Xinjiang Dawakun Desert Chartered Car: 0991-8585456 (same number)
1. Introduction to Kashgar Old Town Tourist Scenic Area
In July 2015, Xinjiang’s "Kashgar Old Town" officially became a national 5A-level scenic area, bringing the number of 5A-level tourist attractions in Xinjiang to nine; it is also the first national 5A-level historical and cultural scenic area in Xinjiang and was the filming location for the movie "The Kite Runner".
4. Introduction to Zepu Golden Populus euphratica National Forest Park in Kashgar
Zepu Golden胡杨 National Forest Park has become the first national 5A-level tourist attraction in southern Xinjiang due to its unique natural landscape formed by the vast natural Populus euphratica forests, the open Yerqiang River, and the flat, barren Gobi Desert on both sides of the river. The Populus euphratica trees in Kashi Zepu Golden Populus euphratica Scenic Area are renowned as the "noble Populus euphratica and waterside Populus euphratica"; the scenic area features "snow-capped mountains, Populus euphratica, clear water, oases, and folk customs", making Zepu Golden Populus euphratica National Forest Park a national evening newspaper photography base, a southern Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage exhibition base, and an exhibition site for Uyghur traditional folk culture.
5. Introduction to the Pamir Plateau in Kashgar, Xinjiang
A visit to the Pamir Plateau mainly involves traveling to Tajik Autonomous County of Tashkurgan in its northeastern part, as well as Mount Mushtag, Stone Town, and the Khunjerab Pass within its borders. Stone Town, located on the north side of Tajik Autonomous County of Tashkurgan, sits at an altitude of 3,100 meters and boasts extremely rugged terrain. It is a famous ancient city site on the ancient Silk Road in Xinjiang.
6. Introduction to the High-Platform Residences, a Tourist Attraction in Kashgar, Xinjiang
The High-Platform Residences are a Uyghur ethnic settlement built on a 40-meter-high and 800-meter-long loess cliff in the northeast of the old city of Kashgar, Xinjiang. With a history of 600 years, they are a major attraction in Kashgar showcasing Uyghur ancient residential architecture and folk customs. They were once the filming location for the movie ‘The Kite Runner’ and are also one of the famous tourist attractions in Kashgar.
7. Introduction to Kashgar Grand Bazaar as a Tourist Attraction
The full name of Kashgar Grand Bazaar is ‘Kashgar Central Asia International Trade Market’, locally known as the East Gate Grand Bazaar. It has a history of over 2,000 years and was once known as the ‘Great Asian Bazaar’, being the largest international trade market in the northwest region.
8. Introduction to Khunjerab Pass, a Tourist Attraction in Kashgar
The Khunjerab Pass, located in Tajik Autonomous County of Tashkurgan, is over 5,000 meters above sea level and is the highest pass in the world. The scenery here is magnificent, but the environment is harsh, earning it the nickname ‘Valley of Death’. When visiting the Khunjerab Pass, tourists usually take photos at the China-Pakistan Border Marker No. 7. The newly built gateway in 2009 is located here,威严而庄重, attracting the attention of countless tourists to Xinjiang.
9. Introduction to the Yarkant River in Kashgar
The Yarkant River, meaning ‘a place with vast land’ in Uyghur, is one of the four sources of the Tarim River. After rushing out of the Kunlun Gorge in the mountains, it flows north and forms many tributaries scattered across the alluvial fan, irrigating the Yarkant Oasis, which is one of the large oases in Xinjiang, and Shache City is one of them.
10. Introduction to Dawakun Desert, a Must-Visit Tourist Attraction in Kashgar
In the Kashgar Dawakun Desert Tourist Scenic Area, you can fully enjoy the magical desert scenery; appreciate Uyghur and Tajik folk songs and dances; visit unique animal husbandry bases; and see Xinjiang’s natural and cultural landscapes such as the Thousand-Year-Old Willow King, Thousand-Year-Old Poplar King, and Dawakun Lake. Known as the Hometown of Desert Scenery Tourism in China, it is one of the must-visit tourist routes in southern Xinjiang. The myriad charms of Xinjiang’s deserts are always ready to welcome you to Kashgar.
11. Introduction to Honghai Bay, a Tourist Attraction in Kashgar, Xinjiang
Honghai Bay is located in Village 14, Anakule Township, Bachu County in the east of Kashgar, about 12 kilometers away from Bachu County Town. The scenic area borders on the Kashgar River and is a natural scenic spot dominated by river wetlands, poplar forests, and water parks. The natural scenery within the scenic area is beautiful, with lush reeds and gentle river water. Numerous lush poplar trees are scattered along the water, which is very rare in the Gobi-covered Kashgar area and great for taking photos and sightseeing.
14. Introduction to the Ancient Stone City, a Must-Visit Tourist Attraction in Kashgar, Xinjiang
Kashgar’s tourist attraction, the Ancient Stone City, located on the north side of Tashkurgan County in Xinjiang, is a famous ancient city site on the ancient roads within Xinjiang. Outside the Stone City, there are multiple layers of continuous and discontinuous city walls. Between the partition walls, stone hills overlap and piles of rubble form a unique Stone City scenery, making it a great place for taking photos and photography when traveling in Xinjiang.
Xinjiang Dawakun Desert Chartered Car: 0991-8585456 (same number)