Highlights

The price is based on 2persons in a private tour for 4star hotel.

  • Pay a visit to the Oldest Uygur Village - Tuyoq Village, which is full of mystery and magic.

  • Admire the picturesque scenery of Heavenly Lake and appreciate the masterpiece of nature. 

  • Visit Kashgar was a strategically important town with easy ccess to Central Asia and Russia.

  • Experience the incredible Sunday Market in Kashgar, it still keeps the way of trading as thousand years ago practised in the ancient Silk Route.

  •  Amazed by the fantastic landscape of Pamir Plateau on the way to Karakul Lake.

  • Wandering in the Kashgar Old Town, take the photo of lovely kids, chat with the locals, and admire the craftsmen.

ITINERARY Close All

Day 1Urumqi Arrival

Today your flight will touch down in Urumqi, We will meet you at the airport exit with a welcome board and then transfer to the local hotel check in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this city.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: In Urumqi
Altitude: 836m
  • Urumqi.

  • Urumqi

Day 2Urumqi-Turpan

Today we will drive to the histroical sites and oasis land of Turpan. A must and first visit is the oldest Uighur village Tuyoq Village located in the very center of Flaming Mountain Canyon. The village consists of four parts: Canyon scenery, Maza tomb and the old buildings of the ancient village. 

And pay a visit to the Jiaohe Ruins, one of the best preserved ruins of its ancient era in China, it was include in the World Heritage List on June 22, 2014.

Traffic: Car 200kms, 3hrs
Hotel: In Turpan
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 36m
  • Toyuq

  • Turpan..

Day 3Turpan-Urumqi

Morning depart from the hotel, we will head to the Karez Well, which is special kind of irrigation system, here you can not only visit this ancient irrigation system, but also get rid of the heat of summer. 

In Turpan Gaochang District, there is a must-see place for travelers. It is a collection house. The owner is a 71-year-old man who is friendly and easy-going, and loves to chat. People named the shop "Turpan's Grandpa Antique Shop".

Then explore the Sugong Minaret, the largest Islamic minaret in China built in 1778. After visiting, we will transfer back to Urumqi for rest.

Traffic: Car 200kms, 3hrs
Hotel: In Urumqi
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 836m
  • Karez Well

  • Turpan's Grandpa Antique Shop

Day 4Urumqi-Kashgar

Today we will drive to the picturesque Heavenly Lake, which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers, evergreen pine trees. Walking along the lake in the fresh air or you can explore further uo to the Maya Mountain by the cable car to enjoy the magnificent view of the Mountains. 

After visiting, say goodbye to Urumqi and you will be transferred to the airport to take the flight to Kashgar.

Traffic: Car, Plane
Hotel: In Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 1298m
  • Heavenly Lake.

  • Heavenly Lake

Day 5Kashgar Sightseeing

Today meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby, then we will do full day Kashgar city excursion. we will visit the Idigar Mosque, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities. 

Around 10:30 we have to visit the Old Town when the open ceremony ready to greeting all the tourists with the culture show, further exploration to the special culture and experience the lifestyle with the arrangements of the visiting to the local Uighur Family. 

Then we will pay a visit to the famous Sunday bazaar that is combined two section. The covered bazaar sells the clothing, nuts, household goods and many things out of your imagination. The outdoor Animal Bazaar is the first bazaar we visit, where the farmers and buyers arriving by donkey cart, truck, bicycle, horseback, motorbike or on foot, with their animals. It's loud, lively and cheerful as they arrive. 

It is quite interesting to witness their typical methods of bargain.Kashgar city tour ends with the wandering to the bustling Handicraft street, dazzling jewelry, primitive pottery,unique musical instrument, daily resources of the locals. The spare time in the tea-house is our special arrangement for you to relax and get a feel for the local culture and traditions. 

Traffic: Car
Hotel: In Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 1298m
  • Handicraft Street

  • Kashgar Old Town

Day 6Kashgar-Taxkorgan

In the morning, enjoy your nice buffet breakfast. your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby to start the adventure. Driving on the China and Pakistan highway about 4hrs to enjoy the landscape of Pamirs Plateau. 

Experience beautiful Karakul Lake where the herds of livestock around the lakeside are reflected in lake Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and graze their herds before shuttling you onward to Taxkorgan. The following day will be spent exploring the stunning landscape surrounding the highway, and we will drive to Taxkrogan County for overnight stay.   


Traffic: Car 320kms, 6hrs
Hotel: In Taxkorgan
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 3100m
  • Karakul Lake

  • Pamirs Plateau

Day 7Taxkorgan-Kashgar

Before drive back to Kashgar, you will visit the Stone Fortress. The city is oval in shape and the city walls were built with sun-dried bricks on stone foundation. It is 1285 metres in circumference outside. 

Over the past few years, new wooden pathways have been constructed to allow tourist to walk these beautiful grasslands, known as the Golden Grassland. From here you can get even better photos of the Stone Fortress. Walking around the pastureland to see Local Tajiks customs.  


Traffic: Car
Hotel: In Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 1298m
  • Golden Grassland

  • Stone Fortress

Day 8Kashgar Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and back to your destination. Wish you a pleasant journey home!

Traffic: Car
Altitude: 1298m

Dates & availability

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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 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

  • Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary

  • 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.

EXCLUDES

  • 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

TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.