Southern Xinjiang railway tourism is a unique travel experience, allowing tourists to explore the magnificent scenery and rich culture of southern Xinjiang along the Southern Xinjiang railway line.?
The Southern Xinjiang Railway, also known as the Southern Xinjiang Line, stretches from Turpan to Kashgar with a total length of 1,446 kilometers. Later, the Kahor Line was also constructed and is considered part of the Southern Xinjiang Line. This railway line winds its way along the northern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, following the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, passing through various landscapes such as Danxia landforms, snow-capped mountains, valleys, oases, and Gobi deserts.?
Tourists can take trains such as the "Yuanman Nanjiang" tourist train and the "New Oriental Express" around the Taklamakan Desert tourist train to visit major counties and cities in Southern Xinjiang, including Kuqa, Kashgar, Hotan, and Korla, along the Southern Xinjiang railway, enjoying the beautiful scenery and customs of Southern Xinjiang.?
In Southern Xinjiang railway tourism, tourists can admire various natural landscapes such as lakes, forests, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, glaciers, wetlands, deserts, ancient cities, ancient roads, ancient villages, as well as the unique Uyghur customs and pristine living conditions.?
For example, the Heruo Railway is a true desert railway with a total length of 825 kilometers. It crosses along the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the second-largest shifting sand desert in the world, providing tourists with a rare desert adventure experience.?
In addition, the consumption level in Southern Xinjiang is relatively lower than that in Northern Xinjiang, especially in dining and accommodation. Tourists can savor abundant and affordable fruits, dried fruits, grilled meat, pasta, and other delicacies here. They can also enjoy ethnic minority song and dance performances, feel the honest folk customs, and experience unique music and dance.?
In general, Southern Xinjiang railway tourism is a travel mode that combines natural scenery, cultural customs, and culinary experiences, providing tourists with unforgettable travel memories.?