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Discover Xinjiang 7-Day Tour: Urumqi, Tianchi, Turpan and Kashgar

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From Urumqi to Kashgar
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Urumqi

    Urumqi
    Start point
    Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Urumqi Hilton Hotel), Hotel 5* (Urumqi Wanda Vista)
  3. Day 2

    Urumqi - Heavenly Lake

    Urumqi - Heavenly Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Urumqi Hilton Hotel), Hotel 5* (Urumqi Wanda Vista)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Heavenly Lake
    • Visit Xinjiang Museum
    Landmarks
    Heavenly Lake
    Xinjiang Museum
    Tianshan Mountains
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  4. Day 3

    Urumqi to Turpan

    Urumqi to Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Turpan Hengze Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient city of Jiaohe
    • Visit Karez Irrigation System
    • Visit Emin Minaret
    Landmarks
    Jiaohe Ancient City
    Karez Irrigation System
    Emin Minaret
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  5. Day 4

    Turpan to Kashgar

    Turpan to Kashgar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Kashgar Hilton Garden Inn), Hotel 5* (Kashgar Radisson Blu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient city of Gaochang
    • Visit Bezklik Grottoes
    Landmarks
    Gaochang Ancient City
    Bezklik Grottoes
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  6. Day 5

    Kashgar - Karakul Lake

    Kashgar - Karakul Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Kashgar Hilton Garden Inn), Hotel 5* (Kashgar Radisson Blu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit White Sand Lake
    • Visit Karakul Lake
    • Stop at Upar Uyghur town
    Landmarks
    Karakul Lake
    White Sand Lake
    Muztagh Summit
    Pamir Plateau
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  7. Day 6

    Kashgar

    Kashgar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau at a local Uyghur house)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Kashgar Hilton Garden Inn), Hotel 5* (Kashgar Radisson Blu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
    • Explore Kashgar old town
    • Visit Handicraft Street
    • Visit Id Ghar Mosque
    • Lunch at local Uyghur house

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Animal Bazaar (Sundays only, relocated near Kashgar Airport)
    Landmarks
    Apa Hoja Mausoleum
    Kashgar Old Town
    Handicraft Street
    Id Ghar Mosque
    Animal Bazaar
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  8. Day 7

    Kashgar

    Kashgar
    End point
    Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Urumqi Hilton Hotel

    Hotel 5*
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  • Urumqi Wanda Vista

    Hotel 5*
    Days 1, 2

  • Turpan Hengze Hotel

    Hotel 5*
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  • Kashgar Hilton Garden Inn

    Hotel 5*
    Days 4, 5, 6
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  • Kashgar Radisson Blu Hotel

    Hotel 5*
    Days 4, 5, 6

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  • John5.0•September 2026
    We had to book the tour during peak holiday season, so the sites we visited were quite busy. In spite of this, the...
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  • Jens5.0•September 2026
    Great program, fantastic food with an upgrade

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    I am interested in the 7 day Xinjiang tour. Unfortunately, I arrive Xinjiang on March 29 in the afternoon, but your tour starts on March 28. What accommodation can be made regarding this delay in arrival.

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      We can operate this tour for a minimum of 2 people. So you can book it for you and your child on March 30th.

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    I am a solo traveler and keen to join the Discover Xinjiang 7-Day Tour. Is the tour from 30th March to 5 April 2024 confirmed? And usually how many people will be in a group? When is the latest for me to confirm joining the tour?

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      This tour has no booking yet for 2024, and we will let you know if someone wants to book it. This tour is based on minimum 2 people and maximum 10 people.

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