Southern Xinjiang is rich in tourist destinations. Here are some must-visit attractions:
1. Baisha Lake: Formed by the glacier of Muztagh Ata and Kangxiwa River, it is a sandy beach and river, with half being a pale desert and the other half a turquoise lake, presenting a breathtaking scenery.
2.Muztagh Ata Glacier No. 4: At an altitude of 7,509 meters, it is known as the ‘Father of Glaciers’, where one can marvel at the wonders of the ice forest.
3. Kashgar Old Town: The architectural style within the old town is unique, with crisscrossing streets, making it ideal for photography. Meanwhile, the historical and cultural atmosphere here is very rich, captivating visitors.
4. Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon: Located in Kuqa County, Aksu Prefecture, composed of reddish-brown mountains, it integrates grandeur, danger, tranquility, silence, and mystery into one, a natural wonder formed by millions of years of erosion and flash floods.
5.盘龙古道 (Panlong Ancient Road): A famous online celebrity highway in Kashgar Prefecture, built along the mountains in the shape of ‘nine bends and eighteen turns’, with over 600 turns that quicken the heart, each turn revealing a new landscape.
In addition, there are many other worthwhile attractions such as Kuqa王府 (王府 of Kuqa), Kuqa Grand Mosque, the Guize Wei-Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum, Kizilgaha Beacon Tower, Zepu Populus euphratica Forest, Taklamakan Desert, Bandir Blue Lake, Aoyitake Red Mountain Canyon, Muji Volcano Crater, Kungai Mountain’s Eighteen Arhats Snowy Peaks, Wakhan Corridor, Talman Wetland, Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park, Ancient Stone City, Nanshan Ranch, and Kexiu Glacier Park.
The tourist resources in southern Xinjiang are diverse and abundant, with both natural scenery and cultural landscapes that captivate visitors. If you plan to travel to southern Xinjiang, you can choose suitable attractions to visit based on your interests and schedule.