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An extraordinary Silk Road Odyssey - Tajikistan to China Adventure

15 days
From Dushanbe to Urumqi
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Dushanbe

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dushanbe city on your own
  2. Day 2

    Dushanbe to Kalaikhumb

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Pamir Mountains and rural Tajikistan
    • Cross Khaburabot Pass (3,252 meters)
    Landmarks
    Khaburabot Pass
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  3. Day 3

    Kalaikhumb to Rushan

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Rushan (Bartang) district
  4. Day 4

    Rushan to Khorog

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Geisev Valley and Bhagoo village
    • Short hike along Bartang River
    • Explore bazaars in Khorog
    • Visit Botanical Gardens in Khorog
    Landmarks
    Geisev Valley
    Bhagoo village
    Bartang River
    Khorog Botanical Gardens
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  5. Day 5

    Khorog to Ishkoshim

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Soak in Garmchasma Hot Springs
    • Drive through Tajik Wakhan Valley
    • Pass regional gem mines
    Landmarks
    Garmchasma Hot Springs
    Wakhan Valley
  6. Day 6

    Ishkoshim to Langar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khahkha Fortress in Namadguti
    • Explore Yamchun Fort ruins
    • Visit Bibi Fatima Hot Springs
    Landmarks
    Khahkha Fortress
    Yamchun Fort
    Bibi Fatima Hot Springs
  7. Day 7

    Langar to Murghab

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive Pamir Highway (M41)
    Landmarks
    Pamir Highway (M41)
  8. Day 8

    Murghab to Karakul Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cross Ak-Baital Pass (4,655 meters)
    • Visit Karakul Lake
    Landmarks
    Ak-Baital Pass
    Karakul Lake
  9. Day 9

    Karakul Lake to Osh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Osh
    • Cross Kyzyl Art Pass (4,336 meters) border crossing
    Landmarks
    Kyzyl Art Pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Osh to Tulpar Kul Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Taldyk Mountain Pass
    • Visit Peak Lenin basecamp area
    • Stop in Sary Tash village
    • Visit Tulpar Kul Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Picnic in Sary Tash village
    • Visit local café in Sary Tash village
    Landmarks
    Taldyk Mountain Pass
    Lenin Peak
    Sary Tash village
    Tulpar Kul Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Tulpar Kul Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Horse riding
    • Hiking
    Landmarks
    Tulpar Kul Lake
  12. Day 12

    Tulpar Kul Lake to Kashgar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cross Irkeshtam Pass (2,700+ meters) border crossing
    • Drive to Kashgar
    Landmarks
    Irkeshtam Pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Kashgar

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Apak Hoja Tomb
    • Visit Id Kah Mosque (Idigar Mosque)
    • Explore Kashgar Old Town
    • Board overnight train to Turpan
    Landmarks
    Apak Hoja Tomb
    Id Kah Mosque
    Kashgar Old Town
  14. Day 14

    Turpan

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jiaohe ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore Karez irrigation system
    • Visit Sugong Minaret
    • Visit historic Tuyoq village
    Landmarks
    Jiaohe ruins
    Karez irrigation system
    Sugong Minaret
    Tuyoq village
  15. Day 15

    Turpan to Urumqi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Urumqi
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    Yuan Renminbi
    China
    с
    Som
    Kyrgyzstan
    ЅМ
    Somoni
    Tajikistan
    UZS
    Uzbekistan Sum
    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I, C, E, F. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types I, C, E, F. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, C, E, F.

    Type G
    China
    Type I
    China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
    Type C
    Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
    Type E
    Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
    Type F
    Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China.Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China.Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China.Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China.Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China.Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China.Kyrgyzstan.Tajikistan.Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China.Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China.Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before April 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Penguin Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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