There are multiple classic tour routes in southern Xinjiang, and here are some recommended routes:?
10-Day Southern Xinjiang Tour Route:?
D1: Kashgar Arrival (Airport Pickup)?
D2: Kashgar – Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park – Yotgan Ancient City – Hotan?
D3: Hotan – Kunlun Sky Road – Kunlun Holy Land – Hotan Night Market?
D4: Hotan – Yulongkashi River – Crossing the Taklamakan Desert – Aral/Aksu?
D5: Aral/Aksu – Restan Street – Thousand Buddha Caves – Baicheng/Kuqa?
D6: Baicheng/Kuqa – Fiery Spring – Wensu Grand Canyon – Aksu?
D7: Aksu – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar Old Town – Kashgar?
D8: Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Muji Volcano – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan County?
D9: Tashkurgan County – Dragon’s Spine Road – Bandir Blue Lake – Muztagh Glacier Park – Kashgar?
D10: Kashgar Return (Airport Transfer)?
This route covers classic attractions in Kashgar, Hotan, Aksu, and other places, including Kashgar Old Town, Hotan Night Market, the Taklamakan Desert, etc., providing a great opportunity to deeply experience the flavor of southern Xinjiang.?
Southern Xinjiang Folk Culture Style Tour:?
Itinerary route: Urumqi City – Korla Swan River Scenic Area – Bohu County Bosten Lake Scenic Area – Yuli County Lop Nur Village – Kuqa City Kizilgaha Beacon Tower World Cultural Heritage Park – Wensu County Tomur Grand Canyon Scenic Area – Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Urumqi City?
This route mainly focuses on the folk culture of southern Xinjiang, where visitors can deeply experience the customs of ethnic groups such as Uyghurs and Tajiks, while also admiring the magnificent natural scenery of southern Xinjiang.?
Pamir Plateau Tour:?
Itinerary route: Kashgar City – Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Aktao County Baisha Mountain – Baisha Lake Scenic Area – Kexiu Glacier Park Scenic Area – Tashkurgan Pamir Tourist Area – Dragon’s Spine Road – Mount Muztagh Ata – Karakul Lake – Kashgar City?
This route centers on the Pamir Plateau, where visitors can closely appreciate natural wonders such as the snow-capped mountains and glaciers of the Kunlun Mountains, Baishahu Lake, and Mount Muztagh Ata, experiencing the mystery and grandeur of the plateau.?
Tarim Desert Secret Realm Style Tour:?
Itinerary route: Korla City – Yuli County Lop Nur Village Scenic Area – Ruoqiang County Milan Ancient City – Qiemo County Kunlun Ancient Village – Minfeng County – Yutian County Kurban Turum Memorial Hall – Longhu Tourist Area – Cele County Damagou Small Buddhist Temple – Hotan Old Town – Hotan Night Market?
This route mainly explores the desert style of the Tarim Basin, where visitors can appreciate the primitive poplar forest, the vastness of the Taklamakan Desert, and the unique charm of Hotan Night Market.?
All four routes above are classic choices for tourism in southern Xinjiang, each with its unique charm and attractions. Visitors can choose a route that suits their interests and time to deeply experience the natural scenery and folk culture of southern Xinjiang.?