There are multiple choices for travel routes in southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar. Here are some recommended travel routes:?
1. Kashgar 6-Day Classic Tour?
Day 1: Depart from Kashgar, visit Baisha Lake and the Mustagh Glacier Park, and arrive in Taxkorgan County at night.?
Day 2: Visit the Wakhan Corridor, Hongqilapu Port, Panlong Ancient Road, and Bandier Lake, and return to Taxkorgan County.?
Day 3: Visit the Stone Town Ruins, Karakul Lake, enjoy the reflection of Mount Mushtagh, and return to Kashgar.?
Day 4: Visit the Yarkand Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, enjoy the twelve Muqam performances of intangible cultural heritage, and taste Yarkand cuisine.?
Day 5: Return to Kashgar, stroll through Kashgar Old Town, and experience intangible cultural heritage handmade pottery.?
Day 6: Visit the Tomb of Yusuf Hasan Hajip, head to Simhanar Village, visit the Westernmost Monument, and end the trip.?
2. Kashgar 7-Day In-Depth Tour?
Day 1: Airport pick-up in Kashgar.?
Day 2: Visit Daolang Painting Village, N39 Desert, Amanisha Khan Memorial Mausoleum, and head to Yarkand.?
Day 3: Depart from Yarkand, enjoy the Golden Populus Euphratica, and return to Kashgar.?
Day 4: Visit Hongshan Canyon, Aoyitake Glacier, and Aktau.?
Day 5: Visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and head to Taxkorgan County.?
Day 6: Depart from Taxkorgan County to visit Panlong Ancient Road, Kaneryang Village, Bandier Lake, and Jincaotan, and return to Taxkorgan County.?
Day 7: Visit the volcanic crater in Muji Township and the Eighteen Arhats Snowy Peaks, ending the Kashgar trip.?
3. Kashgar 4-Day Self-Drive Route?
Day 1: Explore Kashgar City, including Kashgar Old Town and Aitigar Square, and experience the night market fun at night.?
Day 2: Depart from Kashgar, enjoy the natural landscapes such as the Aoyitake Glacier, Red Valley, and Bubble Sandstone along the way, and head to Taxkorgan County, with visits to Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake on the way.?
Day 3: Visit the popular Panlong Ancient Road and Xiabandi Reservoir, and experience the lakes and mountains of the Pamir Plateau.?
Day 4: Return to Kashgar from Taxkorgan County via Muji, and visit any attractions missed in previous days on the way back.?
These routes cover the natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and specialty cuisines of Kashgar and its surroundings, and can be selected according to personal preferences and schedules. During the trip, it is recommended to understand the local weather, transportation, and accommodation conditions in advance to ensure a smooth itinerary.?