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Ushuaia is the capital of Tierra del Fuego Province in Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, facing Antarctica across the sea, and also the city farthest from China. Due to its geographical remoteness and isolation, Ushuaia was once a place where Argentina imprisoned and exiled convicts, similar to Ningguta in China.

Ushuaia is 3,200 kilometers away from the capital, Buenos Aires, but only 800 kilometers from Antarctica. It takes at least a week to sail to Antarctica from places like Australia and New Zealand; however, it only takes two days from Ushuaia. Therefore, most expeditions and research trips to Antarctica choose to depart from Ushuaia. However, ships heading to Antarctica are concentrated between November and March each year, and there are none now.

Today’s itinerary: In the morning, take a flight from Buenos Aires to the southernmost point of the world – Tierra del Fuego. After arriving, visit the world’s southernmost national park – Tierra del Fuego National Park, which is the southernmost natural reserve in the world, with snow-capped peaks, mountains, lakes, and forests, offering endless polar scenery.

Take a tour by car to the end of the southernmost road in the world – Argentina’s Route 3, and the southernmost freshwater lake, among other sites. Spend the night in Tierra del Fuego.

Photos 2-4: Polar scenery of Tierra del Fuego viewed from the plane.

Photos 5-9: Scenery of the town of Ushuaia. Because the journey from other parts of Argentina is long and expensive, there is almost no theft or other crimes here. This place, which used to be for exiling convicts, is now one of the safest places in Argentina. We can happily take photos and shop here.

Photos 10-12: The southernmost train station in the world, located within Tierra del Fuego National Park. The trains that departed from here used to transport timber, but now they are sightseeing trains for the national park. The waiting room of the little train is decorated with flags from all over the world, and the staff wear police or prisoner uniforms.

They enjoy performing impromptu skits, and I encountered a “prisoner” who rushed to grab my bag, then a “police officer” appeared and apprehended the “prisoner,” saying “I’m sorry.” It was super fun [laughing].

Photo 13: The internet-famous post office at the end of the world, which has actually been a private post office for many years. Since the Argentine government does not allow any commercial activities in the national forest park, the owner, an old man, moved his post office onto the water. This loophole probably left the government speechless, turning a blind eye until last year when they finally could not tolerate it and forced the closure of the post office.

So now, there is only an empty, closed wooden house.

Photo 14: Check-in at the end of Route 3. This iconic stretch is a part of the legendary Pan-American Highway, which begins its journey in Alaska and concludes right here, spanning an impressive 17,848 kilometers. It’s a monumental feat of engineering that has seen the collaboration of nearly every country in North, Central, and South America.

Photos 15-18: The autumn scenery in Tierra del Fuego National Park in April is nothing short of breathtaking. The vibrant colors and picturesque landscapes evoke memories of September in Altay, Xinjiang, with its similarly stunning fall foliage. Walking through the park, you can’t help but feel transported to another world, where nature’s beauty is on full display.