakhan Corridor, Stone City Golden Grass Beach, and other attractions in Tashkurgan; on the third day, return to Kashgar, enjoying the magnificent scenery of Bandier Lake and Panlong Ancient Road on the way back.?
Of course, you can also choose a longer itinerary based on your interests and time to explore every corner of southern Xinjiang in depth.?
It’s worth noting that the weather in southern Xinjiang is extremely hot with strong ultraviolet rays from July to August. Therefore, sunscreen and moisturizing measures should be taken during the trip. At the same time, due to the large temperature difference, it is recommended to bring a thin jacket to cope with the chill in the morning and evening.?
Moreover, southern Xinjiang is rich in tourism resources, but the transportation and accommodation conditions in some areas may be relatively challenging. Therefore, advance planning and booking are very important.?
In general, traveling to southern Xinjiang from July to August is a journey full of surprises and challenges. Whether it’s the natural landscape or cultural ambiance, they will all make you reluctant to leave.?