There are multiple options for photography tourism routes in southern Xinjiang, and one classic itinerary is arranged as follows**:
Day 1: Register in Urumqi, introduce the photography route and precautions, and prepare for the upcoming itinerary.
Day 2: Head to Yuli to photograph the罗布人村寨 (Lop Nor Village) and Dry Gully Grand Canyon, experiencing the unique landforms and cultural customs of southern Xinjiang.
Day 3: Cross the Red Brick Highway to photograph the Huyang Forest in Hulu Island, capturing the autumn beauty of the Huyang Forest.
Day 4: Visit the Loulan Museum to learn about Loulan culture, then photograph Loulan Cultural Park, leaving an imprint of history and culture.
Day 5: Cross the eastern section of the Desert Highway, deeply photograph the magnificent scenery of the Taklamakan Desert, and experience the charm of the desert.
Day 6: Continue to photograph the Huyang Forest in Lunnan, feeling the mystery and vitality of the Huyang Forest from different angles.
Day 7: Head to Wensu Grand Canyon to photograph its diverse geological landscapes and appreciate the wonders of nature.
Day 8: Arrive in Kashgar and begin capturing the charm of the old town, capturing the unique charm of this historic ancient city.
Day 9: Head to Taxkorgan County to photograph the scenery of the Pamir Plateau and Tajik folklore, experiencing the grandeur of the plateau and the charm of ethnic culture.
Day 10: Spend the entire day in Taxkorgan County taking photos, capturing folk activities such as Tajik weddings, and gaining an in-depth understanding of local culture.
Subsequent days: According to the itinerary, it may also include returning to Kashgar to continue capturing the charm of the old town, heading to Zepu to photograph the Golden Poplar National Forest Park, traveling to Hotan to capture Hotan Round City and its night market, crossing the western section of the Desert Highway to photograph the 359th Brigade Military Reclamation Memorial Museum in Aral, going to Xayar to capture the scenery of the Tarim River and Poplar Forest, and photographing attractions such as Kuqa Grand Canyon.
In addition, southern Xinjiang also has the G314 Karakoram Highway, a photography route that cannot be missed. It will take you through various landscapes such as Danxia landforms, glaciers, plateaus, snow-capped mountains, lakes, and wetlands within a day. Each scenery is breathtaking.
This route covers multiple classic photography spots in southern Xinjiang, allowing you to fully appreciate the natural scenery and cultural customs of southern Xinjiang. Of course, the specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests and time. I hope this route can provide a useful reference for your photography trip to southern Xinjiang.