Visiting southern Xinjiang in summer allows you to experience rich cultural customs and natural landscapes. Here are some recommended travel routes and attractions:
7-Day Southern Xinjiang Travel Route:
D1: Urumqi – Lop Nur Village – Korla
D2: Korla – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuqa
D3: Kuqa – Desert Highway – Hotan City
D4: Hotan – Kashgar Ancient City – Kashgar
D5: Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County
D6: Taxkorgan County -盘龙古道- Kashgar
D7: Return to Kashgar
6-Day Southern Xinjiang Travel Guide:
Day 1: Depart from Kashgar, visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and arrive in Taxkorgan County at night.
Day 2: Depart from Taxkorgan County, visit the Bandier Blue Lake and Tahman Viewpoint, and return to Kashgar.
Day 3: Depart from Kashgar, visit Yingjisha Earthen Pottery and the Knife Village, and arrive in Hotan at night.
Day 4: Depart from Hotan, visit the Yotegan Ancient City, traverse the desert highway, and arrive in Alar.
Day 5: Depart from Alar, visit the 359th Brigade Memorial Hall and Wensu Grand Canyon, and arrive in Aksu at night.
Day 6: Depart from Aksu, visit the Daolang Tribe, and return to Kashgar at night.
In southern Xinjiang, you can delve into the ancient city of Kashgar to feel the richness of history and the blending of cultures; visit natural beauties such as Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and marvel at the wonders of nature created by the gods; you can also traverse the desert highway to experience the vastness and grandeur of the Taklamakan Desert. Additionally, the cuisine in southern Xinjiang is also a major highlight, such as baked stuffed buns and roasted mutton kebabs, which are delicious flavors not to be missed.
During the trip, please pay attention to sunscreen and hydration measures. The sunshine in Xinjiang is intense in summer, and the climate is dry. Meanwhile, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory and long distances between cities, it is recommended to plan your itinerary and transportation mode in advance.
. I hope you can gain lots of wonderful memories during your trip to southern Xinjiang!