There are multiple options for travel routes from Urumqi to Kashgar. Here are a few recommended routes:
Route 1 (10-day itinerary):
DAY 1: Departure – Urumqi
DAY 2: Urumqi – Intercity Train – Korla – Lop Nur Village – Korla
DAY 3: Korla – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa
DAY 4: Kuqa – Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves – Wensu Grand Canyon – Aksu
DAY 5: Aksu – Bachu Red Sea Scenic Area – Dawakun – Yuepuhu
DAY 6: Yuepuhu – Kashgar Cattle and Sheep Bazaar – Kashgar
DAY 7: Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tahman Wetland – Taxkorgan County
DAY 8: Taxkorgan County – Pamir Tourist Area – Kashgar
DAY 9: Kashgar – Kashgar Old Town – Free activities
DAY 10: Kashgar – Home, it is recommended to fly from Kashgar to Urumqi for time savings
Route 2 (12-day self-drive tour):
First Day: Depart from Urumqi, cross the Desert Highway, overnight stay in Fuhai
Second Day: Explore Ulungur Lake, stroll around the Sea魔鬼 City, arrive in Hemu for accommodation
Third Day: Explore Kanas, overnight stay in Kanas
Fourth Day: Depart from Kanas, overnight stay in Burqin
Fifth Day: Visit Colorful Beach, overnight stay in Ulho
Sixth Day: Overnight stay in Kuitun
Seventh Day: Depart from Kuitun, via Duku Highway, overnight stay in Nalati Grassland
Eighth Day: Explore Kuqa Grand Canyon, overnight stay in Kuqa
Ninth Day: Explore Wensu Grand Canyon, overnight stay in Aksu
Tenth Day: Depart from Aksu, arrive in Kashgar
Eleventh Day: Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tahman Wetland, overnight stay in Taxkorgan County
Twelfth Day: Taxkorgan County – 盘龙 Ancient Road – Bandier Blue Lake – Mustag Atash Glacier Park, return to Kashgar for accommodation
Route 3 (Southern Xinjiang Loop, approximately 1,460 kilometers, 5-day itinerary):
DAY 1: Urumqi – Turpan, visit Jiaohe Ancient City, Huoyan Mountain Geological Park
DAY 2: Turpan – Korla, visit Bosten Lake Scenic Area, Peacock River scenery
DAY 3: Korla – Aksu, visit Populus Euphratica Forest Scenic Area, Aksu River scenery, Kuqa Grand Canyon
DAY 4: Aksu – Kashgar, visit Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque
DAY 5: Explore around Kashgar, including Kashgar Old City, Xiangfei Tomb, Banchao City, etc.
Route 4 (8-day self-drive tour):
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi, visit Lop Nor Village, then continue to Korla
Day 2: Depart from Korla, pass through Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest, arrive in Kuqa
Day 3: Depart from Kuqa, explore Tianshan Grand Canyon, proceed to Aral
Day 4: Cross the Desert Highway, arrive in Hotan City
Day 5: Visit Zepu Populus Euphratica Forest, proceed to Yarkand
Day 6: Visit Kashgar Old City, arrive in Kashgar
Day 7: Depart from Kashgar, visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and head to Taxkorgan County
Day 8: Visit the盘龙 Ancient Road and Bandier Blue Lake, return to Kashgar
These routes cover different attractions and experiences, which can be selected according to personal interests and schedules. During the trip, pay attention to arranging the itinerary reasonably to ensure a pleasant journey.