You can choose the following plan for a 12-day southern Xinjiang tour route:
Day 1: Gather in Urumqi, then head to Bosten Lake, and finally arrive in Korla
. There are also routes to Anjihai Grand Canyon and Dushanzi
, or directly fly from Shanghai to Kuqa to start the journey
Day 2: Depart from Korla, visit the Lop Nur Village, and then head to Luntai
. If choosing Dushanzi as the starting point, you will head to the Nalati Grasslands and Bayanbulak Grasslands
. Tourists starting from Kuqa can explore Kuqa王府 (王府 means royal palace), Restan Road, and Kuqa Night Market
Day 3: Depart from Luntai, visit the Tarim River Populus Euphrates Forest Park, and then head to the Tazhong Base
. If departing from Bayanbulak, you will pass by the Big and Small Dragon Lakes and the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, and finally arrive in Kuqa
. Tourists departing from Kuqa will head to the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
Day 4: Depart from the Tazhong Base, cross the desert highway, and arrive in Minfeng
. There are also routes departing from Kuqa, passing through the Wensu Grand Canyon, and driving a long distance to Kashgar
Day 5: Depart from Minfeng and head to Hotan
, or choose Hotan Jade Trading Center, jade searching in the Yulongkashi River, and other unique Hotan activities
Day 6: Depart from Hotan and head to Kashgar. Along the way, you can experience the Kashgar Livestock Bazaar (open on Sundays)
. There are also routes to Shell Mountain and China’s Westernmost Point
, or visit Kashgar Xiangfei Garden, Awati Township Livestock Bazaar, etc.
Day 7: Depart from Kashgar, visit attractions such as Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Kongur Tagh Nine Peaks, and Tahman Wetland, and finally arrive in Tashkurgan or Taxkorgan
Day 8: Depart from Taxkorgan or Tashkurgan and return to Kashgar, or explore attractions such as the盘龙古道 (Winding Ancient Road), Bandier Blue Lake, etc.
Day 9: Depart from Kashgar and head to Aksu. There are also routes to Oytag Hongshan Canyon
Day 10: Depart from Aksu, visit Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Kuqa王府 (王府 means royal palace), etc., and then return to Kuqa
. There are also options to stay in Kashgar for free activities
Day 11: Depart from Kuqa and head to Heshuo, or choose to explore the Wakya Highway, Tasha Ancient Road, etc.
Day 12: Depart from Heshuo and return to Urumqi, ending the journey
. There are also routes departing from Kashgar and returning to Shanghai
, or after free activities in Kashgar, you will be transferred to the airport
The above route is for reference only, and the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and schedule. Southern Xinjiang boasts magnificent scenery and numerous attractions. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in advance to ensure a pleasant journey.