There are multiple options for southern Xinjiang tour routes departing from Urumqi (Urumqi City). Below is a classic 10-day southern Xinjiang Grand Circle tour route:?
Day 1: Place of Origin – Urumqi. You can tour within Urumqi City to understand the local customs and traditions of this city.?
Day 2: Urumqi – Korla. Take the intercity train to Korla and visit Lop Nur Village on the way.?
Day 3: Korla – Kuqa. After visiting the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, proceed to Kuqa.?
Day 4: Kuqa – Aksu. On the way, you can visit Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Wensu Grand Canyon.?
Day 5: Aksu – Yuepuhu. Visit the Bachu Red Sea Scenic Area and experience the Dawakun bonfire desert hot pot.?
Day 6: Yuepuhu – Kashgar. Visit the Kashgar cattle and sheep bazaar, and enjoy a semi-free afternoon in Kashgar City.?
Day 7: Kashgar – Tajik Autonomous County. Visit White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, and Tahman Wetland before heading to Tajik Autonomous County.?
Day 8: Tajik Autonomous County – Kashgar. Visit the Pamir tourist area and then return to Kashgar.?
Day 9: Kashgar City Tour. Deeply explore the old city of Kashgar and enjoy free time.?
Day 10: Kashgar – Place of Origin. End your delightful southern Xinjiang tour by returning from Kashgar to your place of origin.?
In addition, there are various southern Xinjiang tour options such as the 8-day 7-night tour and the 7-day self-drive tour, which can be adjusted according to personal time and preferences.?
. The scenic routes in southern Xinjiang are diverse, ranging from ancient cities, thousand-Buddha caves, desert highways, to poplar forests, all imbued with the legacy of the Silk Road and worth visiting.?