Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kashgar
Kashgar- Start point
- Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jianguo Puyin Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) or similar hotel), Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) ), Hotel 4* (Mercure Kashgar (Gucheng Scenic Area))
- Day 2
Kashgar to Karakul Lake
Kashgar to Karakul Lake- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jianguo Puyin Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) or similar hotel), Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) ), Hotel 4* (Mercure Kashgar (Gucheng Scenic Area))
Included Activities
- View White Sand Lake
- Wander around Karakul Lake (3600 meter)
- Stop at Upar Uyghur town for snacks and fruits
Landmarks Karakul Lake White Sand Lake Muztagh Summit - Day 3
Kashgar to Urumqi
Kashgar to Urumqi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau at a local Uyghur's house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Atour Hotel Urumqi Minzhu Road or similar hotel), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Railway Station), Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Urumqi Innovation Plaza)
Included Activities
- Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
- Explore Kashgar Old Town
- Taste local snacks in the Old Town
- Visit Id Ghar Mosque
- Lunch at a local Uyghur's house with traditional Uyghur food
Optional Activities
- Visit Animal Bazaar (Sundays only, operates near Kashgar Airport)
Landmarks Apa Hoja Mausoleum Kashgar Old Town Id Ghar Mosque Animal Bazaar 
- Day 4
Urumqi to Turpan
Urumqi to Turpan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (James Joyce Coffetel (Turpan Grand Bazaar Jiaohe Huayu Branch)or similar hotel), Hotel 4* (Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Turpan by IHG)
Included Activities
- Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
Landmarks Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) 
- Day 5
Turpan
Turpan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Uyghur food with dried fruits)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (James Joyce Coffetel (Turpan Grand Bazaar Jiaohe Huayu Branch)or similar hotel), Hotel 4* (Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Turpan by IHG)
Included Activities
- Visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
- Visit Ancient City of Jiaohe
- Visit Gaochang
- Visit Karez Irrigation System
- Visit Emin Minaret
Landmarks Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves Ancient City of Jiaohe Gaochang Karez Irrigation System Emin Minaret - Day 6
Turpan to Dunhuang
Turpan to Dunhuang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Dunhuang Huaxia International Hotel), Hotel 4* (Dunhuang International Hotel), Hotel 4* ( Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes)
- View crescent spring in the dunes
Optional Activities
- Visit Dunhuang night market
- Watch performance copied from Mogao Caves
Landmarks Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes) 
- Day 7
Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
Dunhuang to Jiayuguan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jiayuguan Kaitong Building or similar hotel), Hotel 4* (Jiayuguan Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Mogao Caves
Landmarks Mogao Caves Qilian Mountains - Day 8
Jiayuguan
Jiayuguan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jiayuguan Kaitong Building or similar hotel), Hotel 4* (Jiayuguan Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Jiayuguan Fortress
- Climb Overhanging Great Wall
- Visit Wei and Jin Ancient Cemetery
Landmarks Jiayuguan Fortress Overhanging Great Wall Wei and Jin Ancient Cemetery - Day 9
Jiayuguan to Zhangye
Jiayuguan to Zhangye- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Zhangye Jiancheng Holiday Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Zhangye West Railway Station)
Included Activities
- View colorful Danxia Mountains in Zhangye
Landmarks Zhangye Danxia - Day 10
Zhangye to Xining
Zhangye to Xining- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Xining High Speed Rail Station or similar hotel ), Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Xining Kunlun Road), Hotel 5* (Qinghai Jinjiang International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kumbum Monastery
- View yak butter carvings
Landmarks Kumbum Monastery - Day 11
Xining to Lhasa
Xining to Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dongguan Mosque
- Wander around local market
Landmarks Dongguan Mosque 
- Day 12
Lhasa
Lhasa- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Lhasa), Hotel 5* (Lhasa Pingcuo Kangsang Self-Driving Sacred Land Oxygen-Rich International Resort Hotel)
- Day 13
Lhasa
Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Lhasa), Hotel 5* (Lhasa Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Drepung Monastery
- Explore Tibet Museum
- Visit Norbulingka (Tibetan royal garden)
Optional Activities
- Visit Sera Monastery instead of Norbulingka (Scripture Debating activity 3:30pm-5pm daily except Sunday)
Landmarks Drepung Monastery Tibet Museum Norbulingka Sera Monastery - Day 14
Lhasa
Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Lhasa), Hotel 4* (Thangka Hotel Lhasa )
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace
- Visit Jokhang Monastery
- Walk to Barkhor Street
Optional Activities
- Shop at Barkhor Street for Tibetan souvenirs
Landmarks Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street - Day 15
Lhasa
Lhasa- End point
- Lhasa Shi, Tibet Autonomous Region, China (Lhasa Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lhasa Airport
