8 Days Xinjiang Group Tour to Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar and Taxkorgan

Duration: 8 Days

Price: From $1360

Overview

Experience the incredible Sunday Market in Kashgar, it still keeps the way of trading as thousand years ago practised in the ancient Silk Route.

Highlights

Pay a visit to the Oldest Uygur Village – Tuyoq Village, which is full of mystery and magic.
Admire the picturesque scenery of Heavenly Lake and appreciate the masterpiece of nature.
Visit Kashgar was a strategically important town with easy ccess to Central Asia and Russia.
Experience the incredible Sunday Market in Kashgar, it still keeps the way of trading as thousand years ago practised in the ancient Silk Route.
Amazed by the fantastic landscape of Pamir Plateau on the way to Karakul Lake.
Wandering in the Kashgar Old Town, take the photo of lovely kids, chat with the locals, and admire the craftsmen.

Itinerary

Urumqi Arrival

Today your flight will touch down in Urumqi, 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:
In Urumqi

Altitude:
836m

Urumqi.

Urumqi

Urumqi-Turpan

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, 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 its ancient era in China,

Turpan-Urumqi

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.

In Turpan Gaochang District, there is a must-see place for travelers. It is a collection house. The owner is a 71-year-old man who is friendly and easy-going, and loves to chat. People named

Urumqi-Kashgar

Today we will drive to the picturesque
Heavenly Lake
, which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers, evergreen pine trees. Walking 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.

After visiting, say goodbye to Urumqi and you will be transferred to the airport to take the fligh

Kashgar Sightseeing

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

Kashgar-Taxkorgan

In the morning, enjoy your nice buffet breakfast. your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby to start the adventure.
Driving on the
China and Pakistan highway
about 4hrs to enjoy the landscape of Pamirs Plateau.

Experience beautiful
Karakul Lake
where the herds of livestock around the lakeside are reflected in lake Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and graze their herds before s

Taxkorgan-Kashgar

Before drive back to Kashgar, 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 Grassland
. From here you can get even better

Kashgar Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and back to your destination. Wish you a pleasant journey home!

Traffic:
Car

Altitude:
1298m

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