Southern Xinjiang has many desirable tourist attractions. Here are some must-see scenic spots:
1. Pamir Plateau:
Known as the roof of the Asian continent, it borders on continuous snowy mountains with Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and other countries. The scenery is unique, combining various natural landscapes such as alpine snow peaks, glaciers, deserts, lakes, and forests.
The Muji Caldera is known as the ‘Eye of Pamir’. Viewed from above, it resembles a huge eye, deep and bright.
2. Kashgar Old Town:
It is the only labyrinthine urban block in China with Islamic cultural characteristics. The core residences of the old town are among the largest earth architecture groups in the world.
The streets crisscross, with a flexible layout and distinctive buildings that make people reluctant to leave.
3. White Sand Lake:
When the weather is clear, the lake surface is like a mirror, reflecting the White Sand Mountain, peaceful and beautiful.
Half white sand, half blue water, surrounded by snowy mountains, it seems like a fairyland on earth.
4. Mount Muztagh Ata:
Known as the ‘Father of Glaciers’, it is the main peak of the Kunlun Mountains and one of the three peaks of the Eastern Pamirs, a famous climbing location.
Nearby, you can admire the majesty of glaciers, the colorfulness of ice caves, and the tenderness of ice lakes.
5. Populus euphratica Forest:
It is the largest pristine Populus euphratica forest in the world, with a golden yellow appearance in autumn, very spectacular.
The Wheelchair Populus euphratica Forest Park is the largest, most densely distributed, and best-preserved ‘Tertiary Living Fossil’ in the world.
6.盘龙古道 (Winding Ancient Road):
The popular photo-taking highway resembles a huge dragon coiled on the Kunlun Mountains, winding and beautiful.
The road sign reads, ‘Today, I have walked through all the detours, from now on, life is all smooth sailing’, and is known as the healing highway.
In addition, southern Xinjiang also has many scenic spots worth visiting, such as Zepu Populus euphratica Forest, Tahman Wetland, Wensu Grand Canyon, Shache Ancient City, Xiangfei Garden, Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Karakul Lake, Lopnur Village, Bachu Red Sea Bay Scenic Area, and more.
. Each scenic spot has its unique charm and scenery, whether it is natural scenery or human landscapes, all of them make people reluctant to leave.