Reverse tourism, a niche cultural route in southern Xinjiang to copy directly

In the stories and legends of the Western Regions, Kashgar is always the most vibrant landmark. This National Day, why not avoid the crowds, go against the flow, and head to the heart of southern Xinjiang? Wander through the maze-like alleys of Kashgar Old Town, feel the warmth of Shache’s thousand-year intangible heritage, experience the lively night atmosphere of Hotan, and step into the unpolished daily life of Moyu Old Town. Through half-closed wooden windows, catch a glimpse of a still-living Western Region. · 📍𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏-𝟐 Kashgar ① Kashgar Old Town: Every step feels like walking into a fairy tale movie ② Gao Tai Residential Houses: A 600-year-old “living history museum,” every corner is like a scene from an old film 🎞 · 📍𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟑-𝟒 Shache ① Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park (Yarkand Palace): Blue walls and floral tiles, like “One Thousand and One Nights” 💙, currently closed, but since you’re here, take a look—the surroundings are full of exotic charm ② Yarkand Khanate Royal Tomb & Amanishah Khan Memorial Tomb: If you’re interested in history and culture, don’t miss these ③ Kazanchi Old Street & New Unity Tea Shop: Full of Shache cultural atmosphere, with many beautiful buildings on the street; step into old teahouses, the sound of tandoor ovens and copperware, like falling into an old southern Xinjiang dream ④ Ake Ancient Temple / Azina Ancient Temple / Jiaman Ancient Temple / Nuruzidun Ruins: Currently closed, but you can take photos outside; exotic alleys where children occasionally smile and invite you for photos, a long-lost sense of warmth · 📍𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟓 Yecheng 🔸 Xitiya Maze City: This maze city is rebuilt on a thousand-year-old site; among the ruins, the ancient Western Region kingdom seems to awaken instantly 📍𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟔 Hotan 🔸 Yutagan Ancient City: Silent and picturesque by day, transforms into an immersive theater at night, taking you back to the ancient Khotan from a thousand years ago 📍𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟕 Moyu Old Town (half day) Carved wooden doors, earth-yellow old alleys… this low-key small town hides the most original look of southern Xinjiang ·