Kashgar’s tourist bus routes mainly include the Kashgar tourist train and direct tourist buses from Kashgar to Taxkorgan County.?
The Kashgar tourist train is a tourist train with rich ethnic customs and regional characteristics carefully crafted by the Urumqi Railway Bureau Group Company of China Railway. It is also the first fully sleeper train in Xinjiang. It starts and ends in Urumqi, covering a total distance of 1,453 kilometers, and takes three days to visit tourist attractions such as Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, and Kashgar Old Town. This train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, providing a more comfortable travel environment for tourists from all over. It is equipped with various seating options such as hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and premium soft sleepers. The Kashgar tourist train is also unique in its interior decoration, showcasing the unique history and culture of Kashgar, providing passengers with a colorful travel experience.?
Furthermore, the direct tourist buses from Kashgar to Taxkorgan County are also an important part of Kashgar’s tourist bus routes. These buses include various vehicle types such as coaches, midi buses, and 7-seater minibuses, departing from Kashgar West Passenger Transport Station, with ticket prices varying based on the vehicle type. Tourists can choose a suitable vehicle type to travel to Taxkorgan County and enjoy the magnificent scenery along the way, such as snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and wetlands. Upon arrival in Taxkorgan County, tourists can also keep the driver’s phone number for easy contact when returning.?
In addition to the above two main tourist bus routes, Kashgar Prefecture will also open temporary tourist bus routes based on specific festivals or events, such as the temporary tourist bus route during the 5th Kashgar Silk Road Culture Populus Euphratica Festival in Xinjiang, to meet the diverse needs of tourists.?
In general, the Kashgar tourist bus route provides tourists with a convenient and comfortable means of transportation, enabling them to better experience the natural scenery and cultural ambiance of Kashgar.?