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11 Days Xinjiang Group Tour to Kashgar and Kanas Lake

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From Kashgar to Urumqi
5.0 (3 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Kashgar

    Arrival in Kashgar
    Start point
    Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kanas Downtown Hotel)
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  3. Day 2

    Kashgar to Taxkorgan

    Kashgar to Taxkorgan
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Tashkurghan Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Buffet breakfast at hotel
    • Visit Sunday Bazaar (if open on travel day)
    • Drive along China-Pakistan Highway through Pamir Plateau
    • Stop at Bulongkol Lake (White Sand Mountain Lake)
    • Visit Karakul Lake
    Landmarks
    Sunday Bazaar
    Bulongkol Lake
    Karakul Lake
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  4. Day 3

    Taxkorgan to Kashgar

    Taxkorgan to Kashgar
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kashgar Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stone Castle (ancient fortress ruins)
    • Visit Golden Grassland
    Landmarks
    Stone Castle
    Golden Grassland
  5. Day 4

    Kashgar to Urumqi

    Kashgar to Urumqi
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Urumqi Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Id Kah Mosque
    • Attend Kashgar Old Town opening ceremony at East Gate
    • Explore Kashgar Old Town Ancient City
    • Visit Handicraft Street
    • Flight from Kashgar to Urumqi
    Landmarks
    Id Kah Mosque
    Kashgar Old Town
    Handicraft Street
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  6. Day 5

    Urumqi to Turpan

    Urumqi to Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Turpan Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tuyugou Valley
    • Visit Jiaohe Ruins
    Landmarks
    Tuyugou Valley
    Tuyugou Thousand Buddha Caves
    Jiaohe Ruins
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  7. Day 6

    Turpan to Urumqi

    Turpan to Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Urumqi Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karez Well
    • Visit Sugong Pogoda
    • Visit Xinjiang International Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Karez Well
    Sugong Pogoda
    Xinjiang International Bazaar
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  8. Day 7

    Urumqi to Beitun

    Urumqi to Beitun
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Beitun Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Heavenly Lake Scenic Area

    Optional Activities

    • Boat tour on Heavenly Lake (additional charge)
    Landmarks
    Heavenly Lake
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  9. Day 8

    Beitun to Hemu Village

    Beitun to Hemu Village
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast only provided if you book lunch and dinner at your village hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hemu Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic transfer to Hemu Village
    • Explore Hemu Village

    Optional Activities

    • Paid visit to local Tuvan family (includes dumplings, fermented mare's milk, and folk music)
    Landmarks
    Hemu Village
    Hemu Observation Deck
    Hemu River
  10. Day 9

    Hemu to Kanas National Geopark

    Hemu to Kanas National Geopark
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast only provided if you book lunch and dinner at your on-site hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Kanas Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic transfer to Kanas National Geopark
    • Guided hike along Three Bays of Kanas River
    • Visit Shenxian Bay (Fairy Bay)
    • Visit Moon Bay
    • Visit Wolong Bay (Winding Dragon Bay)
    • Climb to Fish-Watching Pavilion
    Landmarks
    Kanas National Geopark
    Shenxian Bay
    Moon Bay
    Wolong Bay
    Kanas Lake
    Kanas River
    Fish-Watching Pavilion
  11. Day 10

    Kanas to Burqin

    Kanas to Burqin
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Urho Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Wucai Beach (Five-colored Beach)
    • Visit Urho Wind City (Ghost City)
    Landmarks
    Wucai Beach
    Yerqiang River
    Urho Wind City
  12. Day 11

    Burqin to Urumqi Departure

    Burqin to Urumqi Departure
    End point
    Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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