Seven days, from the dusk of Kashgar Old Town to the snowline of Muztagh Ata

“Southern Xinjiang is not a destination, but a long love letter” · Getting lost in the alleys of Kashgar Old Town, Fingertips tracing the texture of the earthen walls; Among the folds of Oytak Red Mountain, Watching the wind blow sand into mist; Daydreaming on the north shore of Basha Lake, The water gently ripples like crushed clouds at your feet; On the black wilderness of Muji volcanic crater, Suddenly understanding what "the silence of the earth" means. · The roads of the Pamir Plateau have no end— The snowy peak of Muztagh Ata is always bright, The blue of Karakul Lake is a frozen poem; The bends of Panlong Ancient Trail are as winding as fate, but after turning the pass, Bandier Blue Lake unexpectedly embraces the sky. · This 7-day itinerary almost condenses all the essence of Southern Xinjiang—Kashgar’s exotic charm, the snow-capped mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau, the wild landscapes of lesser-known volcanic craters, and the simple warmth of the Tajik people… · 📝7-day Southern Xinjiang itinerary: D1 Kashgar (airport pickup) - city walk D2 Kashgar - Oytak Red Mountain - north shore of Basha Lake - Muji volcanic crater D3 Muji volcanic crater - Muztagh Ata - Karakul Lake - Muztagh Glacier Park - Taxkorgan D4 Taxkorgan - Khunjerab Pass - Panlong Ancient Trail - Bandier Blue Lake - Tajik family visit - Taxkorgan D5 Taxkorgan - China-Pakistan Friendship Highway - Kashgar D6 Kashgar - Yarkand Khan Palace - Shache Old Town - Kashgar D7 Kashgar (airport drop-off) · 💫Finally: The beauty of Southern Xinjiang is the ultimate collision of desolation and romance! If you are tired of popular tourist spots, this place will surely make you fall in love with travel again💙