Recommended travel routes for Southern Xinjiang in November are as follows:
Southern Xinjiang has unique autumn scenery in November, making it an excellent time for tourism. Here are several recommended travel routes for Southern Xinjiang in November:
Kashgar-Tajik Autonomous County-Aksu/Hotan Route (suitable for 6-7 days):
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar, visit Kashgar Old City, and feel the charm of the Western Regions that dates back thousands of years.
Day 2: Head to Tajik Autonomous County, passing through attractions such as Baisha Lake and Mushtagh Glacier, and admire the magnificent natural scenery.
Day 3 to Day 4: Spend time exploring Tajik Autonomous County in depth, including famous attractions such as the Hongqilafu Border Gate and Panlong Ancient Road.
Day 5 to Day 6: After returning to Kashgar, you can choose to visit Aksu or Hotan to experience the local customs and food culture.
Day 7: End your trip in Kashgar or choose to continue exploring other regions of Southern Xinjiang.
Populus euphratica Forest Theme Route (suitable for 7-11 days):
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check into your hotel, and enjoy the local night market culture.
Day 2 to Day 3: Head to Korla, visit attractions such as Lop Nur Village on the way, and then delve into the Populus euphratica forest area, such as the Luntai Populus euphratica Forest and Saya World Populus euphratica Forest Park, to admire the千年-old Populus euphratica gallery.
Day 4 to Day 6: Continue exploring the Populus euphratica forest area, including the Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park, and visit nearby historical and cultural attractions such as the Loulan Museum and Milan Ancient City Site.
Day 7 to Day 8: Head to Kashgar to visit attractions such as Kashgar Old City and Baisha Lake, and experience the human landscapes of Southern Xinjiang.
Day 9 to Day 11 (optional): Depending on your schedule, you can choose to visit Aksu, Hotan, and other regions for further exploration, or end your trip after an in-depth visit to Kashgar.
Grand Loop Route of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (suitable for 10 days or more):
If you have ample time, you can consider taking the Grand Loop Route of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, starting from Urumqi and passing through places such as Mount Tianshan, Turpan, Kashgar, Hotan, Aksu, and finally returning to Urumqi. This route allows you to experience the full picture of Xinjiang, including various natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and lakes.
When planning your itinerary, please be sure to consider practical issues such as transportation, accommodation, and dining, and book related services in advance. At the same time, appropriately adjust your itinerary according to weather and seasonal changes to ensure a pleasant and safe journey.