A 6-day tour of southern Xinjiang departing from Urumqi can cover multiple famous attractions and unique experiences.
A recommended itinerary for a 6-day tour of southern Xinjiang is as follows:
Day 1: Departing from Urumqi, you can take a train or drive. The first stop can be the Lop Nur Village to experience the customs of the ancient ethnic group. Overnight stay in Korla.
. There are also options to go to Turpan to visit Flaming Mountain and Grape Valley.
Day 2: Departing from Korla, you can visit the Kuqa Grand Mosque, the Big Naan City, and walk through the Luntai Poplar Forest to experience unique natural scenery. After that, return to Kuqa or overnight stay in Kuqa.
Day 3: After departing from Kuqa, it is recommended to visit the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves. Both attractions are full of mysterious charm and historical culture. Overnight stay in Aksu.
Day 4: Departing from Aksu, a visit to Kashgar Old Town is a must. Here, you can stroll around the old town and savor the charm of the century-old tea house. Overnight stay in Kashgar.
Day 5: After departing from Kashgar, you can visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake. These two lakes are renowned for their unique natural landscapes, with their azure lake waters making you feel like you are in a dream. Overnight stay in Taxkorgan County.
Day 6: In Taxkorgan County, you can visit the盘龙 Ancient Road or challenge the Wacia Highway. After that, end your southern Xinjiang tour and return to Kashgar or other destinations.
In addition, the cuisine of southern Xinjiang is also an indispensable part of the trip. Whole roasted sheep, hand-grabbed rice, roasted naan, milk tea, and pot meat are all specialties of southern Xinjiang. Tourists can enjoy them to their hearts’ content during the trip.
This 6-day southern Xinjiang tour route covers various landscapes such as deserts, poplar forests, canyons, ancient cities, snowy mountains, and lakes. With 1-2 attractions per day, the itinerary is reasonable and colorful.
. Tourists can choose suitable travel modes according to their personal preferences and actual situations, such as chartering a car or taking a train.
. During the trip, you can also arrange some self-funded projects or shopping activities according to your interests and schedule.