A three-day tour of Kashgar can cover many natural and cultural landscapes such as the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and more. Here is a detailed travel plan:
Day 1: Depart from Kashgar and explore the natural beauty around.
Morning: Depart from Kashgar and first head to Baisha Lake. Here, half is a desolate desert, and half is azure lake water. The sky in the distance and Mount Muztagh are clearly visible, making it an excellent spot for taking photos and enjoying natural scenery.
Noon: Enjoy local specialty foods near Baisha Lake, such as mutton soup, mutton skewers, baked stuffed buns, and milk tea.
Afternoon: Continue to Karakul Lake, known as the sacred lake under Mount Muztagh. The lake water is as clean and blue as a sapphire, extremely beautiful.
Then you can explore Mount Muztagh and feel its magnificent scenery.
Evening: Arrive in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County and stay overnight to recharge for the next day’s itinerary.
Day 2: Delve deeper into Taxkorgan County to experience the beauty of the combination of humanity and nature.
Morning: Cross the Wakhan Corridor, a historically significant passage connecting China and Pakistan.
Noon: Enjoy lunch in Taxkorgan County and taste local specialty dishes.
Afternoon: Challenge the盘龙古道 (Dragon Coiled Highway). This road is famous for its winding curves. After passing through here, it feels like you have traveled all the detours in life, and from now on, your life will be smooth sailing.
Then you can visit Bandier Blue Lake and enjoy the peaceful lake scenery surrounded by mountains.
Evening: Return to Taxkorgan County and stay overnight in preparation for the return trip on the third day.
Day 3: Return to Kashgar and visit special attractions along the way.
Morning: Visit the Snow Willow Tree Tunnel. In deep autumn, the snow willow trees on both sides of the road stretch out and connect, forming a beautiful yellow tunnel with a unique charm.
Noon: Head to Muztagh Glacier Park, where glaciers stand tall, and you can see spectacular ice towers and mysterious ice caves. You may also encounter wildlife by chance.
Afternoon: Return to Kashgar, and on the way back, you can review the wonderful moments of these three days and feel the natural and cultural charm of Kashgar.
Evening: After arriving in Kashgar, you can choose to stroll around Kashgar Old Town to experience the local nightlife and taste various unique cuisines.
A three-day tour of Kashgar will not only allow you to appreciate the natural scenery of southern Xinjiang but also deeply experience the local cultural customs. During the trip, please pay attention to safety, reasonably arrange your itinerary, and ensure a pleasant journey.
