A complete loop around the Taklamakan Desert and a full tour of the Western Regions. Extremely long — almost exclusively...

Southern Xinjiang Loop Korla-Kuqa-Aksu-Kashgar-Shache-Yecheng-Hotan-Yutian-Minfeng-Qiemo-Ruoqiang-Korla

Also known as: South Xinjiang Loop · Xinjiang South Line

A complete loop around the Taklamakan Desert and a full tour of the Western Regions. Extremely long — almost exclusively a self-drive route.

City loop 19 days Xinjiang Apr–Oct

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • A complete loop around the Taklamakan Desert and a full tour of the Western Regions.
  • Extremely long — almost exclusively a self-drive route.

At a Glance

Suggested days 19 days
Cities 12
Provinces Xinjiang
Difficulty 🟠 Challenging
Best months Apr–Oct
Best for Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers

Route Map Animated marker shows direction

🏙️ Korla 🏙️ Kuqa 🏙️ Aksu 🏙️ Kashgar 🏙️ Shache 🏙️ Yecheng 🏙️ Hotan 🏙️ Yutian 🏙️ Minfeng 🏙️ Qiemo 🏙️ Ruoqiang 🏙️ Korla
Southern Xinjiang Loop: Korla-Kuqa-Aksu-Kashgar-Shache-Yecheng-Hotan-Yutian-Minfeng-Qiemo-Ruoqiang-Korla 库尔勒 → 库车 → 阿克苏 → 喀什 → 莎车 → 叶城 → 和田 → 于田
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Korla
Day 2 Kuqa
Day 3 Aksu
Day 4 Kashgar
Day 5 Shache
Day 6 Yecheng
Day 7 Hotan
Day 8 Yutian
Day 9 Minfeng
Day 10 Qiemo
Day 11 Ruoqiang
Day 12 Korla

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