Visiting southern Xinjiang at the end of October offers multiple scenic spots worth visiting. Here are some recommendations:?
Lopnur Village: Located within Dunkuotan Township, Yuli County, it integrates desert, the Tarim River, Populus euphratica Forest, lakes, entertainment, and folk customs, making it a great place to experience Lopnur culture and enjoy autumn scenery. Here, tourists can also taste the red willow grilled fish cooked by the Lopnur people themselves.?
Wensu Grand Canyon: Known as the ‘King of Canyons’ and the ‘Living Museum of Geological Evolution’, its geological wonders and breathtaking scenery are breathtaking. Tourists need to wear comfortable shoes, as light hiking is required to enter the scenic area.?
Kashgar Old Town: As a living thousand-year-old town, Kashgar Old Town showcases a long history and culture. Strolling through the old town, tourists can deeply feel the unique charm of southern Xinjiang.?
Baisha Lake: The pearl on the Pamir Plateau, with crystal-clear water and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the scenery is picturesque. It is the brightest pearl on the Pamir Plateau, with half of it being an endless desert and the other half a turquoise lake, making it hard to distinguish between heaven and earth.?
Panlong Ancient Road: This is a magical highway with 639 bends over a 75-kilometer journey, offering an excellent driving experience. It is located within Wakya Township, Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Prefecture, at an altitude of about 4,100 meters. The perfect combination of the black highway and the earth-colored mountains, coupled with the distant snow-capped mountains in the background, forms a magnificent scene.?
In addition, scenic spots such as Luntai’s Populus euphratica Forest, Yarkand Palace in Xayar, Taklamakan Desert, Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park, Zepu Golden Populus euphratica Forest, and Karakul Lake are also worth visiting.?
. These scenic spots each have their own unique characteristics, whether it’s enjoying natural scenery or experiencing cultural history, they can all provide tourists with a fulfilling journey in southern Xinjiang.?