9-day Legacy of Xinjiang Silk Route

Tour Code: TSR-X-02 , Tour Type: Private Tour

Xinjiang, means 'The New Territory', with its simplicity and natural beauty wins the hearts of the tourists. Dotted with serene lakes, mighty deserts, boundless glasslands and pastures, surrounded by snowcapped mountains, give the region its unique character. It has a large influence of Muslim. Right from exploring the Islamic heritage and Silk Road heritage to remarkable landscapes and backwater heaven of Tashkorgan, the 'Legacy of Xinjiang Silk Route' tour is a wonderful option.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Turpan

Transfer via: train - your arrangement

Activities for today: Train station to hotel transfer

Today you take bullet train to Turpan Train Station where you will be met by our representatives. Located in located in the east of Xinjiang, Turpan has long been the center of a fertile oasis (with water provided by the karez canal system) and an important trade center. It was historically located along the Silk Road.
DAY 2 Turpan

Activities for today: Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Well, Turpan Museum, Emin Minaret

This morning, have a walk tour in Jiaohe Ancient City (1-2hrs), then learn some interesting facts about the ancient irrigation technology in Karez Well scenic area. In the afternoon, pay a visit to Turpan Museum where you can learn history and civilization about the area. Drive to grape village and walk into Qing dynasty mosque and photo with Emin Minaret, which is the only mosque with a minaret in China.

Optional: Enjoy local family food at a vineyard.
DAY 3 Turpan

Activities for today: Tuyuk Village, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Astana Ancient Tombs

Drive to flaming mountain valley, walk in the Tuyoq Village (Tuyuk Village) and visit the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves. After lunch, drive to Astana Ancient Tombs to visit 3 Tang dynasty underground tombs.

Optional: Glider sightseeing at Flaming Mountain; battery car tour at Gaochang Ancient City.
DAY 4 Turpan - Urumqi

Activities for today: Heavenly Lake

Drive 4 hours (270 km) to Urumqi. After lunch (your own arrangement), drive to Tianshan Tianchi National Forest Park to visit the beautiful Heavenly Lake (2-4 hrs).

Optional: Lake cruise, cable car to peak sightseeing.
DAY 5 Urumqi-Kashgar

Transfer via: flight - our arrangement

Activities for today: Museum of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi International Grand Barzzar

Morning learn more about people and history of Xinjiang at Museum of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. After lunch at Urumqi International Grand Barzzar, you are escorted to Urumchi Diwopu International Airport for the flight to Kashgar (1600km 2.5 hr).
DAY 6 Kashgar

Activities for today: Kashgar Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque, Sunday Livestock Market, Central Asia Sunday Market, Aba Khoja Mausoleum

Our tour this morning starts in Kashgar Ancient City, a place to see old Uyghur houses. Enjoy tea break and dance with the locals in the town, then walk into Id Kah Mosque, famous for its buildings dating back to 996 and being the largest mosque in China. Drive to see Sunday Livestock Market and Central Asia Sunday Market (Western and Central Asian Bazaar for International Trade), followed by pay a visit to Aba Khoja Mausoleum (aka Fragrant Concubine Tomb).

Optional: traditional Chinese message
DAY 7 Kashgar-Tashkorgan

Activities for today: White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata

Drive to Tajik county via China-Pakistan Pamir mountain road. En route, we will visit White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, and Muztagh Ata (Muztagata Peak). (210km 7hr)

Optional: Camel riding at Lake Kurakuri, Tajik family visit, Yak hotpot
DAY 8 Tashkorgan-Kashgar

Activities for today: Stone Castle, Golden Grassland, Tajik Museum

Today, our sightseeing focuses on Tashkorgan's main attractions including Stone Castle, Golden Grassland and Tajik Museum. Drive back to Kashgar. (210km 7hr)
DAY 9 Kashgar

Transfer via: flight - your arrangement

Activities for today: Hotel to airport transfer

Fly home anytime. A transfer from your hotel to Kashgar International Airport is included for your flight home. Allow a minimum of two - three hours at the airport for check-in.

Price Details & Inclusions of this Trip

Price Includes

Entrance fees:: To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
Meals:: All meals as specified in the itinerary. "B" stands for Chinese or western breakfast at your hotel. "L" for Chinese Lunch at local Chinese restaurant. "D" for Chinese dinner at local Chinese restaurant. If you have any special request about meals, like vegetarian, or Indian food etc, please inform us in advance.
Private Transfers:: Between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the cities by the private air conditioned vehicle with driver.
Private tour escort for Sightseeing:: As outlined in the Itinerary will be escorted with English-speaking guide.
The English-speaking guide and driver of each city accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
Hotels:: Service includes standard rooms for your tour group.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
Transportation:: All the domestic airfare of economy class with airport tax/ or train ticket(s) as specified in the itinerary.
Service Charge & Government Taxes.
Arrangements:: The tour cost includes the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Excludes

Entry / Exit Airfare or train tickets..
Visa Fees; Trip Insurance; Credit Card Processing Fee;.
Excess Baggage Charges:: For checked luggage: Adult and children are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance in economy class of 20kg / 44. The size limit for each piece is 40x60x 100cmor 15.7x 23.6x 39.4 inches. For carry-on luggage: each economy class passenger is allowed one piece of 5kg / 11 lbs. The size limit for each piece is 20 x 40 x 55cm or 7.8 x 15.7 x 21.6 inches.
Personal Expenses:: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities and sightseeing.
Meals:: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L" or "D".
Gratuities to guides or drivers.

Departure: Any day you want
Reply: Within 0.5~23.5 hrs.

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Our Advantages & Promise

One-on-one travel consultant service.
Flexible time schedule to suit your pace.
Selected and trained guides.
Western style service standard