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Travel Guide for Your Short Trip to Aksu and Surrounding Areas

The short holiday is coming. Do you want to explore different scenery? Come and travel through the Death Desert Highway in Aksu, challenge the Panlong Ancient Road, and go deep into the Pamir Plateau to experience the magnificence and mystery of nature! A seven-day tour awaits you! 🚗Route suggestions: Travel across Xinjiang and explore the magical journey of the Pamir Plateau! D1: Departure ✈️ Kuqa Fly to Kuqa and start your Xinjiang adventure! D2: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves - Xinjiang Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon Visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and experience the thousand-year-old Buddhist culture. Then head to the Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon to appreciate the magnificence and mystery of nature. D3: Tarim Desert Highway🛣️ - Taklamakan Desert🏜️ (Hotan) - Yotegan Ancient City Travel across the Tarim Desert Highway and go deep into the Taklamakan Desert. Experience the vastness of the desert in Hotan, and visit the Yotegan Ancient City in the evening to savor the charm of the ancient city. D4: Hotan 🚗 Kashgar, free time in Kashgar Old City Head to Kashgar. After arrival, enjoy free time in Kashgar Old City, stroll through the streets and alleys of the ancient city, and experience the rich Western Region customs. D5: Pamir Plateau - China-Pakistan Friendship Highway - White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake Scenic Area - Muztagata Peak - Xinjiang Pamir Plateau Alar National Wetland Park - Kashgar Ancient Stone City Go deep into the Pamir Plateau and visit the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway. Visit the White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake Scenic Area and admire the magnificent scenery of Muztagata Peak. Go to Alar National Wetland Park and experience the unique charm of the plateau wetlands. Finally, visit Kashgar Ancient Stone City and appreciate the profound history. D6: Panlong Ancient Road - Pamir Plateau Challenge the Panlong Ancient Road and experience the fun of driving on winding mountain roads. Go deep into the Pamir Plateau again and experience the vastness and magnificence of the plateau. D7: Kashgar ✈️ Departure - Sweet Home End your Xinjiang trip and depart from Kashgar to return to your sweet home, with full of memories and gains! Must-have items for travel: 🎒Aksu and surrounding areas adventure equipment revealed! 👗 Clothing: Bring a jacket to cope with temperature differences, as well as light jackets and trousers. Don't forget comfortable sports shoes! 🕶️ Accessories: Sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are essential for protection from the strong Aksu sun. 📂 Documents: ID card, driver's license, cash, and bank cards are essential when traveling. 💊 Medicine: Cold medicine, stomach medicine, and medicine for altitude sickness are always good to have. 📱 Electronic devices: Mobile phones, power banks, and data cables are essential for recording beautiful moments and staying connected. 🎒 Personal belongings: Water bottles, tissues, and snacks are all treasures on the journey! 🎉Okay, this is the little guide for the Aksu private group tour! I hope everyone has a great time and brings back lots of wonderful memories!
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Posted: Mar 27, 2025
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