8 days tour

Comfort 8-Day Xinjiang Tour: Urumqi, Tianchi, Turpan, Kashga

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Comfort 8-Day Xinjiang Tour: Urumqi, Tianchi, Turpan, Kashga

This tour includes:

Flights

Urumqi/Kashgar(Economy)

Meals

7 breakfasts

Others

Entrance Fees

Accommodation

4-star hotel 6 nights in Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan 3-star hotel in Taxkorgan 1 night

Guide

Local English-speaking guide

Transport

Private transfer apart from Kashgar city day tour Taxi in Kashgar city day tour

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Itinerary of your trip Comfort 8-Day Xinjiang Tour: Urumqi, Tianchi, Turpan, Kashga

  • Day 1 Urumqi Arrival Transfer
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Urumqi Arrival Transfer

      Welcome to Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. Upon arrival Urumqi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your free time to explore.Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Urumqi

      Transport: Private airport transfer 

      Meal: N/A

  • Day 2 Urumqi To Turpan By Car, Sighteeing In Turpan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Urumqi To Turpan By Car, Sighteeing In Turpan

      ยญ Today you will take 3-hour car ride to Turpan, which used to be a hub on the ancient Silk Road in the history.  

      In Turpan, you will visit the endless Kumtag Desert, which is wonderful place to walk on the Sand.

      Today you will visit the impressive Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves where you will learn the history of Turpan on the ancient Silk Road.  The caves are situated in the amazing Flaming Mountain valley, it is a wonderful place to take photos.

      Moreover, you will view Emin Minaret, the token of the city of Turpan with typical Uyghur architecture, which was built in 1777AD. 

      Then you will head to hotel to check in Turpan.

      Accommodation: Overnight in Turpan

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3 Turpan To Urumqi By Car After Sighteeing Jiaohe City Ruin And Karez
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Turpan To Urumqi By Car After Sighteeing Jiaohe City Ruin And Karez

      Today you will explore the Ancient City of Jiaohe that is a huge city ruin built on a big terrace being protected by two rivers. Then, you will visit the Karez Irrigation System, which supplies the water to the people living in the dry Turpan Depression by the underground system. 

      Later, you will drive back to Urumqi, you have opportunity to visit the Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar before moving back to hotel.

      Accommodation: Overnight in Urumqi

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 4 Urumqi To Tianchi, Fly To Kashgar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Urumqi To Tianchi, Fly To Kashgar

      This morning you will take 1-hour ride to Heavenly Lake, or Tianchi in Chinese, which is a high mountain lake with stunning scenery in the Tianshan Mountains. 

      Then you will catch 2-hour flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel.

      ยญAccommodation: Overnight in Kashgar

      Transport: Private vehicle + flight

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 5 Kashgar City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kashgar City Tour

      Today you are busy to explore the historical city Kashgar with a local guide. You will visit the old Id Ghar Mosque, the old town, Apa Hoja Mausoleum, and Animal Bazaar (Only on Sundays). It is so interesting to wander around in the old town of Kashgar to view the old houses, traditional shops, fruit stands, markets, and mosques. You can taste some local drinks and snacks if you wish. 

      Transport: Public transfer/Taxi

      Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar

      Meal: Breakfast

  • Day 6 Kashgar To Karakul & Taxkorgan By Car(320Km 6H)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kashgar To Karakul & Taxkorgan By Car(320Km 6H)

      Today you will take a car ride to the Pamir Plateau. Firstly, the red mountains on the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway are amazing. Then the White Sand Lake beside the snow-capped mountains is impressively pretty. At lunch time, you will arrive at the Karakul Lake, which is situated by the renowned Muztag Ata, the father of Ice. Karakul Lake is a beautiful mountain lake with altitude nearly 3600 meters. It is a stunning scenery to view the lake and the snow-capped mountains at the same time.

      The Kirgiz are local people living in the houses and yurts near the lake.

      Later, you will continue the driving to Taxkorgan that is situated at the border between China and Pakistan, where there are Tajik people living here. Tonight you will stay in a hotel with the altitude around 3300 meters. 

      You could taste the yak hot pot for your dinner.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Taxkorgan

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 7 Taxkorgan Back To Kashgar By Car (320Km 6H)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Taxkorgan Back To Kashgar By Car (320Km 6H)

      Enjoy the small town scenery in Taxkorgan this morning, then you will visit the Stone City that was built 2000 years ago, and the ruin still can trace back its original style. It said the stone city used to be the small state in the history in the ancient Silk Road.

      Moreover, you will also view the grassland on the Pamir Plateau, where there are yaks, sheep and horses etc.

      Later, you will take a car ride back to Kashgar.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar

      Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 8 Departing From Kashgar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departing From Kashgar

      Transferred to Kashagr airport to catch your flight heading for your next destination, where the wonderful Silk Road tour concludes.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Meals: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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