JOURNEY THROUGH CHINA
Southern Xinjiang Cultural Loop
Follow the southern Tianshan and the rim of the Tarim Basin through Kuqa, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Hotan and Ruoqiang.
Journey overview
12–16 days · April–May, September–October
Moderate–challenging · remote and long
Desert-edge stages have long supply gaps; the Pamir section adds altitude and border-access requirements.
Stops along the way
- Korla
- Kuqa
- Aksu
- Kashgar
- Tashkurgan
- Yarkand
- Hotan
- Minfeng
- Qiemo
- Ruoqiang