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The perfect Qingming Festival getaway? Southern Xinjiang – Kashgar!

The Qingming Festival holiday is just around the corner. Check out this 3-day travel guide to Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang! With its unique customs and beautiful scenery, it's a place you need to experience for yourself. You're guaranteed to fall in love with this journey! -------- 🌐Itinerary: 📅DAY 1: China-Pakistan Friendship Highway -> Pamir Plateau -> White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake Scenic Area -> Muji Wetland Mud Volcano Group -> Taheman Wetland Park Observation Deck -> Tashkurgan Town Follow the Friendship Highway, stroll across the Pamir Plateau, experience the elegance of White Sand Mountain and Lake, savor the pristine Muji Wetlands, ascend to the park's observation deck, and overlook the beautiful Tashkurgan Town. 📅DAY 2: Wakhan Corridor -> Bandi'er Lake -> Panlong Ancient Road -> Pamir Tourist Area -> Kashgar Old Stone City Journey through the Wakhan Corridor, pass by the azure Bandi'er Lake, walk the Panlong Ancient Road, and explore the Pamir Tourist Area and Kashgar Old Stone City, where the twilight whispers tales of millennia. 📅DAY 3: Muztagata Glacier Park -> Karakul Lake Scenic Area -> Oytagh Red Valley Experience the magnificence of the glaciers at Muztagata Glacier Park, admire the beauty of Karakul Lake, and create lasting memories in the Oytagh Red Valley. -------- Must-see attractions: 🏞️White Sand Mountain-White Sand Lake Scenic Area: The mountaintop rocks crumble into powder, while below, lakes and rivers intertwine, creating a picturesque scene. ❄️Muztagata Glacier Park: Rich in glacial landscapes, you can admire ice towers and ice caves, and even spot wildlife, leaving you in awe. 🏞️Karakul Lake Scenic Area: A sacred lake beneath Muztagata Peak, its pristine waters sparkle like a jewel nestled among the mountains. 🗻Pamir Plateau: Ascend to the Pamir Plateau and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the "Roof of the World." The boundless sky and vast snow-capped mountains will captivate you. -------- Travel tips: 1.🌸Local customs: The people of Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang are warm and hospitable, but there are also complex local customs. Respecting local religions and customs is essential during your trip.🙏 2.✈️Airport transportation: Kashgar Airport is conveniently located about 10 km from the city center.🚕 3.🍽Food: Don't miss out on local delicacies like mutton pilaf, baked buns, and lamb skewers to satisfy your taste buds.😋 4.☀️March weather: Kashgar in March enjoys a pleasant temperature with blooming flowers, but the temperature difference between day and night is significant, so remember to dress warmly.🧥 -------- Unfold this travel map of Southern Xinjiang, and let the beauty of each page stay in your heart. Kashgar awaits your arrival.
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