A 14-day tour of southern Xinjiang can be enriched with natural scenery, history and culture, folk customs, and more. Here is a detailed 14-day travel guide for southern Xinjiang:
Day 1: Arrive in Urumqi, check into the hotel, adjust to the time difference, and prepare for the upcoming journey.
Day 3: Visit the Lop Nur Village, a
Day 4: Visit the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, where there are peculiar peaks and rocks in countless forms, a masterpiece of nature’s ingenuity.
Day 5: Visit the Kuche王府 to feel the life of the last princess in China, and then visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves to appreciate the charm of ancient Buddhist art.
Day 6: Step into the mysterious Daolang ethnicity, learn about Daolang culture, and visit the Aral Desert Gate to experience the grandeur of the desert.
Day 7: Cross the Desert Highway, stroll through the streets and alleys of Hetian Tuancheng in the afternoon, and taste local cuisine at Hetian Night Market in the evening.
Day 8: Visit the Zepu Golden Poplar Forest Park, which is praised by National Geographic as the most beautiful autumn destination.
Day 10: Visit the
Day 11: Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to admire the Morandi tones of Baisha Lake and the reflection of Mount Muztagh Ata in Karakul Lake.
Day 13: Watch the opening ceremony in Kashgar Old Town, visit the Id Kah Mosque, and then explore the
Day 14: End this unforgettable journey in southern Xinjiang and return home with full memories and photos.
This itinerary is both compact and relaxed, with in-depth tours as well as relaxation time, allowing you to fully experience the beautiful scenery and culture of southern Xinjiang.