Duration: 15 Days
Price: From $860
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
- Visit Kashgar was a strategically important town with easy access to Central Asia and Russia.
- Amazed by the fantastic landscape of Pamir Plateau on the way to Karakul Lake.
- Experience the incredible Sunday Market in Kashgar, it still keeps the way of trading as thousand years ago practised in the ancient Silk Route.
- Explore one of the oldest cities in Xinjiang – Turpan, the best place for you to know the Silk Road Culture.
- Adventure to the particular kind of irrigation system, it is created by the wisdom locals in the vast Gobi desert.
Itinerary
Arrive in Kashgar or the Borders: Torugart, Irkestam
Welcome to
Kashgar
! Whether you arrive by flight to Kashgar or cross the border from Kyrgyzstan via the Torugart or Irkeshtam pass, our friendly guide or driver will meet you at the airport, train station, or border. Afterward, you’ll check in to your hotel, and the rest of the day will be free for you to explore China’s westernmost city.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Kashgar
Altit
Kashgar City Culture Exploration
Today, you will enjoy a full-day excursion in Kashgar. At 9:00, pay a visit to
Id Kah Mosque
, the largest mosque in China and the most sacred one for locals to conduct their Islamic activities. Then, at 10:30, continue the visit to
Old Town
, where you can witness the opening ceremony of the Maxilap show. Come and join the exciting activities in this well-preserved Uighur residential area. Our
Drive to Pamir Plateau, Mavels of Karakul Lake (260kms)
The tour starts with a nice buffet at the hotel. Then, at around 09:00, we will start driving and it will take about 4 hours to reach
Karakul Lake
.
After 1 hour of driving, we will make a stop at Opal Village for a rest. There, you can stroll around the local bazaar and experience the traditional local lifestyle.
Continuing along the Karakorum Highway, we will enjoy the majestic views of t
Sunday Bazaar and overnight train to Turpan
After breakfast, we will visit the
Sunday Bazaar
starting around 09:00 when the market begins. Watch as local farmers arrive happily with their donkey carts——it’s fascinating to observe their traditional bargaining methods.
This is China’s only remaining livestock market, where you can experience authentic animal trading just like in the ancient Silk Road times.
After lunch, we’ll stop at a
Arrive in Turpan and Have City Tour
Our guide will meet you at the train station and accompany you to the hotel for freshening up. We may check into the hotel if the rooms are ready. Then, we will drive to
Tuyoq Valley
, an ancient oasis-village. Before exploring this traditional village, which is surrounded by impressive grape trellises and has stories of adventurers from all over the world, we will have lunch at a local Uighur fa
Say goodbye to Turpan
We will arrange airport or train transfers for you based on your schedule. Wish you a pleasant holiday!
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
No accommodation
Meals:
Breakfast
Altitude:
36m
Dates & Pirce
Dates
1 Person
2 Persons
3-6 Persons
7-9 Persons
Single Supplyment
Dec.-Mar.
95
95
95
95
/
Apr.-Nov.
80
80
80
80
/
INCLU
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.
- All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
- Soft sleeper train from Kashgar to Turpan
- Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
- Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
- Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
- 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.
What’s Excluded
- 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