The travel guide from Kanas to Kashgar mainly covers transportation, scenic spot visits, and itinerary arrangements.?
I. Transportation?
Planes and Trains: You can choose to fly to Urumqi first, then take a train or plane to Kanas. After visiting Kanas, you can take a train back to Urumqi and then fly from Urumqi to Kashgar.?
Car Rental and Self-Driving: On certain sections of the route from Kanas to Kashgar, such as the Xinjiang section of G219, you can choose to rent a car and drive yourself, but be sure to handle border defense certificates and other related procedures, and plan your route in advance.?
Carpooling and Shuttle Buses: In areas such as from Kanas to Burqin and Hemu, you can choose to carpool or take shuttle buses, which are economical and relatively convenient.?
II. Scenic Spot Visits?
Kanas: Enjoy the scenic beauty of Kanas Lake, Fish Viewing Terrace, the Three Bays (Moon Bay, Wolong Bay, Shenxian Bay), etc. It is recommended to stay for several days to explore in-depth by trekking.?
Hemu: Experience the pristine village scenery, wake up early to see the morning mist, and feel the tranquility and beauty.?
Baiha Village: Known as the First Village on the Northwest Border, it is a secret and little-known destination worth visiting.?
Kashgar Old City: Explore Kashgar’s old town, experience the rich Uyghur culture, and visit attractions such as the Fragrant Princess Tomb and Kashgar Museum.?
Pamir Plateau: Visit Baishahu, Karakul Lake, and others, feel the magnificent scenery of the plateau, and optionally participate in a one-day tour.?
Sayram Lake: If time permits, take a detour to Sayram Lake to enjoy its beautiful lake scenery.?
III. Itinerary Arrangement?
D1-D2: Arrive in Urumqi, visit the Xinjiang Museum, travel to Kanas, and visit Kanas Lake, Fish Viewing Terrace, and other attractions.?
D3: Trek through the Three Bays, visit Kanas Lake, and head to Hemu in the evening.?
D4: Wake up early to see the morning mist, leave Hemu, return to Beitun, optionally visit the Colorful Beach, and return to Urumqi in the evening.?
D5-D6: Fly from Urumqi to Kashgar, visit Kashgar Old City, and participate in a one-day tour of the Pamir Plateau.?
D7-D9: Continue exploring Kashgar Old City and visit nearby attractions such as the Fragrant Princess Tomb and Kashgar Museum.?
In addition, based on personal interests and schedules, you can choose to visit places such as Burqin, Altay, Changji, Shihezi, Kuitun, Aksu, Kuqa, and others, to experience Xinjiang’s rich natural scenery and cultural landscapes.?
. During the trip, pay attention to weather changes, reasonably arrange your itinerary, and enjoy a wonderful journey in Xinjiang.?