10 Days Xinjiang Tour to Narat Grassland and Kashgar

Urumqi Arrival

Welcome to
Urumqi
, the capital of the
Xinjiang
Uygur Autonomous Region and the farthest major city from any ocean in the world. Known as a traveler’s paradise, it boasts stunning natural scenery, rich cultural heritage, and unique local traditions. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure.

Traffic:
Car

Flight to Yining, then Visit Sayram Lake

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then take the morning flight to Yining. Upon arrival, we will head to
Sayram Lake
, often called “the last tear of the Atlantic”. As Xinjiang’s largest alpine lake, it offers breathtaking scenery. Take a leisurely stroll along the shore and admire the blooming wildflowers and vast grasslands surrounding the lake.

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
Overnight in Yining

Meal

Drive to Tekes, Visit Kalajun Prairie (130kms)

This morning, you will begin your journey at the stunning
Kalajun Prairie
, a place as picturesque as a poem or painting. Known for its densely scattered springs, this prairie has long been a gathering place for herders to trade goods and celebrate cultural traditions. The name “Kalajun” comes from the Kazakh language, meaning “the dark wilderness”. For generations, the local nomads have maintain

Visit Naraty Grassland, then drive to Bayinbuluk (430kms)

After breakfast, we will drive to the
Nalati Grassland
, a legendary pastureland renowned since ancient times. Here, you’ll find vast river valleys, towering mountains, crisscrossed gorges, lush forests, and expansive open grasslands—perfect for photography. After exploring this breathtaking landscape, we’ll continue to Bayinbuluk for an overnight stay.

Traffic:
Car (430kms)

Hotel:
Overnig

Visit Bayinbuluk Grassland,then drive to Kuqa (260kms)

Enjoy breakfast this morning before heading out to explore the breathtaking
Bayanbulak Grassland
, the second largest grassland in China. Here, you’ll find lush green pastures, grazing sheep herds, and diverse plant life——a true natural paradise worthy of your time. Next, we’ll visit
Swan Lake
, China’s unique swan nature reserve and a haven for wild swans.

After the visit, we’ll drive to Kuqa

Visit Kizil Grottoes and Tianshan Great Canyon, then train to Kashgar

After enjoying the hotel buffet, we’ll begin our journey at the
Kizil Grottoes
, a quintessential example of Qiuci Buddhist cave art. Next, we’ll visit the
Tianshan Grand Canyon
, a world-class geological park that preserves 400 million years of Xinjiang’s crustal movement history. Our exploration continues in Kuqa Old Town, where you can greet local children at play, share smiles with elders re

Kashgar City Tour

Upon arrival in Kashgar, we will drive you to the hotel for check-in. Today, you will enjoy a full-day excursion in Kashgar. At 09:00, 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 the
Old Town
, where you can witness the open ceremony of the Maxilap show. Come and join the

Visit Karakul Lake, then drive to Taxkorgan (320kms)

Today, we will embark on an adventure to Taxkorgan, a remote town in western Xinjiang, bordering Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. This region is a historic section of the ancient Silk Road, the primary route connecting China to West Asia.

Along the way, you’ll experience the stunning
Karakul Lake
, where herds of livestock graze along the shore, their reflections shimmering in the pristin

Visit Stone Fortress, then drive back to Kashgar (320kms)

Drive back to Kashgar. Along the way, you will visit the
Stone Fortress
, an ancient structure with an oval shape. Its walls were constructed with sun-dried bricks atop a stone foundation and measure 1,285 meters in circumference.

After exploring the fortress, take a leisurely walk through the surrounding pastureland, where you can observe the traditional customs of the local Tajik people.

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End of Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time to explore the city on your own. Afterwards, your enjoyable Southern Xinjiang tour will conclude as you transfer to the airport for your flight to the next destination.

Traffic:
Car

Hotel:
No accommodation

Meals:
Breakfast

Altitude:
1298m

INCLUDES

Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will a