Traveling in southern Xinjiang in May is an excellent experience, with pleasant weather and charming scenery, allowing you to deeply feel the natural scenery and cultural charm of southern Xinjiang.
Recommended travel routes in southern Xinjiang in May are as follows:
You can start from Kashgar, an important city in southern Xinjiang, with unique earth architecture clusters and rich cultural customs. In Kashgar Old Town, you can enjoy the song and dance of the opening ceremony, stroll through exotic alleys, enter a century-old teahouse, taste special afternoon tea, and feel the leisurely life of the locals.
Next, you can head to Baisha Lake, where the lake water is azure, contrasting beautifully with the surrounding snow-capped mountains and grasslands, making it an excellent spot for photos. Afterwards, you can also explore Tahman Wetland and Taxkorgan County to feel the grandeur and mystery of nature.
In Taxkorgan County, you can visit attractions such as the盘龙 Ancient Road and Bandir Lake to experience the customs and culture of the Tajik people. In addition, you can make your own bread (nang) and participate in the making of intangible cultural heritage pottery, feeling the charm of local handicrafts.
In May, southern Xinjiang has many other attractions worth visiting, such as Lop Nur Village, Mount Mushtag, and the Apricot Blossom Tunnel in Taer Township. Lop Nur Village is hidden in the desert, like a hidden paradise; the sunrise golden mountain of Mount Mushtag is even more breathtaking; and the Apricot Blossom Tunnel in Taer Township is an extremely romantic place.
The cuisine of southern Xinjiang is also an indispensable part of the tour. At Kashgar Night Market, you can taste特色 foods such as thin-skinned baked buns, kebabs, and mutton stuffed in sheep stomach; in Taxkorgan County, you can also try authentic plateau yak beef hot pot, allowing your taste buds to fully experience the rich flavors of the plateau.
In general, the tourism activities in southern Xinjiang in May are diverse, offering visitors a wealth of experiences and memories, whether it’s natural scenery or cultural landscapes. During the trip, it is recommended that tourists reasonably arrange their itinerary, pay attention to weather changes and safety issues, and ensure a pleasant journey.