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Southern Xinjiang, a place abundant with exotic customs, a place of song and dance, a place of fiery passion, has a culture and human interaction vastly different from the inland. The fruits here are so sweet, the lands so vast. Come and see the landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, and experience the unique scenery and people! Recommended Itinerary: D1: Kashgar - White Sand Lake ~ Karakul Lake - Stone City Jinhaitan - Taxkorgan D2: Taxkorgan - Panlong Ancient Path - Bandier Blue Lake - Tashkurgan Viewing Platform - Secret Tree Hole - Kashgar D3: Kashgar - Yingjisha Knife Village - Shache Grand Palace - Hotan D4: Hotan - Jotkan Ancient City - Aral D5: Aral - 359th Regiment Memorial Hall - Wen Su Grand Canyon Aksu D6: Aksu - Daolang Tribe - Kashgar Old Town - Kashgar

Origin of the name of Blue Lake: Xia Ban Di Reservoir, Kaner Yang Long Pool and Bandir Blue Lake are all its names. Because of the color of the lake water and its proximity to Bandir Township, it is also called Bandir Blue Lake. Bandir Blue Lake is a reservoir built for water storage, and the lake water is glacier meltwater, which is blue due to special minerals. Self-driving route:🗺️ Ta County - Big Panlong - Small Panlong (Wacha Township) - Bandir Blue Lake - Ta County. Generally, Panlong Valley Road and Bandir Blue Lake are put together for a day's play, and it is just right to shoot the blue lake surface when arriving in the afternoon. Location:🪧 You can navigate to Bandir Township and choose the road to Wacha Township. Recommended shooting locations: 1: Coming from the direction of Panlong, drive along the river road, you can park when you see the police statue on the side of the road, this position is directly opposite the reservoir bridge. 2: When you are about to reach the bridge, there is a wide and flat place next to it, where the car can be driven to the lake, and you can camp here. The road is uneven, with some pits and bumps, it is not recommended to drive down in a car, it is easy to trap the car. This position can take pictures of the bridge and the peak. 3: After passing the bridge, you can drive a little further in the direction of Tasha Ancient Road, here is close to the source of the reservoir, you can see a different lakeshore line. 4: If you have a drone, you can let the drone follow the car on the bridge. TIPS: The reservoir is a free attraction and does not charge admission. There are no toilets nearby, and the mobile phone has no signal. It is recommended to bring your own supplies, bring drinks, snacks, melons and fruits, camp by the lake to watch the snow-capped mountains, and the travel experience is instantly improved. After enjoying the lake view, remember to take away the garbage

This is my first time in Xinjiang. Starting from Shenzhen and crossing more than half of China, it took almost eight hours to reach the beautiful southern Xinjiang without a direct flight! Xinjiang has a pleasant scenery. The end of May and June in Xinjiang is even more beautiful, with a pleasant climate, cool and comfortable, and plenty of sunshine. It's just a bit dry, but overall it's very comfortable! The itinerary is as follows: First stop: Baisa Lake Baisa Lake is a must-visit place in southern Xinjiang. The lake is clear and bright, presenting a dazzling sapphire color. The surrounding white sand peaks are also spectacular, as if you are in a fairy tale world. Second stop: Pamir Plateau On the way to Taxian, you will cross the Pamir Plateau. The mountains here are all made of stone piles. Although there are fewer green trees in southern Xinjiang, you can occasionally see lush oases between the sand and stone mountains. Yaks and sheep are leisurely walking in it, feeling the gentleness and strength of nature. Third stop: Mustag Peak Snow Mountain You must not miss the spectacular Mustag Peak Snow Mountain! This peak is the highest in southern Xinjiang and one of the most beautiful snow mountains in China! The snow mountain stands between the sky and the earth, as white as jade, giving people a fairy-tale feeling. Fourth stop: Bandir Blue Lake Bandir Blue Lake is one of the more beautiful and bluer lakes than Baisa Lake, and there is no admission fee! The lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. If the sky is clear, the scenery will be even more magnificent! The Kashgar region in southern Xinjiang is really beautiful. One trip may not be enough, this place is worth visiting again!

