The optimal tourist route in southern Xinjiang in October mainly revolves around Kashgar and its surrounding areas. Here is the recommended 7-day, 6-night itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar and visit Kashgar Old Town. Enter from the East Gate and participate in the gate-opening ceremony to feel the exotic charm of the old town. Walk around the old tea houses and experience the local people’s life.
Day 2: Depart from Kashgar and head to Taxkorgan County. Along the way, you can enjoy the continuous snow-capped mountains, such as Baisha Lake, a bright pearl on the Pamir Plateau, as well as the unique Red Valley landscape.
Day 3: Take an in-depth tour of Taxkorgan County, including scenic spots like the盘龙 Ancient Road and Bandier Blue Lake. The盘龙 Ancient Road is famous for its over 600 turns and is an excellent location for photography and experiencing the joy of driving. Bandier Blue Lake is mysterious due to its lake water color changing with seasons and light.
Day 4: Depart from Taxkorgan County and visit theMuztagh Ata Glacier Park and Karakul Lake. Here, you can have close contact with glaciers and snow-capped mountains, feeling the grandeur and mystery of nature.
Day 5: Return to Kashgar, visit the Gaotai Residential Area, explore the desert of Baisha Mountain, and experience different landform scenery. Afterward, you can head to Tumxuk or stay in Kashgar.
Day 6: Depart from Kashgar and visit Wensu Grand Canyon or Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon to feel the awesome power of nature. In the evening, you can taste the cuisine on the old street in Aksu and experience the local cultural flavor.
Day 7: End your trip to southern Xinjiang. According to the itinerary, you can choose to stay in Kashgar for an extra day or directly return home.
In addition, based on personal interests and physical condition, you can appropriately adjust the itinerary, such as adding visits to scenic spots like Smhana Village and Zepu Populus euphratica Forest.
. The autumn scenery in southern Xinjiang in October is picturesque, with both natural and cultural landscapes that are truly captivating. I hope this optimal tourist route will add unforgettable memories to your trip to southern Xinjiang.