There are many great places to visit in southern Xinjiang. Here are some recommended scenic spots:?
Kashgar Old Town: This is a popular destination for checking in in southern Xinjiang. The buildings within the old town have a unique architectural style, with streets crisscrossing, making it ideal for taking photos. The eastern district has a strong commercial atmosphere and is suitable for taking photos, especially the high-rise residences and the opening ceremony at the east gate. With fewer people and good lighting, the photo-taking success rate is extremely high. There are also many delicious foods in the old town, such as freshly baked stuffed buns, stuffed naan, as well as meat cooked in a jar and naan-baked meat, making people reluctant to leave.?
Pamir Plateau: Known as the "roof of the world", it has an altitude ranging from 4,000 meters to 7,700 meters and boasts numerous peaks and unique natural landscapes such as glaciers, deserts, and lakes. Among them, Baisha Lake is the pearl of the Pamir Plateau, with its lake water color changing with the seasons, presenting super beautiful and healing scenery.?
Tarim Populus Euphrates Forest Park: This is a natural scenic tourist attraction for sightseeing, leisure and entertainment, wild exploration, and science popularization. The ancient trees in the poplar forest give people a sense of passing through time and space, making it one of the representative scenic spots in Xinjiang.?
Panlong Ancient Road: This is a famous online celebrity road in Kashgar Prefecture. The road is built along the mountain and resembles a "nine-bend, eighteen-turn" path, making it a paradise for self-driving enthusiasts. It is a one-way road with steep slopes, resembling a winding dragon. Taking photos with drones can yield spectacular results.?
Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon: Located next to the Duku Highway, it is a canyon in the Kiziliya Mountains, a branch of the Tianshan Mountains, and is known as one of the ten most beautiful canyons in China. The Grand Canyon combines the wonders of earthly canyons with the spectacular scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, embodying the essence of ancient times, and blending the mystical, extraordinary, dangerous, majestic, ancient, and serene elements into one, making it a fascinating destination.?
In addition, there are many other scenic spots in southern Xinjiang that are worth visiting, such as Kuqa Old Town, Ancient Stone City, Mushtagh Peak, Nanshan Pasture, Kizilsu Glacier Park, Bosten Lake, Bayanbulak Grassland, Xiangfei Garden, and more.?
Each scenic spot has its unique charm, making people reluctant to leave.?
When planning a trip to southern Xinjiang, it is recommended to arrange your itinerary reasonably according to your interests and time to ensure that you can fully experience the natural scenery and cultural charm of southern Xinjiang.?