The recommended three-day tourism route in southern Xinjiang is as follows:
Day 1: Depart from Kashgar and explore the surrounding natural scenery.
Morning: After arriving in Kashgar, head to Kashgar Old City, stroll through the maze-like old city blocks, feel the unique culture of the Uyghurs, visit the Id Kah Mosque, and learn about local religious culture.
. Alternatively, you can choose to depart directly, passing by Aytak Red Mountain.
, beginning the day’s journey.
Afternoon to evening: Visit Baisha Lake and admire its captivating scenery of half vast white sand and half azure lake water.
. Afterwards, head to Karakul Lake to admire the stunning reflection of the Mustag Atlas Glacier.
Evening: Arrive in Tajik Autonomous County, check in, and prepare for the next day’s itinerary.
Day 2: Delve deeper into Tajik Autonomous County to experience the Dragon Ancient Road and Bandier Blue Lake.
Morning: Depart from Tajik Autonomous County and cross the Wakhan Corridor.
, and challenge the盘龙 (Dragon) Ancient Road, a winding mountain road with hundreds of turns, where you can enjoy spectacular mountain scenery and winding road views along the way.
Afternoon: Visit Bandier Blue Lake, whose deep waters form a striking contrast with the grayish-white rock formations and snowy mountains, exhibiting a cold and mysterious beauty.
. Afterwards, you can choose to explore Stone City and Golden Grass Beach to experience the historical charm and natural scenery of the thousand-year-old ancient city site.
Evening: Return to Tajik Autonomous County for accommodation to prepare for the third day’s itinerary.
Day 3: Depart from Tajik Autonomous County and return to Kashgar with sightseeing along the way.
Morning: Depart from Tajik Autonomous County and head to the Mustag Atlas Glacier Park to admire the glacier landscape known as the ‘Sapphire of Pamir’.
. Afterwards, visit the Tahman Wetland, a large area of snowy wetlands known as the ‘Place Where Divine Flowers Thrive’.
Afternoon: Return to Kashgar along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway.
, where you can once again enjoy the beautiful scenery of Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake during the journey.
Evening: After returning to Kashgar, you can taste local specialty foods such as pigeon noodle soup and blue ram roast meat in the urban area, bringing this southern Xinjiang trip to a perfect conclusion.
This route covers multiple famous attractions in southern Xinjiang, including natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and ethnic customs, allowing you to fully experience the unique charm of southern Xinjiang in just three days.
