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7-Day Tashkurgan, Kashgar and Turpan from Kashgar to Urumqi

Our Price: from
US$1256
￥8506
€1098
C$1760
Rs.121119
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days) Duration: 7 days Language: Mandarin Chinese Group Size: Max 20 people Visit Kashgar (China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Old City), Tashkurgan (Golden Grass Beach, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak, Stone City, Tashkurgan Wetland Viewing Platform, White Sand Lake), Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Well, Sugong Pagoda, Tuyugou Valley), Urumqi (Heavenly Lake (Tianchi), International Grand Bazaar).
Highlights:
  • Explore the ancient Kashgar Old City, a living thousand-year-old town.
  • Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, one of the world's most beautiful and highest roads.
  • Visit the stunning Karakul Lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata Peak.
  • See the unique White Sand Lake and Tashkurgan Wetland on the Pamir Plateau.
  • Discover the ancient Stone City and Golden Grass Beach in Tashkurgan.
  • Visit the Id Kah Mosque, the largest mosque in Xinjiang.
  • Experience the Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) in the Tianshan Mountains.
  • Explore the historical sites of Turpan, including the Jiaohe Ruins and Karez Well system.

Itinerary

Day 1:Arrive in Kashgar

Hotel: Standard: Kashgar City Hotel
Meals: Meal: Excluded
Arrive in Kashgar, known as the 'living ancient city'. After hotel check-in, enjoy free time to explore the vibrant night scene of the ancient city.

Day 2:Kashgar - Tashkurgan(292 km)

Hotel: Standard: Tashkurgan Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to Tashkurgan. Visit scenic spots including Muztagh Ata Peak, White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, and the Tashkurgan Wetland Viewing Platform.
  • Kashgar, CN
    Kashgar is a historic city in southwestern Xinjiang, a key Silk Road hub known for its strong Uyghur culture, ancient lanes, and vibrant bazaars.
  • China-Pakistan Friendship Highway (Passing By)
    The China-Pakistan Friendship Highway is a high-altitude road connecting Kashgar, China, with Pakistan, traversing the spectacular Pamir Mountains with breathtaking scenery.
  • Tashkurgan, CN
    Tashkurgan is a border county town on the Pamir Plateau in Xinjiang, known for its Tajik culture, the ancient Stone City ruins, and surrounding high-altitude lake scenery.
  • Muztagh Ata Peak
    Muztagh Ata is a famous snow-capped peak on the Pamir Plateau, over 7,500 meters high, with a majestic presence and perennial glaciers, often called the 'Father of Ice Mountains'.
  • White Sand Lake
    White Sand Lake is a lake on the Pamir Plateau, attracting visitors with the striking contrast between its unique white sand dunes along the shore and its deep blue waters.
  • Karakul Lake
    Karakul Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake on the Pamir Plateau, with deep waters and the majestic backdrop of Muztagh Ata Peak, offering serene and stunning views.
  • Tashkurgan Wetland Viewing Platform
    The Tashkurgan Wetland Viewing Platform offers a vantage point to overlook the plateau wetlands and grassland scenery, with expansive views and a tranquil environment.

Day 3:Tashkurgan - Kashgar(292 km)

Hotel: Standard: Kashgar City Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Visit the ancient Stone City and Golden Grass Beach in Tashkurgan. Then return to Kashgar via the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway.
  • Tashkurgan, CN
    Tashkurgan is a border county town on the Pamir Plateau in Xinjiang, known for its Tajik culture, the ancient Stone City ruins, and surrounding high-altitude lake scenery.
  • Stone City
    Stone City is an ancient castle ruin near Tashkurgan, built on a high mound. It was the royal city of the ancient Puli Kingdom on the Silk Road, rich in historical atmosphere.
  • Golden Grass Beach
    Golden Grass Beach is a vast wetland grassland near Tashkurgan town. In autumn, the grass turns golden, creating a beautiful scene against the snow mountains and blue sky.

