Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kashgar
Kashgar- Start point
- Kashi Shi, Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Kashgar Tianyuan International Hotel), Hotel 5* (Kashgar Hilton Garden Inn)
Landmarks Kashgar - Day 2
Kashgar
Kashgar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau at a local Uyghur house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Kashgar Tianyuan International Hotel), Hotel 5* (Kashgar Hilton Garden Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
- Explore Kashgar old town
- Visit Handicraft Street
- Visit Id Ghar Mosque (non-praying time)
- Lunch at local Uyghur house with traditional food
Optional Activities
- Visit Animal Bazaar (Sunday only, located near Kashgar Airport)
Landmarks Apa Hoja Mausoleum Kashgar Old Town Handicraft Street, Kashgar Id Ghar Mosque Animal Bazaar, Kashgar - Day 3
Kashgar to Tashkurgan via Karakul Lake
Kashgar to Tashkurgan via Karakul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (HIDDEN HOTEL), Hotel 4* (Tashkurgan East Search Culture Hotel ), Hotel 4* (Wanda Moments Tashkurrgan)
Included Activities
- Visit White Sand Lake
- Explore Karakul Lake (3600 meters)
Landmarks Karakul Lake White Sand Lake Muztagh Summit - Day 4
Tashkurgan to Kashgar
Tashkurgan to Kashgar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Kashgar Tianyuan International Hotel), Hotel 5* (Kashgar Hilton Garden Inn)
Included Activities
- Visit Stone City
Optional Activities
- Enjoy grassland views outside Tashkurgan
Landmarks Stone City, Tashkurgan - Day 5
Kashgar to Hetian via Taklimakan Desert
Kashgar to Hetian via Taklimakan Desert- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Hotan Guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Explore Hetian Bazaar
- Visit old town
Landmarks Hetian Bazaar Taklimakan Desert - Day 6
Hetian to Aksu via Taklimakan Desert
Hetian to Aksu via Taklimakan Desert- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed meal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Kuqa Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hilton Garden Inn Aksu Downtown), Hotel 4* (Aksu Holiday Inn Express by IHG)
Landmarks Taklimakan Desert - Day 7
Aksu to Kuqa via Kizil Grottoes and Tianshan Mysterious Canyon
Aksu to Kuqa via Kizil Grottoes and Tianshan Mysterious Canyon- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Kuqa Hotel), Hotel 5* (Kuqa Tianyuan International Hotel), Hotel 5* (Kuqa Chaoshi Wanhua International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kizil Grottoes
- Explore Tianshan Mysterious Canyon
Landmarks Kizil Grottoes Tianshan Mysterious Canyon - Day 8
Kuqa to Korla
Kuqa to Korla- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Kangcheng Jianguo International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Subash Monastery Ruin
- Visit Kuqa Mosque
Landmarks Subash Monastery Ruin Kuqa Mosque - Day 9
Korla to Turpan via Hougou Valley
Korla to Turpan via Hougou Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (James Joyce Coffetel ), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Turpan by IHG)
Included Activities
- Visit Jiaohe Ancient City Ruin
Landmarks Jiaohe Ancient City Ruin Hougou Valley - Day 10
Turpan
Turpan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Uyghur food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (James Joyce Coffetel ), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Turpan by IHG)
Included Activities
- Visit Bezklik Grottos
- Visit Ancient City of Gaochang
- Visit Karez Irrigation System
- Visit Toyuk Valley
- Visit Emin Minaret
- Taste dried fruits and Uyghur food
Landmarks Bezklik Grottos Ancient City of Gaochang Karez Irrigation System Toyuk Valley Emin Minaret - Day 11
Turpan to Urumqi via Tianchi (Heavenly Lake)
Turpan to Urumqi via Tianchi (Heavenly Lake)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Urumqi Hilton Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
Landmarks Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) - Day 12
Urumqi
Urumqi- End point
- Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
