There are many worthwhile attractions for tourism in southern Xinjiang. Here are some recommendations:
Kashgar Old City:
Kashgar Old City is one of the representative attractions of southern Xinjiang, attracting numerous tourists with its unique architectural style and profound historical and cultural heritage. The ancient city is divided into east and west districts. The east district has a strong commercial atmosphere and is suitable for taking photos, especially the high-rise residences and the opening ceremony at the east gate; the west district has a stronger cultural atmosphere and is suitable for slowly exploring
. In addition, the cuisine within the ancient city is also a major highlight, with specialty dishes such as roasted stuffed buns and缸子 meat that cannot be missed
The盘龙 Ancient Road:
The盘龙 Ancient Road is famous for its winding highway and magnificent scenery, making it a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts. The highway is built around the mountain in the shape of "nine curves and eighteen bends", with breathtaking scenery along the way. Dragon’s Head Viewing Platform and Sleeved Water Viewing Platform are great places to take photos. However, due to the steep slopes and numerous sharp turns on the ancient road, tourists must pay attention to safety while visiting
Baisha Lake:
Baisha Lake is praised as the pearl of the Pamir Plateau. The lake water is clear and reflects the blue sky, white clouds, and snowy mountains, creating a picturesque scenery. There are many places around the lake where you can take photos, such as the wetland transition area, where you can capture the scenery of wetlands, lawns, lake water, and distant mountains, creating a rich sense of hierarchy. In addition, the local homestays are also a major highlight, allowing tourists to experience the local accommodation culture
Wensu Grand Canyon:
Wensu Grand Canyon attracts tourists with its various landforms and magnificent scenery. Inside the canyon, you can see Danxia and Yardang landforms, and each valley has its own unique characteristics. Tourists can choose to start from Valley No. 4 and walk up the栈道 to overlook the beautiful scenery at the bottom of the valley. In addition, the Salt Valley within the scenic area is also worth visiting, where you can see white salt and salt waterfalls seeping out from cracks in the mountain
Tarim Populus euphratica Forest:
The Tarim Populus euphratica Forest is one of the representatives of Xinjiang. It stands out in both area and quantity throughout the entire Tarim River basin. The scenery of the Populus euphratica Forest is spectacular. Tourists can take a shuttle bus through the forest to feel the ancient trees and the passage of time. In addition, the Populus euphratica Forest is also a natural scenic spot for sightseeing, leisure and entertainment, wild exploration, and science popularization
Besides the above attractions, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Mount Mushtag, and Bosten Lake are also great destinations for tourism in southern Xinjiang. Tourists can arrange their itineraries according to their interests and time to experience the unique charm and customs of southern Xinjiang