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On the first day, we departed from Urumqi and passed by Bosten Lake, an inland freshwater lake in China.
Bosten Lake (English: Bosten Lake), an inland freshwater lake in China, is also known as Bakalachi Sea. In Mongolian, it is called Bostenger, and in Uyghur, it is called Baglashkule, and it was anciently known as the Western Sea. The "nearby sea" mentioned in "The Book of Han: Western Regions" that describes "from the Yanqi king to Yuanchu City, it is 100 li south to Yuli, with plenty of fish in the nearby sea" and the "Dunhong Pu" mentioned in "Commentary on Waterways" both refer to this lake.
Bosten Lake is located in the southeast of the Yanqi Basin on the southern slope of the Tianshan Mountains in Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, 14 kilometers east of Bohu County. It is a collapse lake between mountains, with the Kaidu River as its main water source and also the source of the Kongque River. Nowadays, the lake body of Bosten Lake can be divided into two parts: the large lake area and the small lake area. The area of the large lake is nearly 1,000 square kilometers, while the area of the small lake is only about 100 square kilometers. The "Book of Sui" records that this lake has the advantages of "fish, salt, reeds, and cattails". The surrounding area of the lake is covered with reeds, making it an important production base for reeds in China. In addition, Bosten Lake is rich in various freshwater fish and is a fishery production base in Xinjiang. The natural scenery around Bosten Lake is beautiful, and it was rated as a national key scenic spot in 2002. It belongs to a natural scenic spot of natural lake waterscapes. Bosten Lake is 55 kilometers long from east to west and 25 kilometers wide from north to south, with a total area of 1,228 square kilometers. The lake surface is at an altitude of 1,048 meters, with an average depth of 9 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters.
On the second day, we traveled west from Korla to Kuqa to visit the Kuqa Grand Canyon.
The Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan is located 64 kilometers north of Kuqa County (formerly known as Qiuci) in Xinjiang, at 42°8′ north latitude and 83°5′ east longitude. Surrounded by mountains at the southern foot of Tianshan, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan combines the wonders of earthly canyons with the scenic beauty of Tianshan, embodying the essence of ancient times, and integrating the elements of mystery, uniqueness, danger, grandeur, antiquity, and tranquility. The scenery is extraordinary and fascinating. Since its discovery in 1999, it has been developed while welcoming tourists, and the number of visitors has increased day by day. In January 2002, it was upgraded to a national AA-level tourist scenic spot. It has become a bright new pearl on the Golden Tourism Route of the Ancient Silk Road.
On the third day, after visiting the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves in Kuqa, we stayed at Aksu. The Thousand Buddha Caves are located on the river terrace 7 kilometers southeast of the Kizil Formation in Baicheng County. They are backed by the Mingwudage Mountain and face the Muzhati River and the Querdage Mountain to the south. The Weigan-Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves River winds through the area, and it is about 69 kilometers east of Kuqa County. With shaded trees and an elegant environment, it is a famous tourist attraction for ancient cultural relics in Xinjiang. Kizil is the transliteration of Uyghur, meaning "red" [1]. The Kizil Grottoes and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang share the reputation of being among the "Four Great Grottoes" in China, located on cliffs and stretching for thousands of kilometers. Among them, more than 80 caves preserve murals, with a total mural area of about 10,000 square meters. It is the earliest and westernmost large-scale grotto group in China, probably excavated in the 3rd century AD and gradually ceased construction in the 8th to 9th centuries AD. The duration of its existence is unique in the world.
Day 4: Travel from Aksu to Tumur Peak Grand Canyon in Wensu County.
In Wensu County, Aksu City, at the southern foot of Mount Tianshan, there is a mysterious grand canyon – the Tumur Peak Magic Grand Canyon (Tumur Peak is the highest peak of Mount Tianshan). Locals call it ‘Kuduluke Grand Canyon’. The canyon is about 20 kilometers wide from north to south and about 25 kilometers long from east to west. The mountain body is mainly composed of red sandstone and shale, forming famous Yardang landforms. It is amazing, steep, ancient, and secluded, showcasing the incredible craftsmanship of nature.
Day 5: Visit the Xiangfei Tomb on the way from Aksu to Kashgar
The Xiangfei Tomb is located in Haohan Village, 5 kilometers east of Kashgar City, and is a key cultural relic protection unit of the autonomous region. It occupies an area of 2 hectares. It is said that there are 72 people from five generations of the same family buried inside (in reality, there are only 58 tombs of different sizes visible).
Day 6: On the way from Kashgar to Taxkorgan County, you can visit White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake before staying in Taxkorgan County
Karakul Lake is located at the foot of Mount Mushtag, the Father of Glaciers, 191 kilometers from Kashgar. The China-Pakistan Highway passes by the lake. It is not far from here to the base camp for climbing Mount Mushtag (a 5-hour walk or camel ride). ‘Karakul’ means ‘black lake’, and it is a high-mountain glacial lake. The lake’s surface reflects the majestic and mysterious Mount Mushtag, with snow-capped peaks and mountains and water sharing the same color, creating a very charming scenery.
Day 7: Visit Golden Grass Beach and Stone City in Taxkorgan County before returning to Kashgar
Stone City, located tens of meters north of Taxkorgan County, is believed to be a relic from the Tang Dynasty based on archaeological evidence. Tang Dynasty coins and Hetian documents have been unearthed here. The geographical location of Stone City is superior: there is a grassland below the city, and several grasslands surrounding it. In ancient times, several mountain paths from Kashgar, Yingjisha, Yecheng, and莎车 to the Pamirs converged here. Several major mountains leading west to Central Asia, such as Khunjerab Pass, Mingtegai Pass, and Wakhiri Pass, can also be reached via natural valleys from here. This city was a strategically important fortress on the ancient Silk Road and has been designated as a key cultural relic protection unit by the autonomous region. Although only ruins remain of Stone City, the surrounding snow-capped peaks, grasslands and rivers, combined with the rich Tajik folk customs, create a rugged and unconstrained beauty.
Day 8: Visit Kashgar city. There is a national-themed city-opening ceremony at Kashgar Old City at 10:30 am. If you miss it, you won’t be able to see it again.
Day 9: It takes a day to travel from Kashgar to Hotan, and you can visit the Zero Kilometer Marker of the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway in Yecheng for photos.
Day 8: Visit Kashgar city. There is a national-themed city-opening ceremony at Kashgar Old City at 10:30 am. If you miss it, you won’t be able to see it again.
Day 9: It takes a day to travel from Kashgar to Hotan, and you can visit the Zero Kilometer Marker of the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway in Yecheng for photos.
Day 8: Visit Kashgar city. There is a national-themed city-opening ceremony at Kashgar Old City at 10:30 am. If you miss it, you won’t be able to see it again.
Day 9: It takes a day to travel from Kashgar to Hotan, and you can visit the Zero Kilometer Marker of the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway in Yecheng for photos.
Day 11: Leave Minfeng, take the desert highway to visit the desert, then visit the Populus euphratica forest before arriving in Luntai County to check in at the hotel.
Day 12: Return to Urumqi from Luntai. The entire journey is via expressway.
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