Day 4:Kashgar - Urumqi(1472 km)

Hotel: Standard: Urumqi City Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Visit the Id Kah Mosque and explore Kashgar Old City, including the morning gate ceremony. Later, take a flight to Urumqi.
  • Kashgar, CN
    Kashgar is a historic city in southwestern Xinjiang, a key Silk Road hub known for its strong Uyghur culture, ancient lanes, and vibrant bazaars.
  • Id Kah Mosque
    The Id Kah Mosque, located in central Kashgar, is one of the largest mosques in China, with distinctive Islamic architecture. It is a key religious and cultural center in Kashgar.
  • Kashgar Old City
    Kashgar Old City is the soul of Kashgar. Its maze-like lanes are filled with traditional Uyghur houses of earth and wood, handicraft workshops, and unique shops, brimming with local life.

Day 5:Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi

Hotel: Standard: Urumqi City Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Take a day trip to the Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) in the Tianshan Mountains. Return to Urumqi to visit the International Grand Bazaar.
  • Urumqi, CN
  • Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
    Heavenly Lake is a high-altitude lake at the foot of Bogda Peak in the Tianshan Mountains. Its clear, azure waters are surrounded by snow-capped peaks, forests, and meadows, creating a picturesque scene.
  • International Grand Bazaar
    The International Grand Bazaar is a famous market in Urumqi with Islamic-style architecture, offering a wide array of Xinjiang crafts, dried fruits, carpets, and local snacks.

Day 6:Urumqi - Turpan(192 km)

Hotel: Standard: Turpan City Hotel
Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Drive to Turpan. Visit key historical and cultural sites including Tuyugou Valley, Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Well, and Sugong Pagoda.
  • Turpan, CN
  • Tuyugou Valley
    Tuyugou Valley is a canyon within the Flaming Mountains, famous for its ancient Uyghur village, traditional adobe architecture, and the colorful rock walls on both sides of the gorge.
  • Jiaohe Ancient City
    Jiaohe Ancient City is a vast ruin of a Tang Dynasty city in the Turpan Basin, built on a loess cliff at the confluence of two rivers. It is one of the world's best-preserved earthen architecture cities.
  • Karez Well
    The Karez Well is an ancient underground irrigation system in the Turpan region, channeling snowmelt from the Tianshan Mountains through underground tunnels. Hailed as an 'underground Great Wall,' it showcases the ingenuity of ancient people.
  • Sugong Pagoda
    The Sugong Pagoda is a landmark Islamic-style brick minaret in Turpan, known for its intricate geometric brickwork and historical significance as a relic of the region's cultural heritage.

Day 7:Turpan - Urumqi DEP(195 km)

Meals: Breakfast: Included; Lunch: Excluded; Dinner: Excluded
Transfer from Turpan to Urumqi airport or train station for departure.

Departure & Return

Complimentary Transfer Service
(Available only on designated group departure and end dates)

  • Free Pick‑up: Arrivals between 08:00 - 22:00

  • Free Drop‑off: Departures between 09:00 - 23:00 (early morning flights are also covered if you are willing to leave in advance)

Transfers are currently provided with a driver only. If multiple guests arrive around the same time, a guide may be arranged at our discretion. Any policy updates will be communicated separately.

  • If you arrive before the group start date or leave after the group end date, a separate transfer fee applies

  • If your arrival or departure falls outside the free transfer time window, a separate transfer fee also applies

  • For shared group transfers, guests with close arrival times will be picked up together, with a waiting time of approximately 1.5 hours. If you prefer not to wait, please notify us at least 1 day in advance to arrange a private transfer at an additional cost.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Transportation: Kashgar to Urumqi economy class air ticket (including 20kg checked baggage).
Hotel accommodation in standard twin/double room.
Hotel breakfasts.
First entrance tickets and necessary shuttle bus within scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
All vehicle expenses (including tolls, fuel, vehicle mountain entry fees).
Airport/station pickup and drop-off service (shared transfer, waiting time may be up to 1.5 hours).
Professional Chinese-speaking guide service.
Travel accident insurance, vehicle seat insurance, travel agency liability insurance.
Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.

Price Excludes

Transportation: International/domestic airfare to/from the tour start/end point.
Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, pay TV, drinks, snacks, alcohol, and other personal hotel charges.
Force Majeure: Additional costs due to unforeseen circumstances (natural disasters, war, strikes, epidemics, flight changes, insufficient participants).
Gratuities: Suggested tips for guide (RMB 40-70 per person per day) and driver (RMB 20-50 per person per day).
Meals: Lunches and dinners not included.