The most classic route in Xinjiang road trip is arranged here! Starting from Urumqi, I will take you to feel the charm of Xinjiang, and there are some matters needing attention.

Kashgar, a famous historical and cultural city with more than 2,000 years, is the starting point of karakoram highway. The city is surrounded by mountains on three sides, south Tianshan Mountain in the north, Pamir Plateau in the west, Karakorum Mountain in the south and Taklimakan Desert in the east. The Yarkant River is surrounded by mountains and deserts, and the alluvial plain of Kashgar River is embedded in its journey like a green gem: Urumqi → Korla → Kuqa → Aksu → Kashgar → Tashkurgan → Kashgar.

D 1: Urumqi → Korla

Today's driving situation, G30 12 Tuhe Expressway, about 480 km. After breakfast in the hotel, the motorcade went to Korla along Tuhe Expressway, and along the way, the Dabancheng wind power station Chaiwobao-Salt Lake-Hougou-Toksun, Gangou and Kumish-Wushtala-Yanqi-Tashi arrived in Korla, the pear city, stayed in Korla at night and enjoyed the night of Peacock River. Today's highlights: scenery along the way, Peacock River.

D2: Korla → Kuqa

The driving condition today is Tuhe Expressway, which is about 300 kilometers away from the hotel. After breakfast, I went to Kuqa, which was called Kucha in ancient times. It is a bright pearl on the ancient Silk Road, the birthplace of Qiuci culture, the east gate of southern Xinjiang, the transportation hub connecting northern and southern Xinjiang and the traffic arteries of five prefectures. In history, it is also a famous Silk Road town and a military town in the western regions. Arrive in Kuqa and visit Kuqa Wang Fu, Kuqa Temple, Kuqa Ancient Town and Kuqa Da Nang City. Highlights of today: Kuqa Palace, Kuqa Temple and Kuqa Great Capsule City.

D3: Kuqa → Aksu

Today's driving conditions, national highway+provincial highway+Tuhe Expressway, about 380 kilometers, after breakfast, go to the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, the strange Hongshan landform on the southern slope of Tianshan Mountain, the wonders of Tianshan Stone Forest, feel the natural scenery in the middle of Tianshan Mountain and appreciate the natural masterpieces left by nature. After the tour, I went to Qizil Thousand Buddha Cave in Baicheng, one of the cradles of Qiuci Grottoes. The earliest large-scale grottoes in China can be called "the second Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes", and its history is longer than that of Mogao Grottoes. Today's highlight: the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Qizil Thousand Buddha Cave.

D4: Aksu → Kashgar

Today's driving conditions are Tuhe Expressway, about 480 kilometers. After breakfast, the hotel will go to Kashgar, an important town in southern Xinjiang, and cross the Tarim Basin, the first great basin in China, to enjoy the deserts, oases and red beds that can be seen everywhere along the way. In the afternoon, I arrived in Kashgar, the westernmost border city of China, an important commercial port on the ancient Silk Road, and was free to move. Wandering in every street, every lane, every brick, every tile, every piece of dust and every piece of soil in the ancient city bears the historical vicissitudes of the ancient city for thousands of years, writing about the ancient city of past lives and showing a vivid picture of Uygur folk customs! Highlights of today: Kashgar Old Town, Kashgar Night Market and Kashgar Cuisine.

D5: One-day tour in Kashgar

After waking up naturally, after breakfast in the hotel, you can worship the largest and tallest mosque in China and shoot magnificent buildings with Islamic characteristics. When you encounter worship, you may see a grand worship scene and feel a strong religious atmosphere. Go to ChristianRandPhillips's tomb and visit the famous Muslim family tomb; Walk into the folk houses in Gao Tai and feel the pulse of ancient Kashgar from the peculiar folk houses. Highlights of today: Aitig Mosque, ChristianRandPhillips Tomb, Gao Tai Residential Building.

D6: Kashgar → Tashkurgan

Today's trip, China-Pakistan Highway, is about 290 kilometers. After breakfast, take karakoram highway (China-Pakistan Highway), one of the most beautiful highways in southern Xinjiang, to Tashkurgan. After passing the Gaizikou checkpoint, Baisha Mountain came into view, crossed Lake Karakuli, and Mustag arrived in Tashan County. The magnificent plateau snow-capped mountains, glaciers, lakes and grasslands along the way constitute a moving plateau landscape painting. Highlights of today: Baisha Lake, Karakuri Lake, Mustag D7: Tashkurgan → Hongqi Lapu → Kashgar.

Today's trip, the China-Pakistan Highway, is about 400 kilometers. Today, take karakoram highway (China-Pakistan Highway) to Hongqilafu, enjoy the scenery of Pamirs in depth, and go to Hongqilafu, the westernmost end of National Highway 3 14, which is also the westernmost end of Chinese territory. Return to Kashgar in due course and continue to enjoy the scenery of southern Xinjiang along the way. Today's highlight: the scenery of Pamirs, Hongqilafu.