It must be the earliest spring in China, a place recommended by 'National Geographic'! This is the Apricot Blossom Village on the Pamir Plateau of Southern Xinjiang. Come spring, century-old apricot trees cover the sky and the sun, mountains and rivers accompany each other, competing to bloom along the perilous Tashkurgan Trail, surrounding the Tajik villages, at the end of March each year, this narrow valley turns into a pink dreamland. The Tajik villages are hidden among them, where earthy yellow and pink interweave, echoing the beauty of the Peach Blossom Spring described by Tao Yuanming. Flower viewing season: Around March 20th to April 10th every year, lasting about half a month Flower viewing route: Kukexiluke Township - Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous Township - Datong Township Kukexiluke Township: Here, the apricot blossoms bloom between snow-capped mountains and canyons, with a relatively later blooming period than other villages. The primitive earth houses and fields are all blooming with apricot blossoms, definitely a secret garden of apricot flowers Tashkurgan Township: Famous for the Apricot Blossom Avenue, Happiness No.5 Bridge is located here, where old apricot trees bloom densely and grandly, utterly romantic, sure to feast your eyes. Datong Township: Known as 'Peach Blossom Spring - Apricot Blossom Village', every household's yard is filled with century-old apricot trees. Of course, besides apricot blossoms, along the way, we can also see many unique landscapes of the Pamir Plateau, such as White Sand Lake, Red Mountain Valley, Muztagh Ata, Panlong Ancient Trail, Bandier Blue Lake, etc., I have shared the itinerary and accommodation points as follows: 4-day itinerary recommendation: D1: Kashgar - Red Mountain Valley - White Sand Lake - Mujie Volcano Crater - Karakul Lake - Taxkorgan (stay in Taxkorgan) D2: Taxkorgan - Start of the Wakhan Corridor - Panlong Ancient Trail - Bandier Blue Lake - Kukexiluke - (stay in Apricot Blossom Village) D3: Kukexiluke Township - Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous Township - Datong Township - Taxkorgan (stay in Taxkorgan) D4: Taxkorgan - Tashkurgan Wetland - Muztagh Ata - Karakul Lake - Kashgar (stay in Kashgar) The above itinerary can be adjusted on a small scale. Travel equipment list: Be sure to apply for a border pass first, there are places near the Kashgar Old City. Travel equipment: windbreaker, coat, down jacket, casual shoes, sun protection equipment: sunglasses, sun protection clothing, sun hat Electronic devices: mobile phone, power bank, selfie stick, tripod, camera Medicine: motion sickness medicine, high altitude sickness medicine, cold medicine, essential medicine for special groups Documents: ID card, driver's license

Every year from mid-March to early April is the season when apricot blossoms bloom on the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang. 👉Unlike the apricot blossoms in northern Xinjiang, those in southern Xinjiang bloom earlier.㊙️ Southern Xinjiang features ancient wild apricot blossoms intertwined with villages, offering a richer cultural atmosphere. 【Best Time to View Apricot Blossoms】 Mid-March to early April, with different blooming times due to varying altitudes. 【Attraction Introduction】 Pamir Plateau: Uncover the ethnic groups on the Pamir Plateau, step into the sea of flowers, stroll through the apricot forests, wander around homestays, and capture the beautiful scenery. Kashgar Old Town: With a long history, diverse culture, and strong ethnic characteristics, it is also the sub-venue for this year's Spring Festival. Tashkurgan Ancient Path: Hidden within the ancient path are not only apricot blossom villages but also bizarre rocks and magical landscapes. White Sand Lake: A sand mountain wrapped in silver sand naturally formed on the Pamir Plateau, where you can take breathtakingly beautiful pictures without any filters. Muztagh Ata Volcanic Crater: There are several scattered dormant volcanic craters of various sizes, which are very spectacular. Band-e Amir Lake: A hidden super sapphire on the Pamir Plateau, a less-known attraction. Happiness No. 5 Bridge: The rustic Happiness No. 5 Bridge connects the two banks of the Yeh River and brings together a thousand years of Tajik culture. 【Route Reference】 Day1: Kashgar Day2: Kashgar--White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake 'Muztagh Ata'--Taxkorgan Day3: Taxkorgan--Wakhan Corridor 'Panlong Ancient Path', Band-e Amir Blue Lake--Koksu/Tashkurgan Day4: Koksu/Tashkurgan--Tashkurgan Apricot Blossom Village, Western Region Tajik Villages, Herdsmen--Taxkorgan Day5: Taxkorgan--Pamir Plateau, Golden Grassland, Stone City--Kashgar Day6: Kashgar 【Travel Outfit Tips】 🔹In March and April, the temperature on the Pamir Plateau can vary greatly between day and night, so remember to bring several warm clothes. 🔹The plateau's ultraviolet rays are strong, and it's quite dry, so bring enough skincare products and hydrating masks. 🔹For apricot blossom photography, you can try light-colored dresses or Hanfu, while the old town is more suitable for brightly colored ethnic styles. 🔹Prepare some bright-colored hats & scarves as accessories, they make for great photos. 【Travel Tips】 1. There are many old apricot trees in Tashkurgan, and the shapes of the trees are very beautiful. 2. It's not easy to dispose of garbage in the apricot blossom villages, so please try to take the trash back to the county for disposal. Most of the older generation in the apricot blossom villages do not speak Mandarin. If you want to take their pictures, please gesture to ask first, and after taking the photos, you can show them. They are usually very willing. 3. Inside Happiness No. 5 Bridge, there is a grove of century-old apricot trees. The light is very good and beautiful in the morning, and when the wind blows, you can see a spectacular shower of blossoms. 4. If you don't plan to take the Shache Ancient Path, then there's no need to go to Datong Township; Kuzhu is enough.