Recommended 9-day travel guide for southern Xinjiang as follows:?
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar to begin your southern Xinjiang trip. It is recommended to take a night tour of Kashgar Old City and Gaotai Residential Area to deeply feel the unique cultural atmosphere and architectural style of the local area?
Day 2: Depart from Kashgar for Taxkorgan County. Along the way, you will pass by Baisha Lake, Tahman Wetland, and the Karakoram Highway, all of which are stunning landscapes in southern Xinjiang that cannot be missed. Stay overnight in Taxkorgan County to recharge for the next day’s itinerary?
Day 3: In Taxkorgan County, you can navigate to the Wakhan Corridor to take photos and record this unique geographical landscape. Afterwards, you can choose to visit the Dragon’s Spine Road or Bandier Blue Lake, both of which are popular attractions in southern Xinjiang for taking photos. After the sightseeing, return to Taxkorgan County to rest?
Day 4: Depart from Taxkorgan County for Yingjisha, passing by Baisha Lake again. You can park for free at the first viewing platform and enjoy the water. Stay overnight in Yingjisha to experience the local folk customs?
Day 5: Depart from Yingjisha for Hotan. In the evening, you can visit the Hotan Night Market and taste local cuisine. During the day, you can go to the Hongda Grand Bazaar in Hotan to purchase souvenirs such as dresses with Uyghur style?
Day 6: Depart from Hotan for Alar City, crossing the Taklamakan Desert along the Desert Highway to experience the grandeur and mystery of the desert. In the evening, dine at the Huyang River Night Market in Alar and feel the nightlife of southern Xinjiang?
Day 7: Return from Alar to Kashgar. Take this day to rest and stroll around the urban area of Kashgar, or visit some attractions you haven’t been to before?
Day 8: If timed just right, every Sunday is the livestock bazaar day. You can go and experience the market life of southern Xinjiang. Afterwards, prepare according to your return plan?
Day 9: End the delightful southern Xinjiang loop trip and return home, concluding this unforgettable journey?
In addition, there are many other attractions worth visiting in southern Xinjiang, such as the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, and Wensu Grand Canyon?
, adjustments can be made according to personal interests and time. Meanwhile, the climate in southern Xinjiang is changeable, with large temperature differences between morning and evening. Please pay attention to warmth and sunscreen when traveling?