There are multiple options for travel routes from Urumqi to southern Xinjiang, and the following is a recommended route**:
Urumqi → Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture → Korla City → Tarim Populus Euphrates Forest Park → Kuqa County → Aksu Prefecture → Kashgar Prefecture → Baisha Lake → Mustag Glacier Park → Aral Golden Grass Beach → Kashgar Ancient Stone City → Panlong Ancient Road → Bandier Blue Lake → Karakul Lake → Return to Urumqi.
Specific itinerary arrangements can be referenced as follows:
Day 1: Depart from Urumqi and start at the International Bazaar to experience exotic flavors, then visit Lingguan Lane to appreciate Xinjiang’s unique characteristics, and conclude with a visit to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum in the evening.
Day 2: Depart from Urumqi and travel through Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture to arrive in Korla City, enjoying the magnificent scenery along the way.
Day 3: Delve into the Tarim Populus Euphrates Forest Park and then head to Kuqa County to explore the mysteries of Aksu Prefecture.
Day 4 and beyond: Continue to explore famous southern Xinjiang attractions such as Kashgar Prefecture, Baisha Lake, Mustag Glacier Park, Aral Golden Grass Beach, and Kashgar Ancient Stone City according to personal preferences and schedules, experiencing the historical culture and natural scenery of southern Xinjiang.
In addition, you can also choose other routes, such as crossing the Duku Highway or visiting the Lop Nur Village of罗布people.
, or freely combine based on your own interests and time to flexibly arrange your itinerary. The scenery in southern Xinjiang is boundless, with scenery at every step and stories at every stop, waiting for you to explore and discover.