A 13-day travel itinerary in southern Xinjiang can be arranged as follows:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check in, adapt to the environment, and prepare for the next journey.
Day 2: Departing from Urumqi, you can choose to visit Lop Nor Village to feel the atmosphere of the ancient village in the desert and stay overnight in Korla.
. Or travel to the Geographic Center of Asia and then proceed to Dushanzi along the S101 National Defense Highway.
Day 3: Based on the previous day’s itinerary, you can choose to depart from Korla to visit the Huyang Forest in Luntai, or depart from Dushanzi and travel along the Duku Highway (northern section) to Nalati, and stay there overnight.
Day 4: Continue to travel along the Duku Highway, departing from Nalati to Bayanbulak, and feel the vastness of the grassland. This section of the road may be congested, so it is recommended to depart as early as possible.
. Or visit the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains and then proceed to Kuqa.
Day 5: Departing from Bayanbulak, you can visit the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains and then arrive in Aksu. Or depart from Kuqa to visit Lop Nor Village.
Day 6: Depart from Aksu to Kashgar, visit Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, and other attractions, and feel the exotic atmosphere.
Day 7: Play in the urban area of Kashgar. You can apply for a border defense certificate for Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County and continue to visit Kashgar Old Town and Xiangfei Garden.
Day 8: Departing from Kashgar, visit the beautiful scenery of Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and finally arrive in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County.
Day 9: Visit attractions such as the Panlong Ancient Road in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County and then return to Kashgar.
Or travel to Wensu to visit Tomur Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
Day 10: Based on the previous day’s itinerary, you can choose to have free activities in Kashgar or depart from Wensu to Kuqa to visit Kuqa王府 (王府, a historical mansion) and Kuqa Grand Mosque.
Day 11: Departing from Kuqa, you can continue to explore the beautiful scenery of southern Xinjiang, such as visiting Wensu Tomur Grand Canyon or traveling to Heshuo.
Day 12: Based on the previous day’s itinerary, you can choose to visit Bosten Lake in Heshuo and then return to Urumqi. Or experience the charm of Kashgar Old Town again.
Day 13: End your pleasant journey in southern Xinjiang and return to your warm home from Urumqi.
The above itinerary is for reference only, and specific arrangements can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. During the journey in southern Xinjiang, you can also taste various authentic foods and experience the unique local folk culture. I believe this will be an unforgettable travel experience.