The following itinerary options are available for a 5-day tour of southern Xinjiang:?
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar, and after airport pickup, check into a Kashgar hotel. Take some free time in the city to fully savor the northwest flavor or visit Kashgar Old Town to feel the historical significance of Xinjiang’s only intact and vibrant ancient city.?
Day 2: Depart from Kashgar for Baisha Lake, where you can admire the red and yellow leaves swaying in the wind and the mirror-like green water of the lake. Afterwards, you can visit Tahman Wetland, known as the Golden Pasture, surrounded by mountains on all sides with breathtaking scenery.?
Or choose to ascend the Pamir Plateau to experience the magnificent beauty of Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake.?
Day 3: Head to Taxkorgan County, with stops at Mushtagh Glacier Park and Karakul Lake along the way. In Taxkorgan County, visit Stone City, a castle composed of countless oddly shaped stones, resembling a maze full of mystery.?
Day 4: Visit the sunrise at Jincaotan (Golden Grass Beach) in Taxkorgan County, and then head to the Panlong Ancient Road, a popular scenic highway with 600 S-bends. Walking through here feels like you’ve navigated all the twists and turns in life. Afterwards, you can visit Bandier Blue Lake, where the scenery is picturesque and breathtakingly beautiful.?
Day 5: Return from Taxkorgan County or Kashgar to conclude a delightful 5-day tour of southern Xinjiang. If time permits, take some free time in Kashgar city to enjoy this rare leisure moment or delve deeper into the unique charm of this pearl of southern Xinjiang.?
This route covers multiple famous attractions in southern Xinjiang, including Kashgar Old Town, Baisha Lake, Mushtagh Glacier, Stone City, etc., allowing you to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural history of southern Xinjiang. Of course, specific itinerary arrangements can also be adjusted appropriately according to personal interests and time.?