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Travel Around Southern Xinjiang

17 days

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Start and end in Urumqi

4.5

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Operator: Silk Road Trips
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Urumqi
Start point
Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport, 08:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Explore Urumqi city
Day 2
Urumqi - Tianchi - Turpan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
Landmarks
Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
Day 3
Turpan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Uyghur food including dried fruits)
Included Activities
- Visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
- Visit Ancient City of Jiaohe
- Visit Gaochang ancient city
- Explore Karez Irrigation System
- Visit Emin Minaret
- Taste dried fruits and Uyghur food
Landmarks
Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Ancient City of Jiaohe
Gaochang Ancient City
Karez Irrigation System
Emin Minaret
Day 4
Turpan - Bosteng Lake - Korla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Bosteng Lake
Landmarks
Bosteng Lake
Day 5
Korla - Ruoqiang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
Ruoqiang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Ruoqiang Museum
Optional Activities
- Wander around local bazaar
- Taste local food
Landmarks
Ruoqiang Museum
Ancient City Loulan
Day 7
Ruoqiang - Qiemo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Zhaguiluke Ancient Tombs
Landmarks
Zhaguiluke Ancient Tombs
Day 8
Qiemo - Hotian
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit local Bazaar
- Visit Edilis silk factory
Landmarks
Edilis Silk Factory
Day 9
Hotian - Yarkand - Kashgar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Amaniza Mausoleum
- Visit Yarkand Kingdom Tombs
Landmarks
Amaniza Mausoleum
Yarkand Kingdom Tombs
Day 10
Kashgar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau at a local Uyghur house)
Included Activities
- Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
- Explore Kashgar old town
- Visit Id Ghar Mosque
- Lunch at local Uyghur house with authentic traditional food
Optional Activities
- Visit Animal Bazaar (if Sunday)
Landmarks
Apa Hoja Mausoleum
Kashgar Old Town
Id Ghar Mosque
Day 11
Kashgar - Karakul Lake - Tashkurgan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit White Sand Lake
- Visit Karakul Lake
Landmarks
White Sand Lake
Karakul Lake
Muztagata
Day 12
Tashkurgan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Stone City
Optional Activities
- Enjoy grassland view outside the town
Landmarks
Stone City
Day 13
Kashgar - Wensu Grand Canyon - Aksu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Wensu Grand Canyon
Landmarks
Wensu Grand Canyon
Day 14
Aksu - Kizil Grottoes - Tianshan Mysterious Canyon - Kuqa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Kizil Grottoes
- Explore Tianshan Mysterious Canyon
Landmarks
Kizil Grottoes
Tianshan Mysterious Canyon
Day 15
Kuqa - Korla
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Subash Temple ruin
- Explore old town of Kuqa
- Visit Kuqa Mosque
- Visit Kizilcara Beacon Tower
Optional Activities
- Wander around local bazaar
Landmarks
Subash Temple
Kuqa Mosque
Kizilcara Beacon Tower
Day 16
Korla - Urumqi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Erdaoqiao International Bazaar
Landmarks
Erdaoqiao International Bazaar
Day 17
Urumqi
End point
Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport, 08:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)

Landmarks
Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Ancient City of Jiaohe
Gaochang Ancient City
Karez Irrigation System
Emin Minaret

Landmarks
Bosteng Lake

Landmarks
Ruoqiang Museum
Ancient City Loulan

Landmarks
Zhaguiluke Ancient Tombs

Landmarks
Edilis Silk Factory

Landmarks
Amaniza Mausoleum
Yarkand Kingdom Tombs

Landmarks
Apa Hoja Mausoleum
Kashgar Old Town
Id Ghar Mosque

Landmarks
White Sand Lake
Karakul Lake
Muztagata

Landmarks
Stone City

Landmarks
Wensu Grand Canyon

Landmarks
Kizil Grottoes
Tianshan Mysterious Canyon

Landmarks
Subash Temple
Kuqa Mosque
Kizilcara Beacon Tower

Landmarks
Erdaoqiao International Bazaar

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Zachary
June 8th, 2026
Good communication, no last minute changes, I got what I ordered so am happy with the vendor. China Goddess #3, a...
Good communication, no last minute changes, I got what I ordered so am happy with the vendor. China Goddess #3, a 5-star cruise I knew would not be a Western luxury cruise but will explain more to manage expectations. I took a taxi to the dock from my hotel for 10 Yuan and was met by the reception who checked me in. I took my suitcase and headed down the (many) stairs when the porter insisted on taking them after my telling him I don't need it. He then wanted 30 Yuan which I refused. First dinner was extra but reasonable price and I was very happy with the buffet. My roommate did not speak English but we got along fine. The main drawback was language and excursions. At the beginning of the cruise there was a meeting in the auditorium for the 20 English speaking guests. There are 3 dining rooms one of which was upgraded (about 150 Yuan to include drinks). The other english-speaking guests must have taken it and I should have done the same because I could not find any english-speaking guests at meals. On arrival, the entertainment director explained that all announcements would be repeated in English and our excursions would have English-speaking guides. This was not really the case. The excursions were the Cave (poor), Three Kingdoms show (good), Three Gorges (poor), White Emperor City (fair).Show more
Konstantin
June 4th, 2026
The trip was absolutely wonderful. I especially want to thank our guide, David, who not only looked after us but also...
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prachi
May 27th, 2026
Must do . Really great site to see and tour was well organized, the agent didn’t tell me, but please ask local guides...
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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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Travel Around Southern Xinjiang

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