Along the Southern Xinjiang railway from Turpan via Korla and Aksu to Kashgar, then on to Hotan.

Southern Xinjiang Railway Line Turpan-Korla-Aksu-Kashgar-Hotan

Also known as: Southern Xinjiang Railway Line

Along the Southern Xinjiang railway from Turpan via Korla and Aksu to Kashgar, then on to Hotan.

Desert & Poplar 4 days Xinjiang Apr–Oct

Route Introduction

  • Along the Southern Xinjiang railway from Turpan via Korla and Aksu to Kashgar, then on to Hotan.

At a Glance

Suggested days 4 days
Cities 5
Provinces Xinjiang
Difficulty 🟡 Moderate
Best months Apr–Oct
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Turpan 🏙️ Korla 🏙️ Aksu 🏙️ Kashgar 🏙️ Hotan
Southern Xinjiang Railway Line: Turpan-Korla-Aksu-Kashgar-Hotan 吐鲁番 → 库尔勒 → 阿克苏 → 喀什 → 和田
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Turpan → Korla → Aksu → Kashgar → Hotan

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