If you are in Urumqi City and plan to take the Southern Xinjiang Ring Road tour, here is a recommended itinerary:
First, you can depart from Urumqi to begin your journey along the Southern Xinjiang Ring Road. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Day 1: Tour within Urumqi City. You can visit the International Bazaar to feel the exotic atmosphere, then explore Lingguan Alley to appreciate the unique features of Xinjiang. In the evening, visit the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum to uncover historical secrets
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and travel through Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to arrive in Korla City. Along the way, you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery
. Alternatively, choose to visit the Lop Nur Village and arrive in Korla at night
Day 3: Dive into the Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest Park and dance with the thousand-year-old poplar trees. Then head to Kuqa County to explore the mysteries of the Aksu region
. Or visit the Mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains and arrive in Kuqa at night
. You can also choose to visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Wensu Grand Canyon
Day 4: Challenge the Grand Canyon in the Tumur Scenic Area of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang and feel the awe-inspiring work of nature
. Alternatively, depart from Kuqa and head directly to Kashgar
Day 5: Deeply explore the Kashgar region. The history and culture here will make you reluctant to leave. You can visit Kashgar Old Town to experience the local customs
Day 6: Head to Baisha Lake, Muztagh Glacier Park, Alar Golden Grass Beach, and Kashgar Ancient Stone City. Each stop is picturesque
. Alternatively, depart from Baisha Lake, passing through Karakul Lake, Stone City, and the盘龙 Ancient Road, to arrive at Pandir Lake and Taxkorgan County
Day 7: Continue exploring the beautiful scenery of southern Xinjiang, including the盘龙 Ancient Road, Pandir Blue Lake, and Karakul Lake
. Alternatively, depart from Taxkorgan County and revisit the Kashgar Old Town
Day 8: End your pleasant journey along the Southern Xinjiang Ring Road and return to Urumqi from Kashgar
In addition, a self-driving tour along the Southern Xinjiang Ring Road is also a good choice. When renting a car, make sure the vehicle is in good condition and sign a car rental contract
. Meanwhile, due to the long journey, it is recommended to have two drivers take turns driving to ensure driving safety
This itinerary will take you to experience the magnificent scenery and profound cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang. I hope your journey along the Southern Xinjiang Ring Road will be pleasant and unforgettable!