Arrive in Urumqi

Welcome to Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region and the farthest land from any ocean.  It is the heaven of travelers for its beautiful natural scenery, profound cultural deposits and special local customs and practices. Upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel and check in. The rest of day is free at leisure.

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
Hilton Hotel
Oasis Grand Hotel

Visit Heavenly Lake (120 kms) and Grand International Bazaar

We will drive 1.5 hours to entrance of the 
Heavenly Lake
 about 08:30, following is the 40-minutes shuttle bus twisting through the picturesque Tianshan mountains to the edge of the Lake. Either Trek around the lake, enjoy the boating cruise, or even take the cable car to the explore the Maya Mountain for the incredible view of Bogoda Peak.

Lunch will be arranged in the Yurt of the local Kaza

Drive to Turpan and Have City Tour (200 kms)

With an early start today at 08:00. Drive all the way to Oasis Turpan that we will pass by the wind power station and vast Gobi desert in 3hrs.

Our first stop is
Bezkilik Thousand Buddha Caves
 located in the center of  Flaming Mountains. Then continue to
Tuyoq Valley
, an ancient oasis-village. We will have lunch in the local Uighur family before exploring this traditional village surrounde

Turpan and Flight to Kashgar from Urumqi

Continue your journey in Turpan today. We will head up to the
Karez Well
irrigation system that produce the best melons and grapes in China. Following is the visiting to 
Sugong Minaret
, a conduit for cultural exchange between different ethnic and religious groups.

Then, return to Urumqi with about 3hours driving and transfer you to catch the night flight to Kashgar.

Traffic:
Car+Flight

Kahgar City Tour

Today you will enjoy a full day excursion of Kashgar. Pay a visit to
 
Id Kah Mosque
, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities.

Sunday Bazaar
 
that is combined two section. The covered bazaar sells the clothing, nuts, household goods and many thingsout of your imagination.The outdoor Animal Bazar is the first bazaar we visit, wh

Drive along Karakom Highway to Karakul Lake

The tour starts with the nice buffet in the hotel, drives about 4hrs to
Karakul Lake
around 09:00.

After 1hr’s driving, we will stop at Opal village for a rest where you may stroll around the local bazaar with the feeling of the traditional local lifestyle.

Continue to enjoy the majestic views of the Sand dunes, mountains, and sandstone valley along the Karakorum Highway, the Hindu Kush

Kashgar – Naryn

After breakfast in the hotel, you will head to the Torugart Pass. our guide will help you clear up the issues on the custom and your Kyrgyz guide will meet you on the Chinese-Kyrgyz border. The road will go along mountain gorges at the most remote areas of Kyrgyzstan. 

On the way there we also admire the view of the third largest lake in Kyrgyzstan –
Chatyr kul Lake
. It is an endorheic alpine

Naryn – Bishkek

Early in the morning you will be transferred by car from Naryn to Bishkek city (400 km). The road itself from Naryn to Bishkek is just amazing! You will drive along mountain roads and on the way you will move over few high passes. The highest one is called Dolon pass. It is 3030 meters high above the sea level! 

You will be possible to meet real nomads who still live in yurts. Yurts are collap

Bishkek

After breakfast take your city tour. Visiting of the central
Ala-Too Square
,  the central square іn Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The square wаs built іn 1984 tо celebrate the 60th anniversary оf the Kyrgyz SSR, аt whіch tіme а massive statue оf Lenin wаs placed іn the square’s center. The statue оf Lenin wаs moved іn 2003 tо а smaller square іn the city, аnd а new statue called Erkindik (Freedom) wаs in

Departure from Bishkek

Today you will say goodbye to Bishkek, be transferred based on your flight or train schedule.  Wish you a pleasant journey home!

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
No accommodation

Meals:
Breakfast

INCLUDES

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 accom