The southern Xinjiang travel guide mainly includes the best travel time, must-visit attractions, and recommended routes.?
Best Travel Time:?
Southern Xinjiang has no obvious off-season throughout the year, but different months offer different scenery and experiences. From March to April, you can enjoy the apricot blossoms of Pamir and Ili in southern Xinjiang; in May, you can travel off-peak to visit lavender fields, grasslands, and forests in northern Xinjiang; June to August is the most beautiful period in Xinjiang, with both southern and northern Xinjiang suitable for visiting, especially the grasslands and flower seas in southern Xinjiang are spectacular; September to October is the golden autumn season, with the poplar forests in southern Xinjiang presenting a mesmerizing golden yellow, making it a paradise for photographers.?
Must-visit Attractions:?
Kashgar Old Town: You can stroll through Aitiqar Square, taste the century-old teahouse, and feel the unique charm of Yangdong Bazaar.?
Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake: You can overlook Mount Muztagh and enjoy the beauty of the lakes and mountains.?
Panlong Ancient Road and Bandir Blue Lake: Unique natural scenery suitable for taking photos as souvenirs.?
Muztagh Glacier Park: You can get close to the glacier and feel the magnificent workmanship of nature.?
Shache Mansion and Royal Tombs: Learn about the history and culture of southern Xinjiang?
Wensu Grand Canyon: It has unique giant karst erosion geological landforms and is worth exploring.?
Recommended Route:?
The 10-day southern Xinjiang tour route can refer to the following arrangement:?
D1: Land in Kashgar and visit Kashgar Old Town;?
D2: Depart from Kashgar, visit the Shache Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, Yotegan Ancient City, etc., and head to Hotan;?
D3: Depart from Hotan to visit Kunlun Sky Road, Kunlun Holy Land, etc.;?
D4: Depart from Hotan, cross the Taklamakan Desert, and head to Aral or Aksu;?
D5: Depart from Aral or Aksu to visit Restan Street, Thousand Buddha Caves, etc.;?
D6: Continue to visit attractions around Aksu, such as Lieyan Spring and Wensu Grand Canyon, etc.;?
D7: Return to Kashgar and visit Xiangfei Garden, etc.;?
D8-D10: Depart from Kashgar, visit attractions such as Baisha Lake, Muji Crater, Karakul Lake, Taxkorgan County, and Panlong Ancient Road, and finally return to Kashgar for the return trip?
The above guide is for reference only, and the specific itinerary needs to be adjusted according to personal interests and time. Before traveling, it is recommended to understand the local weather, transportation, and accommodation in advance to better plan the itinerary.?