12 days tour

Southern Xinjiang 12D: Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Hetian, Taklimak

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Southern Xinjiang 12D: Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Hetian, Taklimak

This tour includes:

Accommodation

As per itinerary 11 nights

Transport

Private Vehicle

Others

Entrance Fees

Guide

Local English-speaking guide

Meals

11 Breakfasts 10 Lunches

Not included:

Insurance

You MUST show your travel insurance for this tour.

Flights

Others

Dinners Gratuities

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Xinjiang 12D: Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Hetian, Taklimak

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

      Arrival Kashgar

      Welcome to Kashgar, the old city on the ancient Silk Road in Xinjiang Proinvce in China. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Kashgar.

      Enjoy your free time for the rest of the day.

      Overnight in Kashgar 5-star hotel

      Meals: NULL

  • Day 2 Sightseeing In Kashgar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sightseeing In Kashgar

      Today is a busy day to explore Kashagr with a local guide. You will take the city tour by the first stop to visit the Apa Hoja Mausoleum which was built in 1640 by local Imam for his father, and later it became a family graveyard to bury 72 people for 5 generations. The mausoleum is impressive for its delicate Uyghur architectural style including the blue tiles, the dome and the minaret. 

      Next, you will visit Kashgar old town to explore the interesting area where there are old houses for shops, workshops, restaurants, bakery, and tea houses etc. It displays the long history and vivid lifestyle in Kashgar from ancient Silk Road period to today. Handicraft Street is a must-see section in the old town, where the huge music instruments and bronze vessels are very impressive. You might taste some local snacks here, such as Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits etc. before visiting the old Id Ghar Mosque, the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. Enter the mosque at non-praying time to appreciate its architecture and decor, please wear long pants and cover the shoulders for ladies while visiting this mosque. 

      Lunch is arranged at a local Uyghurโ€™s house for you to taste the authentic and traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau...etc. 

      The animal bazaar is relocated near Kashgar Airport and opens only on Sundays. So if it is Sunday, you will also visit the Animal Bazaar as well.

      Overnight in Kashgar 5-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 3 Kashgar To Tashkurgan By Car Via Karakul Lake
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kashgar To Tashkurgan By Car Via Karakul Lake

      Today you will take about 4 hours by a private vehicle departing from Kashgar to Karakul Lake. You will drive along the renown friendship highway to Pamir Plateau. On the way, you will stop at Upar Uyghur town to buy some snacks and fruites before heading to the mountains. Then you will view the pretty White Sand Lake that looks like a mirror reflecting the snow-capped mountains on the lake water. After lunch, you will wander around the stunning Karakul Lake(3600 meter), which is situated beside Muztagh Summit. The mountain, the lake and the yurt around the lake create a picture of paradise. Later, you will continue driving to Tashkurgan.

      Overnight in Kashkurgan 3-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 4 Tashkurgan Back To Kashgar By Car
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tashkurgan Back To Kashgar By Car

      Enjoy the small town scenery in Tashkurgan, then you will visit the Stone City that was built 2000 years ago, and the ruin still can trace back its original style. Enjoy the grassland view outside the town.

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

      Overnight in Kashgar 5-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 5 Kashgar To Hetian(Hotan) By Car/Van
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kashgar To Hetian(Hotan) By Car/Van

      After hotel breakfast, you will take 6-hour car ride to Hetian or Hotan. Upon arrival, you will explore Hetian Bazaar, Silk Factory, and Carpet Factory with your guide.

      Overnight in Hetian 5-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 6 Hetian(Hotan) To Kuqa By Car For 9 Hours 650Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hetian(Hotan) To Kuqa By Car For 9 Hours 650Km

      Today you will drive through the Taklimakan Desert highway from Hetian(Hotan) to Kuqa. Enjoy the fantastic desert landscape. Lunch is packed meal today as no restaurants are available on the way.

      Overnight in Kuqa 5-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 7 Sightseeing In Kuqa: Kizil Caves And Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sightseeing In Kuqa: Kizil Caves And Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon

      This morning you will take one-hour ride along the ancient Silk Road to Kizil Grottoes, the earliest one in China, which was built 1700 years ago and still can see the colorful frescos and paintings in the caves. The Kizil is famous for its various Jataka stories that were painted on the diamond paintings. 

      Later, you will head another one hour to explore the red Tianshan Mysterious Canyon, that is a 5-km long canyon in the southern Tianshan Mountains.

      Afterwards you will be transferred back to Kuqa hotel.

      Overnight in Kuqa 5-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 8 Kuqa To Korla By Car For 4 Hours 300Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kuqa To Korla By Car For 4 Hours 300Km

      After hotel breakfast, you will visit the well-known Subash Monastery Ruin that was the royal family supported temple for Qiuci Kingdom 1500 years ago, and still there are clay walls, rooms and gates exhibiting its splendid history. 

      Afterwards you will head to Kuqa old town to visit the Kuqa Mosque that is a well-known mosque for the Islamic Court in the past.

      Take 4-hour ride to Kuqa from Korla in the afternoon.

      Overnight in Korla 5-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 9 Korla To Turpan By Car For 6 Hours 410Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Korla To Turpan By Car For 6 Hours 410Km

      After hotel breakfast, you will drive from Korla to Turpan through Hougou Valley in the Tianshan mountains.

      Upon arrival, you will visit the Jiaohe Ancient City Ruin. 

      Overnight in Turpan 4-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 10 Sightseeing In Turpan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sightseeing In Turpan

      Turpan is a hub on the ancient Silk Road, and there are lots of historical sites that are renown for its well-preserved conditions. Today you will visit Bezklik Grottos, Astana Ancient Tombs, the Ancient City of Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, Toyuk Valley, and Emin Minaret with a local guide. You will taste some dried fruits and eat Uyghur food.

      Overnight in Turpan 4-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

  • Day 11 Turpan To Uurmqi By Car For 3 Hours 180Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Turpan To Uurmqi By Car For 3 Hours 180Km

      Afterwards you will take 3-hour car ride from Turpan to Uruqmi, enjoy the landscape of the desert, grassland, and Tianshan highway on the way. 

      In Urumqi, you will visit the renowned Xinjiang Museum(close on Mondays) that is famous for the well-preserved mummies, particularly Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Princess. 

      Later, 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. 

      Afterwards, you will come back to Urumqi to check in the hotel.

      Overnight in Urumqi 5-star hotel

      Meals: Breakfast and lunch

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

      Departing From Urumqi

      Today it is departure day, you will be transferred to Urumqi Airport to catch your flight, where the wonderful Southern Xinjiang tour concludes.

      Meal: 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

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

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: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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