D8: Kashgar → Hotan

Today's driving situation, Tuhe Expressway +G3 15 National Road, about 500 kilometers away from the hotel, after breakfast, go to Hotan, the hometown of jade, and pass Yecheng, which is located at the foot of Weiwei Karakorum Mountain and is the starting point of the new Tibet Highway. We had a Chinese meal in Yecheng at noon and went to Hotan in the afternoon. You can go to Hotan Grand Bazaar, Hotan Museum and Hotan Night Market together, and the food should not be missed. It is really delicious and cheap. Highlights of today: Hotan Grand Bazaar, Hotan Museum and Hotan Night Market.

D9: Hotan → Minfeng

Today's driving situation, G3 15 national highway, about 290 kilometers, after breakfast in the hotel, visit Hetian jade market. Hetian jade is very delicate, as soft as fat and as coagulated as fat. Clean, rich and moist, it occupies a leading position in traditional jade. Visiting the Millennium Walnut King in Hotan has a history of more than 560 years. It is a fruit tree in Yuan Dynasty, which can be called longevity and wonder of the world-grape gallery. Then go to Minfeng, and if time permits, go to the Niya Museum to learn about the Niya civilization in the ancient desert country. Today's highlights: Hetian jade market, Millennium Walnut King and Grape Gallery.

D 10: Minfeng → Luntai

Today's driving conditions are desert roads, about 588 kilometers. After breakfast, the hotel set out from Minfeng and we crossed Taklimakan, the largest desert in China. At present, the longest desert highway built in the flowing desert in the world passes through the vast desert. We visited Populus euphratica Park in Tarim. Tarim Populus euphratica National Forest Park is the oldest, largest and best-preserved forest park in the world, which integrates the natural landscape of Tahe River, Populus euphratica landscape and desert landscape. Highlights of today: Taklimakan Desert, Desert Highway and Tarim Populus euphratica Park.

D 1 1: Luntai → Luobu Village → Korla

Today's traffic situation, Tuhe Expressway +G2 18 National Road, about 350 kilometers. After breakfast, we went to rob village, which is a paradise for rob people to live. Luobu people are one of the oldest ethnic groups in Xinjiang. They live on the edge of Xiaohaizi in Tarim River. They don't grow grain, don't graze livestock, and only fish by boat. Deserts, lakes, Tarim River and Luobu Village constitute a beautiful world. Today's highlights are Luoburen Village and Tarim River.

D 12: Korla → Urumqi

Tips for returning goods 1. The climate in Xinjiang is a typical continental arid climate. The temperature difference between morning and evening is quite large, reaching about 10 to 15 degrees. There is a folk metaphor of "wearing fur coat in the morning and yarn in the afternoon and eating watermelon around the stove", which is also a typical portrayal of Xinjiang's climate. 2. Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet radiation, so tourists should prepare enough sunscreen products, and at the same time, they should be equipped with drugs or granules to clear away heat and quench thirst, so as not to be unable to withstand the too dry and hot climate. There is a time difference of two hours in inland cities of Xinjiang. Compared with inland cities, they will "sleep late and get up late", so we should adjust the biological clock in time. 4. Xinjiang has long lines and scattered scenic spots, and it is easy to get tired after sitting for a long time. Take some snacks and drinking water, be prepared for hardship and pay attention to rest. Xinjiang is rich in tourism resources and charming scenery, but most areas are backward. Compared with the central and eastern regions and big cities, the accommodation and dining conditions are poor and the food is simple. The diet is mainly pasta and beef and mutton, and the taste of the dishes is biased. It is necessary to bring some gastrointestinal medicine. 6. Xinjiang is known as the "hometown of melons and fruits". Eating fruit in Xinjiang is a great pleasure, but be careful not to drink hot tea after eating fruit to avoid diarrhea. 7. The unit of measurement in Xinjiang people's daily life is kilograms. Xinjiang's local civil aviation and railways have regulations prohibiting Uighur craft knives. 8. Xinjiang is a region where ethnic minorities live in compact communities, and each ethnic minority has its own unique religious beliefs. Please respect the customs and habits of ethnic minorities, get in touch with ethnic minorities, and don't ask questions or talk about their religious beliefs in public, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstanding. 10, the staple foods of Xinjiang people are noodles, naan and beef and mutton. Their dishes are mainly hot and sour. Onion, tomato, pepper, potato and garlic are commonly used vegetable ingredients, and cumin, Chili powder and vinegar are essential, so xinjiang cuisine is always delicious, sour and spicy, especially appetizing. Generally speaking, people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang prefer to eat pasta, dairy products, beef and mutton and various fruits and vegetables.