Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kashgar
Kashgar- Start point
- Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) ), Hotel 4* (Meilun Hotel, Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area), Hotel 4* (Mercure Kashgar (Gucheng Scenic Area))
- Day 2
Kashgar
Kashgar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau at a local Uyghur house)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) ), Hotel 4* (Meilun Hotel, Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area), Hotel 4* (Mercure Kashgar (Gucheng Scenic Area))
Included Activities
- Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
- Explore Kashgar Old Town
- Visit Id Ghar Mosque
- Lunch at local Uyghur house with traditional food
Optional Activities
- Visit Animal Bazaar (Sundays only)
Landmarks Apa Hoja Mausoleum Kashgar Old Town Id Ghar Mosque - Day 3
Kashgar to Tashkurgan
Kashgar to Tashkurgan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Tashkurgan East Search Culture Hotel ), Hotel 4* (Vienna International Hotel in Tashkurgan)
Included Activities
- Visit White Sand Lake
- Visit Karakul Lake
Landmarks White Sand Lake Karakul Lake Muztagata - Day 4
Tashkurgan to Kashgar
Tashkurgan to Kashgar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) ), Hotel 4* (Meilun Hotel, Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area), Hotel 4* (Mercure Kashgar (Gucheng Scenic Area))
Included Activities
- Drive Panlong Ancient Road (Winding Dragon Road)
Landmarks Panlong Ancient Road - Day 5
Kashgar to Hotan
Kashgar to Hotan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Atour Hotel, Yingbin Road, Hotan Museum)
Included Activities
- Visit Hotan Bazaar
- Visit Yotkan (Yotegen) Ancient City Ruins
Landmarks Hotan Bazaar Yotkan Ancient City Ruins - Day 6
Hotan to Alar
Hotan to Alar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Alar Wanda Moments Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive across Taklamakan Desert
- Stop at desert viewpoints
Landmarks Taklamakan Desert - Day 7
Alar to Kuqa
Alar to Kuqa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kuqa Hotel), Hotel 4* (Kuqa Lidu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Kuqa Old Town
- Visit local Bazaar
- Visit Kuqa Museum
Landmarks Kuqa Old Town Kuqa Museum - Day 8
Kuqa
Kuqa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kuqa Hotel), Hotel 4* (Kuqa Lidu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kizil Grottoes
- Visit Subash Monastery Ruins
- Visit Kizilkara Beacon Tower
Landmarks Kizil Grottoes Subash Monastery Ruins Kizilkara Beacon Tower - Day 9
Kuqa to Narati
Kuqa to Narati- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (chaoyehotel), Hotel 4* (Rezen Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
- View Big and Small Dragon Pools
- Visit Bayanbulak Grassland
Landmarks Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon Big Dragon Pool Small Dragon Pool Bayanbulak Grassland - Day 10
Narati to Yining
Narati to Yining- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Yining Military Hotel Kunlun), Hotel 4* (Yining Binjiang Peninsula Hotel )
Included Activities
- Explore Narati Sky Grassland
- Visit Qixing Street
Landmarks Narati Sky Grassland Qixing Street - Day 11
Yining to Nilka
Yining to Nilka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Sayram Lake
Optional Activities
- Visit lavender village (late June to early July)
Landmarks Sayram Lake Tianshan Mountain Guozigou Bridge - Day 12
Nilka to Dushanzi or Kuitun
Nilka to Dushanzi or Kuitun- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive Duku Highway
- Stop at Tangbula Grassland
Landmarks Duku Highway Tangbula Grassland - Day 13
Dushanzi to Buerjin
Dushanzi to Buerjin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Urho Ghost City by sightseeing car
- Visit Multi-colored Beach (Wucaitan)
Optional Activities
- Taste roasted fish at local night market
Landmarks Urho Ghost City Multi-colored Beach (Wucaitan) - Day 14
Buerjin to Hemu
Buerjin to Hemu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Hemu Village
- Walk to sightseeing platform
- Taste local food
Landmarks Hemu Village - Day 15
Hemu to Jiadengyu
Hemu to Jiadengyu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kanas Lake
- Visit Immortal Bay
- Visit Crouching Dragon Bay
- Visit Moon Bay
Landmarks Kanas Lake Immortal Bay Crouching Dragon Bay Moon Bay - Day 16
Jiadengyu to Fuyun
Jiadengyu to Fuyun- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ulungur Lake
Landmarks Ulungur Lake - Day 17
Fuyun
Fuyun- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Keketuohai Geopark by sightseeing bus
Landmarks Keketuohai Geopark - Day 18
Fuyun to Urumqi
Fuyun to Urumqi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Tianchi (Heavenly Lake)
Landmarks Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) Bogda Peak Gurbantunggut Desert 
- Day 19
Urumqi to Turpan
Urumqi to Turpan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Karez Irrigation System
- Visit Jiaohe Ancient City
- Visit Bezklik Grottoes
- Visit Emin Minaret
Landmarks Karez Irrigation System Jiaohe Ancient City Bezklik Grottoes Emin Minaret 
- Day 20
Turpan to Urumqi
Turpan to Urumqi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Turpan Museum
- Explore Erdaoqiao International Bazaar
Landmarks Turpan Museum Erdaoqiao International Bazaar - Day 21
Urumqi Departure
Urumqi Departure- End point
- Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
