The southern Silk Road along the G315, the Loulan Museum in Ruoqiang and Taitema Lake. A long crossing with no coach tou...
Southern Xinjiang Loop (South Route) Kashgar-Shache-Yecheng-Hotan-Yutian-Minfeng-Qiemo-Ruoqiang-Korla
Also known as: South Xinjiang Loop · Xinjiang Southwest Line (Kashgar-Korla) (9 stops)
The southern Silk Road along the G315, the Loulan Museum in Ruoqiang and Taitema Lake. A long crossing with no coach tours — best as a custom self-dri...
City loop 15 days
Xinjiang
Apr–Nov
Route Introduction
At a Glance
| Suggested days | 15 days |
|---|---|
| Cities | 9 |
| Provinces | Xinjiang |
| Difficulty | 🟠 Challenging |
| Best months | Apr–Nov |
| Best for | Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers |
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Southern Xinjiang Loop (South Route): Kashgar-Shache-Yecheng-Hotan-Yutian-Minfeng-Qiemo-Ruoqiang-Korla
喀什 → 莎车 → 叶城 → 和田 → 于田 → 民丰 → 且末 → 若羌
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Kashgar | |||||
| Day 2 Shache | |||||
| Day 3 Yecheng | |||||
| Day 4 Hotan | |||||
| Day 5 Yutian | |||||
| Day 6 Minfeng | |||||
| Day 7 Qiemo | |||||
| Day 8 Ruoqiang | |||||
| Day 9 Korla | |||||
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Tips
A long crossing with no coach tours — best as a custom self-drive trip.