I have introduced you to the scenic spots in northern Xinjiang before. Now I want to introduce the scenic spots in southern Xinjiang. There may not be as many scenic spots in southern Xinjiang as in northern Xinjiang, but the scenery here is also good. If you want to eat any fruits, you must go to southern Xinjiang.
Kashgar, the scenic spot in southern Xinjiang
You have not arrived in Xinjiang until you arrive in Kashgar. This is the most Muslim city in China. There is also the joy of Muqam inside and outside the ancient city of Kashgar. The singing and dancing are beautiful and moving.
Tickets: Old City Scenic Area: 30 yuan, Xiangfei Tomb: 30 yuan, Id Kah Mosque: 20 yuan (free for Muslims) Karakulli Lake
Karakuli Lake At the foot of the Mushitag Iceberg in the eastern part of the Pamir Plateau, the lake is surrounded by mountains. There are Jik people’s yurts and wooden houses here as well as endless grasslands, with lakes and mountains blending together, making it picturesque.
Ticket: 50 yuan Korla
Here you can visit the ancient Rob village. This village was the first resident to make a living by fishing in the Tarim and river basins. It is also one of the oldest ethnic groups in Xinjiang. 1. Korla is on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, where you can also enjoy desert attractions. Khunjerab Port
Khunjerab Port is located in the southwest of Kashgar Prefecture in Xinjiang. The port is at an altitude of 4,500 meters. Along the way, you can view the Gonggeer Peak with an altitude of 7,649 meters and the Gongge Peak with an altitude of 7,530 meters. Erjiubie Peak and Muztag Peak with an altitude of 7509 meters. Stone City in Taxkorgan County
This is the intersection of the middle and southern routes of the ancient Silk Road. Several passages from Kashgar, Yarkand, Yingisha and Yecheng to the unforgettable Pamir Plateau all meet here. Kuqa
This place combines the culture of the Central Plains, the Western Regions and foreign cultures, leaving behind rich cultural relics and historic sites. There are at least seven Thousand Buddha Caves and ancient city ruins around Kuqa.
Tickets: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves: 60 yuan (10 yuan to enter the park but not the Buddha cave), Kuqa Grand Canyon: 50 yuan), Kuqa Temple: 15 yuan, Big and Small Dragon Ponds: 20 Yuan Kizilgaha Beacon
Kizilgaha Beacon is located on the east side of Yanshui ditch in the northwest of Kuqa County. This giant military building has a history of more than 2,000 years. This is the oldest and well-preserved Feng Shui beacon site on the Silk Road. The ancient city of Milan
This is located 80 miles east of Ruoqiang County. It consists of the ancient Tubo garrison of the Tang Dynasty and the ruins of ancient buildings from the Wei and Jin Dynasties scattered around it, plus the Han Dynasty farmland water conservancy project and the ruins of Yixun City. Dawakun Desert
Dawakun Desert is located on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, the largest desert in China. There are 40,000 acres of desert and 2,000 acres of water in the scenic area. Visitors can ride horses, camels, or take a ride The desert expedition vehicle is in the shape of a boat in the desert. The most beautiful scenic spot here is at sunrise and sunset. There is also an 1800-year-old Populus euphratica tree in the scenic area that is worth watching.
Ticket: 45 yuan
Best time: Luntai Populus euphratica forest from the end of October to mid-November
Most of the Populus euphratica trees in the world grow in China. More than 90% of China's Populus euphratica is in the Tarim River Basin of Xinjiang, and October is the best viewing season for Populus euphratica. There is a sightseeing train available in Luntai Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park. Friends can choose this way of sightseeing when visiting scenic spots.
Tickets: Luntai Tarim Populus euphratica Forest Park: 45 yuan/, shuttle bus: 30 yuan, small train: 100 yuan, watchtower: 30 yuan.
Best time: Hotan from mid-to-late October to early November
Hetian is a very famous hometown of jade, silk, carpets and melons and fruits. Go there One place you must visit when traveling in southern Xinjiang is Hotan, and the Walnut King Scenic Area within the territory is definitely one of the must-see attractions.
Autumn is the best time to cross the world's most famous desert highway. At this time, the temperature is suitable and desert storms are rare. In Hotan, you must visit the local Uyghur handicraft workshop to learn about the process of Adelaide silk processing.
Ticket: Walnut King Tree Scenic Area: 10 yuan Taklimakan Desert
The Taklimakan Desert is located in the center of the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang. This is the largest desert in China and the tenth largest desert in the world. The second largest mobile desert in the world, this desert is affected by the wind, and the dune market moves. There are a small number of plants in the desert, and their root systems are very developed, dozens or even hundreds of times more than the above-ground parts. They can easily absorb water from the ground. The animals here are also There will be aestivation. Kumtag Desert
Kumtag Desert is 90 kilometers away from Turpan city. This is the desert closest to the city in the world. The landforms of the desert include sand nests, honeycomb sand, flat sand, wavy sand dunes, fish scale sand slopes, desert-Gobi mixed land, etc. Watching a desert sunrise here is also a very good experience. The most convenient place to play in the desert is Kumtag Desert Park, where you can enjoy sandboarding, desert off-road vehicles and other projects.
Tickets: 30 yuan
Transportation: Take the shuttle bus to Shanshan from Turpan New Bus Station and then take a taxi to Desert Park. However, there are not many trains from Turpan New Bus Station to Shanshan. The departure time is determined based on the number of tickets sold, and we will only leave when it is full.
There are two hiking routes in the Kumtag Desert. One is from the desert park to Banlan Township, which is about 10 kilometers. It can basically be completed in one day. The other is from the desert. The park crosses to Dikaner Village on the southwest side of the desert. The whole journey is 40 kilometers and takes about 3 days to complete.
Hiking in the desert is relatively common and is not suitable for tourists with no outdoor experience, nor is it suitable for traveling alone. You can follow a professional team.