This is the most authentic existence on Earth

Finally fulfilling my dream of visiting Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang! Every inch of this mysterious Western region amazes me😍 Even before the plane landed, the Gobi desert scenery outside the window made me, coming from the southeast coast, feel the rawness and shock.

🌟Highlights of the itinerary:
1️⃣ See the magical landscapes of the Pamir Plateau in one day
2️⃣ Experience the most authentic Uyghur lifestyle
3️⃣ Check in at the filming location of "The Kite Runner"

🚗5 days 4 nights itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kashgar → Explore Kashgar Old Town
📍Kashgar Old Town (Yawager Road, Kashgar City, Kashgar Prefecture): The charm of this century-old town is captivating, with maze-like alleys hiding countless surprises. Recommended to visit in the evening for beautiful light and shadow.
💡Tips: Prices for small goods in the old town are inflated, bargain starting from 30% off!

Day 2: Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Muztagh Peak
📍Baisha Lake (Aketao County, Kizilsu Prefecture): A magical landscape of half white sand and half clear water, remember to bring a drone for panoramic shots.
📍Karakul Lake (Bulunkou Township, Aketao County): The pearl of the plateau, the lake reflects the snow-capped mountains, breathtakingly beautiful.
💡Tips: Pay attention to altitude sickness, bring oxygen bottles and Rhodiola.

Day 3: Taxkorgan Golden Grassland → Stone City
📍Golden Grassland (Taxkorgan County): The golden meadows in autumn are a paradise for photography.
📍Stone City (Taxkorgan County): A relic of the ancient Silk Road, feel the millennia of history.
🍴Food recommendation: Taxkorgan yak meat hotpot (Taxkorgan Road)

Day 4: Panlong Ancient Road → Bandier Blue Lake
📍Panlong Ancient Road (Waqia Township, Taxkorgan County): The popular road "Today I passed all the bends, from now on life is smooth."
📍Bandier Blue Lake (Taxkorgan County): The Tiffany blue water needs no filter.

Day 5: Return to Kashgar → Id Kah Mosque → Xiangfei Garden
📍Id Kah Mosque (Jiefang North Road, Kashgar City): The largest mosque in Xinjiang, with very distinctive architecture.
📍Xiangfei Garden (Haohan Township, Kashgar City): A great place to learn about the legend of Xiangfei.

⚠️Practical tips:
1️⃣ Strict security checks in Southern Xinjiang, carry your ID card at all times
2️⃣ Large temperature differences, bring a thick jacket
3️⃣ Respect local customs, do not speak loudly inside mosques
4️⃣ A border permit is required from Kashgar to Taxkorgan (can be obtained in Kashgar)