The November southern Xinjiang travel guide mainly includes transportation, weather and clothing suggestions, recommended attractions, and precautions.
Transportation:
You can fly to Kashgar first, which is an important city in southern Xinjiang. Within Kashgar, you can take buses or taxis, both of which are very convenient. If you want to go to other counties or attractions, it is recommended to join a small tour group, which will allow you to arrange your itinerary more freely and stop to admire the scenery along the way at any time.
Weather and Clothing Suggestions:
The weather in southern Xinjiang in November is relatively cold, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to 10°C. Although it is mainly sunny, there is a large temperature difference between day and night. It is recommended to wear coats, jackets, down jackets, and other warm clothing.
Recommended Attractions:
Kashgar Old Town: Experience an extremely exotic lifestyle and indulge in Xinjiang cuisine.
White Sand Lake: A small desert lake surrounded by dunes, with water as green as jade, forming a striking contrast with the surrounding golden desert, breathtakingly beautiful. Entrance fee is 45 yuan.
Tarim Poplar Forest: Around October each year, the leaves turn yellow, forming a sea of gold, extremely magnificent. However, please note that the scenery of the poplar forest in November may not be as spectacular as in October.
Panlong Ancient Road: Driving on Panlong Ancient Road allows you to enjoy the magnificent natural scenery along the way, and it is a free attraction.
Lop Nur Village: Located on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, it is an oasis in the desert.
Precautions:
Southern Xinjiang is vast, with scenic spots far apart. Travel times by car or bus are relatively long. Those prone to carsickness should definitely bring anti-motion sickness medication and patches.
There are many outdoor scenic spots in southern Xinjiang with intense UV rays, so be sure to take good sunscreen measures.
Many snacks by the roadside at scenic spots are charged, so don’t eat them casually.
There are many local ethnic minorities in southern Xinjiang, so please respect their customs and traditions.
Book cars and hotels in advance, and make sure to take official taxis.
In addition, you can choose different travel routes such as the 5-day or 7-day southern Xinjiang loop route based on your personal schedule and preferences.
. During the trip, pay attention to safety and health, and enjoy a wonderful journey to southern Xinjiang.