Makit County
Makit – the birthplace of the
Kashgar
Kashgar – an abbreviation of the Uyghur term
Recommended itinerary: 10-day Autumn Golden South Xinjiang Tour
Day 1: Various places – Urumqi
Nationwide – Take a flight to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, or you can also take a train to arrive at Urumqi Railway Station. Although it’s far, the transportation is still very convenient.
Day 2: Urumqi – Korla
Depart from Urumqi, passing by the very large Daban City Wind Farm in Asia. The towering wind turbines are neatly arranged, forming a scenic spot in the vast desert. We can take photos in the rest area. Arrive in Korla in the afternoon. The total distance is 480 kilometers on the expressway, but you will cross the Tianshan Mountains, where the speed limit on the mountain road is 40-60 km/h. Locals call this section of the road the
On this day, you can visit the [Luntai Tarim Poplar Forest Park] to admire the poplar forest that has stood for thousands of years. This place was also an important node on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road and the location of the ancient Qiuci, one of the
Day 4: Kuqa – Alar City
Depart from Kuqa for Alar City, where you can see colorful Yadan landforms along the way. Stop by the [Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves] halfway.
Head to the [Stone City] for a visit. The Stone City is located on a small hill northeast of the county town and is one of the important historical landmarks on the Silk Road. You can take photos and admire the spectacular
Day 10: Kashgar – Various Destinations
The southern Xinjiang tour is basically over. If funds are sufficient, you can choose to fly back to Urumqi, or of course, you can also return to Urumqi with the tour bus.
Recommended Equipment
Windbreaker, quick-dry clothes and pants, raincoat, vacuum flask, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, spare camera batteries, extra camera memory cards…Very importantly, a pair of comfortable hiking shoes (or mountaineering shoes); please bring your own sheets or sleeping bag if you are particular about cleanliness.
Xinjiang Tourism Consultation: (Same) 0991-8585456