Southern Xinjiang + Duku Highway 14-Day Pure Travel Guide

【Introduction】: The Duku Highway is an exceptionally beautiful route, where you can experience different weather every ten miles and the changing seasons along the way. Southern Xinjiang is rich in cultural history, and the fruits in September are particularly sweet and fragrant, making it a worthwhile travel destination: 🛬【Itinerary】: Day 1: Home - Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi - Duku Highway - Nalati Grassland - Nalati Day 3: Nalati - Bayinbuluke - Daxiaolong Pool - Kuqa Day 4: Kuqa - Kuqa Palace - Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves - Aksu Day 5: Aksu - Wensu Grand Canyon - Kashgar Old City - Kashgar Day 6: Kashgar - White Sand Lake - Karakul Lake - Golden Grassland - Stone City - Tashkurgan Day 7: Tashkurgan - Wakhan Corridor - Khunjerab Pass - Panlong Ancient Road - Bandier Blue Lake - Tashkurgan Day 8: Tashkurgan - Taheman Wetland - Snow Willow Tree Cave - Muztagh Glacier Park - Kashgar Day 9: Kashgar - Kuqa Palace - Yotkan Ancient City - Hotan Day 10: Hotan - Desert Highway - Dolan Tribe - Aral Day 11: Aral - Tarim Poplar Forest - Luntai Day 12: Luntai - Luobu Village - Korla Day 13: Korla - Bosten Lake - Urumqi Day 14: Urumqi - Home 1. Duku Highway The Duku Highway is a famous road connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, known for its rugged and magnificent natural scenery. The highway is about 561 kilometers long, traversing the Tianshan Mountains, connecting Kuitun City in northern Xinjiang and Kuqa City in Aksu Prefecture in southern Xinjiang. Along the way, it passes through several famous scenic spots, such as Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke Grassland, and the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan. The Duku Highway is not open year-round, generally open from June to October, with specific opening times depending on weather and road conditions. 2. Southern Xinjiang Tourism Southern Xinjiang is an important part of Xinjiang, with rich historical culture, folk customs, and natural scenery. There are many tourist attractions in southern Xinjiang, such as Kashgar Old City, White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Stone City and Golden Grassland in Tashkurgan County, etc. These attractions each have their own unique features, with strong Uyghur customs and magnificent natural scenery, making them must-visit destinations for tourists. 🍩【Must-Eat Foods】: Baked Buns + Whole Roasted Lamb + Lamb Skewers + Hand-Pulled Rice + Big Plate Chicken 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: Ctrip Four Diamonds + Classic Homestays 🚌【Transportation Guide】: Seven-seater business car or luxury large seven-seater business car 🧡【Tips】: 1. Document Preparation - Carry valid documents such as ID cards with you. - A border pass is required to visit places like Tashkurgan County, which can be obtained at the local police station or in Kashgar. 2. Clothing Preparation - The Duku Highway and Pamir Plateau have high altitudes and low temperatures, so even in summer, you need to bring warm clothing such as a windbreaker, fleece, and thermal underwear. - The weather in Xinjiang is changeable, with large temperature differences between morning and evening. Check the weather forecast before departure and be prepared for different weather conditions. Duku Highway Nalati Tourist Scenic Area·Xinyuan Bayinbuluke Scenic Area Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves Tianshan Tomur Scenic Area·Grand Canyon Kuqa Palace Kashgar Old City Panlong Ancient Road White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake Scenic Area Bandier Blue Lake Khunjerab Pass Muztagh Glacier Park Karakul Lake Scenic Area Yotkan Ancient City Tarim Poplar Forest Park Luobu Village