7 DAYS JOURNEY
7 Days Classic Xinjiang Tour to Kashgar, Turpan and Urumqi
Duration
7 Days
Price From
$215
Tour Type
Private Tour
Group Size
Max 12
Tour Overview
Take photos of the fantastic scenery surrounding the Pamir Plateau, and of local Tajiks traditional yurt houses.
Tour Highlights
- Take photos of the fantastic scenery surrounding the Pamir Plateau, and of local Tajiks traditional yurt houses.
- Wandering the incredible Kashgar Sunday Market that used to be a great place to meet locals, merchants and travelers along the Silk Road.
- Enjoy the Jiaohe Ruins in Turpan, which is one of the most visually spectacular ruins of the old Silk Road.
- The Heavenly Lake provides the most breathtaking scenery, you’ll have a chance to meet the nomadic culture of local kazakhs.
Day by Day Itinerary
Kashgar Arrival
Today your flight will touch down in
Kashgar
, We will meet you at the airport exit with a welcome board and then transfer to the local hotel check in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this city.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Kashgar
Altitude:
1289m
Kashgar
Kashgar
Mysterious Karakul Lake on Pamirs Plateau
Morning, after your nice breakfast. Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby to start the adventure.
We will pay a visit to the famous
Sunday Bazaar
that is combined two section. The covered bazaar sells the clothing, nuts, household goods and many things out of your imagination. It is quite interesting to witness their typical methods of bargain.
After that, driving on the China an
Taxkorgan Stone Fortress and Golden Grassland
Today we will drive back to Kashgar, on the way, you will visit the
Stone Fortress
. The city is oval in shape and the city walls were built with sun-dried bricks on stone foundation. It is 1285 metres in circumference outside. Over the past few years, new wooden pathways have been constructed to allow tourist to walk these beautiful grasslands, known as the
Golden Grasslands
. From here you can
Kashgar City Tour, fly to Urumqi
Today meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby, then we will do full day Kashgar city excursion. we will visit the
Idigar Mosque
, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities. around 10:30 we have to visit the
Old Town
when the open ceremony ready to greeting all the tourists with the culture show, further exploration to the sp
Exploring of the Heavenly Lake and Grand Bazaar
Today you will drive to the picturesque
Heavenly Lake
, which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers, evergreen pine trees. Trekking along the lake in the fresh air. or you can explore further uo to the Maya Mountain by the cable car to enjoy the magnificent view of the Mountains.
Afterwards, transfer back to Urumqi about the other 1.5hrs, visit the
Xinjiang International B
Oldest Tuyoq Uighur Village and Jiaohe Ruins
Today we will drive to the histroical sites and oasis land of
Turpan
. A must and first visit is the oldest Uighur village
Tuyoq Village
located in the very center of Flaming Mountain Canyon. The village consists of four parts: Canyon scenery, Thousand Buddha Caves, Maza tomb and the old buildings of the ancient village. And pay a visit to the
Jiaohe Ruins
, one of the best preserved ruins of
Sightseeing of Karez Well and Sugong Minaret, Urumqi Departure
Morning depart from the hotel, we will head to the
Karez Well
, which is special kind of irrigation system, here you can not only visit this ancient irrigation system, but also get rid of the heat of summer. Then explore the
Sugong Minaret
, the largest Islamic minaret in China built in 1778.
After the visiting, we will drive back to Urumqi and transfer you to the airport to catch your flight
What’s Included
- Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
- Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax. 4+star hotel in Kashgar and Urumqi. 3star in Taxkorgan. 4star in Turpan
- All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
- Domestic flight from Kashgar to Urumqi with tax
- Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides
- Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
- Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
- A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.
What’s Not Included
- International and domestic flights not indicated.
- Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned
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