8-Day Southern Xinjiang Tour, Encounter the Golden Fairy Tale of Southern Xinjiang in Autumn

Golden poplar forests🍂, emerald lakes🌊, towering snow-capped mountains🏔️, endless deserts🏜️

🛬【Itinerary】:
1. Kashgar
2. Kashgar - Basha Lake - Karakul Lake - Taxkorgan
3. Taxkorgan - Stone City Jincao Beach - Panlong Ancient Road - Bandier Blue Lake - Kashgar
4. Kashgar - Shache Royal Tomb - (12 Kam Performance) - Shache
5. Shache - Zepu Poplar Forest - Yotkan Ancient City - Hotan Night Market
6. Hotan - N39 Desert Sunset - Maigaiti County
7. Maigaiti - Kashgar Old Town (East District + West District) - Stay in Kashgar
8. Kashgar

⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】:
⭕ Basha Lake: The lake water is clear like a polished jade, and the white sand hills by the lake shimmer silver under the sunlight🔆;
⭕ Panlong Ancient Road: "Today I walk all the winding paths, from now on life is all smooth roads"
⭕ Zepu Poplar Forest: A unique landscape combining poplars🍂, water, oasis, and Gobi Desert;
⭕ Yotkan Ancient City: The ancient city replicates the style of the ancient Khotan royal city🕌, recreating a millennium of glory with square city walls, white walls, and the Seven Phoenix Tower;
⭕ Kashgar Old Town: Kashgar Old Town is divided into east and west districts, with a commercial pedestrian street integrating shopping🛍️, ethnic architecture, cuisine🍜, and local residents.

🍩【Must-Try Foods】:
🥛 Dairy products are a must, with rich and unsweetened yogurt; the jam yogurt at the Grand Bazaar is an upgraded delicious treat;
🫓 Nang bread comes in countless flavors, including spicy, rose, sesame... there’s always one to win your heart;
🥘 Hand-pulled rice, 🥟 thin-skinned buns, mianfei (noodle lung), 🍜 big plate chicken... every dish is authentic Xinjiang flavor!

🚌【Transportation Tips】:
Car rental🚐 is recommended. Xinjiang is vast, with long distances and complex road conditions🌨️. Renting a car is comfortable, worry-free, and safer.

🧡【Tips】:
💠 Taxkorgan is located on the plateau (you can apply for a border pass in advance at your place of residence). The average temperature is low, so it is recommended to bring warm clothing such as a windbreaker and cotton-padded clothes;
💠 Sunscreen🧴, sunglasses🕶️, hats👒, and face protection are all essential;
💠 Absolutely do not wear shoes that cause blisters👟, or walking will be very painful;