Highlights

● Visit Xinjiang's most representative and exotic city- Kashgar get amazed by its famous Sunday bazaar; and feel the exotic culture in the Kashgar Old Town where you can experience the authentic Uighur living style.

● Driving on the China-Pakistan Highway to enjoy the stunning landscape surrounding the Karakul Lake, which is in the middle of the Pamir Mountains, higher than the legendary Lake Titicaca in South America.

● Enjoy the traditional Farmer Painting, Not having received formal training in art, these farmer-painters follow their own instincts when drawing. Themes are all based upon the farmers' lives.

● Step into the caves of Kizil Grottoes, which is the oldest Chinese Buddhist Cultural Palace, also the first stop of Buddhism in China to find out why it was the seat of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom and what role it has played on the ancient Silk Road and in the development of Chinese culture.

● Travel to N39° Desert, one of the 100 most beautiful shooting locations. To conquer the death desert that Swedish Explorer Sven Hedin did not make 122 years ago. Mysterious and seductive, it is a dream destination for both domestic and foreign explorers and outdoor enthusiasts.

● Visit the ancient Jiaohe Ruins, which is one of the best-preserved earthen architecture sights in the world. Admire the precious cultural treasures to find out why it was an ancient city and what role it has played on the ancient old Silk Road.

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Preview

Itinerary

Arrive in Kashgar

Drive on Karakoram Highway to visit Karakul Lake

Kashgar Sunday Market, Makit Farmer Painting

Taklamakan Desert Adventure, then drive to Aksu

Drive to Kuqa, stop at the ancient Kizil Grottoes

Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon Exploration

Drive to Turpan to enjoy the beautiful Jiaohe Sunset

Oldest Uighur Village, Karez Well, Sugong Minaret

Picturesque Heavenly Lake, Xinjiang Regional Museum

Depart from Urumqi

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.
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 4star 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.