Embark on a lifetime journey through Xinjiang’s Silk Road, crossing the Taklimakan Desert and Karakoram Highway. Discover historical ruins and breathtaking landscapes.
Embark on a lifetime journey through Xinjiang’s Silk Road, crossing the Taklimakan Desert and Karakoram Highway. Discover historical ruins and breathtaking landscapes.
Kashgar City Cultural Walking Tour
Kashgar - Often hailed as “the best-preserved example of a traditional Silk Road city in Central Asia,” Kashgar is evolving with modern developments. As a cultural hub in China, it ranks among the top Silk Road destinations. Today, enjoy a full-day excursion visiting the Kashgar Sunday Livestock Market, Apak…
Kashgar City Cultural Walking Tour
Kashgar - Often hailed as “the best-preserved example of a traditional Silk Road city in Central Asia,” Kashgar is evolving with modern developments. As a cultural hub in China, it ranks among the top Silk Road destinations. Today, enjoy a full-day excursion visiting the Kashgar Sunday Livestock Market, Apak Hoja Tomb, Idkah Mosque, and the old town. Delight in Uyghur local dishes like kebabs and hand-pulled noodles at the finest Uyghur restaurant in Kashgar.
Kashgar Livestock Market - The guide will lead you to the livestock market, offering a glimpse into the authentic lives of Uyghur farmers and their business practices.
Abakh Hoja Tomb - This well-preserved shrine in Kashgar showcases unique 17th-century architecture. Experience a live Uyghur wedding and dance performance.
Kashgar-Tashkorgan via Karakoram Highway/5hr Drive
Karakul Lake - Karakul Lake is a rare highland lake at an elevation of 3,600 meters, located along the Karakoram Highway, 200 km southwest of Kashgar. It is encircled by snow-capped peaks like Mt Muztagh Ata (7,546m) and Konggur (7,649m). If time permits, enjoy a hike around the lake.
Tashkurgan Fort - Explore the stone city ruins with a history spanning 2,000 years.
Tashkorgan - Return to Kashgar via Karakoram Highway /5hr Drive
Kashgar - Depart early to travel the renowned “Dragon Road” in Xinjiang, then return to Kashgar. En route, visit Taheman Grassland, Karakul Lake, and Sand Mountain Lake along the Karakoram Highway, arriving back in Kashgar by evening.
Kashgar-Shache - Heitan/Hotan (Khotan/和田）/6hr Drive
Hotan Tours/2hr Drive
Hotan-Kuqa (Kucha, 库车) via Crossing Taklamakan Desert from South to North/9hr Drive
Kucha Tours - Night Train to Turpan
Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (Kezi’er Qian Fo Dong) - Renowned for its well-preserved ancient Buddhist art in China, a professional guide will lead you through the caves, explaining each Buddha painting.
Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon - Nestled in the Tianshan Mountains, this canyon is surrounded by striking red mountains.
Arrive in Turpan and Start Tour
Turpan Kariz Underground Water System - This ancient underground irrigation system has been sustaining Turpan for thousands of years.
Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja) - One of Xinjiang’s best-preserved ancient city ruins.
Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta) - The only minaret mosque along China’s Silk Road.
Turpan Tours then Drive to Urumqi
Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto) - The guide will take you through this ancient city, sharing its rich history.
Xinjiang Int’l. Dabazha Scenic Spot - Upon arrival in Urumqi, visit the International Grand Bazaar.
Urumqi - Museum - Heavenly Lake
Urumqi - Travel from Turpan to Urumqi, Xinjiang’s capital, enjoying the stunning Tianshan Mountain range and numerous wind power plants. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and explore the International Grand Bazaar on a walking tour.
Departure from Urumqi, Guide and Driver Will Drop You Off at Train Station
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport - The guide and driver will escort you to the airport, concluding your tour.
- Necessary permits for foreigners to travel on the Karakoram Highway to Tashkorgan
- Sleeper train ticket from Kuqa to Turpan
- Knowledgeable tour guide in different languages for the whole trip
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- All entrance fees to attractions and historical sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport and train station pick-up…
- Necessary permits for foreigners to travel on the Karakoram Highway to Tashkorgan
- Sleeper train ticket from Kuqa to Turpan
- Knowledgeable tour guide in different languages for the whole trip
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- All entrance fees to attractions and historical sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport and train station pick-up and drop-off
- All expenses of the guide and driver (meals, accommodation, fuel, taxes, tolls, parking fees)
- 3-4 hotel accommodations shared by two persons per room
- personal expenses
- costs of luches and dinners
- air ticket cost to arrive to Kashgar and depart from Urumqi
- Tips
- personal expenses
- costs of luches and dinners
- air ticket cost to arrive to Kashgar and depart from Urumqi
- Tips
This tour begins in Kashgar and ends in Urumqi, allowing you to experience all the must-see places in Xinjiang by visiting top Silk Road destinations along both the southern and northern routes. You’ll drive across the Taklimakan Desert, the second-largest shifting desert in the world, and also traverse the adventurous Karakoram Highway, which extends…
This tour begins in Kashgar and ends in Urumqi, allowing you to experience all the must-see places in Xinjiang by visiting top Silk Road destinations along both the southern and northern routes. You’ll drive across the Taklimakan Desert, the second-largest shifting desert in the world, and also traverse the adventurous Karakoram Highway, which extends into Pakistan through stunning snow-capped landscapes. Xinjiang offers a diverse range of scenery, from its dry, continental landscapes in the south to its towering, snow-capped mountain peaks. The region is also rich in historical ruins and archaeological sites. Following the path of Marco Polo on this tour could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
