Travel in southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar can be arranged in the following ways:?
The core recommended itinerary is a five-day tour covering Kashgar Old City and major surrounding attractions:?
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar, adjust to the time difference, and rest. You can choose to fly to Kashgar from Changsha and other places, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains along the way. Upon arrival, complete necessary procedures such as border defense certificates.?
Day 2: Depart from Kashgar to explore Baisha Lake, Mount Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, and Tahman Wetland Park, and finally arrive in Tajikistan County. You can apply for a border pass in Tajikistan County and prepare some thick clothes to cope with the cold weather at high altitudes.?
Day 3: Visit Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, and the Tajik Folk Village in Tajikistan County, and then return to Kashgar. On the way back, you can enjoy another beautiful scenery of Baisha Lake.?
Day 4: Deeply explore Kashgar Old City, including tasting grilled meat in the west district, enjoying afternoon tea in a century-old teahouse, visiting mosques and ancient streets, etc. In the evening, you can visit the East City Night Market to experience the lively atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar.?
Day 5: Get up early to participate in the opening ceremony of Kashgar Old City, feel the local cultural atmosphere, and then prepare for the return trip.?
In addition, there are multiple itinerary options of different durations:?
Two-day or three-day tour: You can visit attractions such as Aoyitake Red Mountain, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grass Beach, and have the opportunity to traverse the Dragon Coiled Ancient Road to explore the Tasha Ancient Road, etc.?
Seven-day tour: In addition to covering the above major attractions, you can also visit places such as Yarkand and Golden Poplar Forest to experience the richer flavors of southern Xinjiang.?
Thirteen-day tour: This is a more comprehensive itinerary of the Kashgar Grand Circle Route in southern Xinjiang, including major attractions in multiple areas such as Kashgar Old City, Tajikistan County, Yarkand, Hotan, and Kuqa.?
Tips:?
Prepare suitable clothing according to seasonal and weather changes, as the temperature difference between morning and evening is large in southern Xinjiang.?
Complete the necessary border defense documents and procedures to ensure a smooth itinerary.?
You can choose to join local tour groups or rent a car service to more conveniently visit various attractions.?
The above itinerary is for reference only, and specific arrangements need to be adjusted according to personal interests and time.?
