Must-Visit Attractions in Southern Xinjiang
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What are the must-visit attractions in southern Xinjiang? Xinjiang has a vast territory and is generally divided into northern Xinjiang and southern Xinjiang. Although both belong to Xinjiang, due to climatic differences, the scenery is quite different, and people’s living habits are also distinct. So, how should one travel in southern Xinjiang?
Must-Visit Attractions in Southern Xinjiang
Must-Visit Attraction in Southern Xinjiang – Baisha Lake
Entering the Baisha Lake scenic area is a fantastic experience all the way, surrounded by sand mountains, yet within its hinterland lies a suddenly opened-up blue lake. Neighboring the Gurbantünggüt Desert, which has the most vegetation in the world, its water level has not changed over the years, nor does it increase or decrease with seasonal changes. During the golden autumn season, the brilliant red and yellow hues decorate the green water and blue sky, making them even more charming, no wonder it has the beautiful name of "Little Jiangnan in the Frontier".
Must-Visit Attraction in Southern Xinjiang – Changdao Fisherman’s Leisure Night Market Bazaar
Night markets are probably places that no foodie would miss, and Kashgar Night Market is a place that gathers the cuisine of Southern Xinjiang. Roasted eggs, mixed yellow noodles, stewed chicken, rice intestines and flour lungs, as well as the most Xinjiang-specific roasted Nang… The Night Market Bazaar, which is only one street away from the mosque, becomes fragrant and lively at night, without too much affectation, but showing the most authentic Kashgar.
Must-Visit Attraction in Southern Xinjiang – Wensu Grand Canyon
Wensu Grand Canyon is located at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, on the edge of the Tomur Peak National Alpine Nature Reserve, in the mountainous area within Bozhidun Town, Wensu County. It is about 80km northeast of Wensu County, 83km from Aksu, and about 30km from National Highway 314. The Grand Canyon was once a necessary passage for the ancient Xiate Ancient Road connecting the southern and northern Tianshan Mountains. It is locally known as "Kuduluk Grand Canyon", meaning "thrilling and mysterious" in Uyghur.
Must-Visit Attraction in Southern Xinjiang – Mount Muztagh Ata
The canyon sightseeing and adventure area spans about 50km, featuring five landforms including Danxia, Yardang, secondary Yardang, rock salt karst, and unique salt dome structures, known as the "living textbook of geological history". There are countless strangely shaped stone peaks here. Walking in the quiet canyon, you can unleash your imagination to your heart’s content. Moreover, there are very few tourists, allowing you to enjoy the scenery alone!
Tourism in Southern Xinjiang
6-Day Self-Guided Tour Route of Southern Xinjiang
If time is not sufficient, or if you really don’t want to sit in a car for such a long journey, then choosing to travel by airplane is the most suitable option. This way, you can save over 2,000 kilometers of travel distance, saving both time and energy.
Day 1: Urumqi-Kuqa-Aksu (Airplane) Attractions: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Wensu Grand Canyon
Day 2: Aksu-Hotan Attractions: Desert Highway
Day 3: Hotan-Kashgar Attractions: Zepu Populus Euphratica Forest
Day 4: Kashgar-Taxkorgan Attractions: Stone City, Hongqilafu Port
Day 5: Taxkorgan-Kashgar Attractions: Karakul Lake
Day 6: Kashgar-Urumqi (Airplane) Attractions: Kashgar Old City, Xiangfei Tomb, Mosque
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