Recommended southern Xinjiang tour routes in September are as follows:
First day: Pick up at Urumqi Airport and start the trip to southern Xinjiang. You can choose to take a short break in Urumqi to adapt to the time difference and climate of Xinjiang.
Second to Third day: Departing from Urumqi, you can visit places such as Bosten Lake and Lop Nur Village to experience the natural scenery and cultural characteristics of southern Xinjiang.
Among them, Lop Nur Village is a place that showcases the ethnic customs of the Lop Nur area and is definitely worth visiting.
Fourth to Fifth day: Continue to explore southern Xinjiang by visiting the Huyang Forest in Luntai and the Grand Canyon in Wensu. The Huyang Forest in Luntai is golden in September, which is very spectacular; while the Grand Canyon in Wensu attracts many tourists with its steep landforms and magnificent scenery.
Sixth day: Head to Hotan, and on the way, you can pass through the “Sea of Death” Desert Highway to experience the excitement of crossing the desert. After arriving in Hotan, you can visit the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum to learn about the local intangible cultural heritage.
Seventh to Eighth day: After arriving in Kashgar, you can arrange two days to visit this historic city. Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, Mushtagh Glacier Park, and other places are must-see attractions. In addition, you can also taste some special Kashgar cuisine, such as the pilaf at Alizhati Pilaf Restaurant and the cold noodles at Yawage Ancient Cold Noodles and Jelly Shop.
Ninth day: If time permits, you can also visit Taxkorgan County for a day. Located in Kashgar Prefecture, Taxkorgan County is an autonomous county with the Tajik ethnic group as its main population, featuring unique natural scenery and national culture. The盘龙 Ancient Road, Pandir Lake, and other places are famous attractions in Taxkorgan County.
Last day: End your trip to southern Xinjiang and return home from Kashgar. If you have enough time, you can also stroll around the urban area of Kashgar and buy some local specialties and souvenirs.
Above is a relatively classic southern Xinjiang tour route in September. Of course, the specific itinerary can also be adjusted according to personal interests and time. I hope this route can provide some reference and help for your trip to southern Xinjiang.