Border Pass and Document Guide
Xinjiang Border Management Area Document Guide: Areas requiring border permits such as Taxian and Baihaba, application procedures, and matters for foreign travelers to note.
Where It Is Needed
Common destinations requiring border passes: Tashkurgan (Pamir direction), Baihaba (border village in the Kanas Scenic Area), and the Hongqilafu direction. Chinese residents can handle the process with their ID at exit-entry or designated windows; some scenic areas have on-site processing points.
Foreign Travelers
For foreign passport travelers, procedures to enter border management areas differ from those for Chinese citizens. Some areas require approval arranged by the host, so make sure to inform the host of all stops during the booking phase and confirm them one by one, rather than dealing with it at the checkpoint.
Daily Document Habits
Carry your passport/ID: real-name verification is required for entering scenic areas, taking trains, and staying at hotels. Take photos of documents and keep cloud backups; student and senior discounts should be presented according to scenic area requirements.