【April 1-8】8D Xinjiang: Kashgar-Taxkorgan-Urumqi-Turpan

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Join us to get a wonderful experience with our Xinjiang Tour packages! You will definitely enjoy awesome view of Karakul Lake and harsh landscape of Pamir Plateau, and stroll around the exotic Kahgar Ancient Town. Explore one of the old cities along the Silk Road---Turpan, and be amazed by the wonderful Heavenly Lake.

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Airfare from Kashgar to Urumqi included in the package

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No.1Oldest Uighur Village

Set in a green valley fringed by the Flaming Mountains, this mud-brick village offers a fascinating glimpse of traditional Uyghur life and architecture. Visiting Tuyoq is a little like time travel, save for the odd awkwardly parked Landcruiser on its narrow, crooked streets. Don't leave without trying some of the locally produced mulberry juice or dried berries, available near the entrance.

No.2Summer Resort

As the closest Top attraction in Urumqi, Heavenly Lake is the ideal resort for the locals. You can go there all the year round, enjoy the different and unique view of the lake. Flower covering the side of the Lake in Spring, enjoy the cold and fresh air in summer, witness the golden mountains covered by the leaves. Snow-caped mountain in winter and go skating on the surface of the lake. 

No.3 Famous Livestock Market

If you are interested in observing local people, authentic trade, tasting very good, and fresh local fast food - you should come here. The fascinating bazaar is where horses, sheep, donkeys, goats, yaks, and cows are bought and sold. You can see lots of hard negotiations going on between the local folks. 

Wandering the incredible Kashgar Sunday Market that used to be a great place to meet locals, merchants and travelers along the Silk Road.

No.4 Spectacular Pamir Plateau

Driving on the China-Pakistan Highway to enjoy the beauty of Karakul Lake. On sunny days, the lake will show a completely different rich color. The lake reflects the holy Muztagh, a classic image in photography. Stroll in the Taxkorgan Stone Fortress with a history of more than 2000 year, enjoy the view of the surrounding snow-crowned mountains, grasslands, rivers, and even the flavor of the Tajik people's national traits.

No.5Local Cuisine

Xinjiang food is characterized by roast mutton, kebabs, roast fish, and rice to be eaten with the hand, which is quite different from that of the rest of China. Xinjiang Food has more Central Asian flavor than elsewhere in China, and many of the dishes use Islamic spices and flavoring. There is much of the food with peppers, and chili here tends to be very spicy too. The local Uighur people tend to be friendly, and eating is a real part of their lifestyle. Pull up a chair at a small Uighur restaurant, and someone will always make an effort to help you eat even if you don't speak the language.

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# Itinerary at a glance

Day1 Kashgar 

Airport pick up & Hotel check in

Day2 Kashgar-Taxkorgan

Sites: Karakul Lake, White Sand Lake

Day3 Taxkorgan-Kashgar 

Sites: Stone Fortress, Golden Grassland

Day4 Kashgar-Urumqi  

Sites: Sunday Bazaar, Idigar Mosque, Old Town, Handicraft Street

Day5 Urumqi 

Sites: Heavenly Lake, Grand Bazaar

Day6 Urumqi-Turpan

Sites: Tuyoq Village, Jiaohe Ruins

Day7 Turpan-Urumqi  

Sites: Karez Well, Sugong Minaret

Day8 Urumqi Departure

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Itinerary

D1: Kashgar Arrival

Today your flight will touch down in Kashgar, 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.

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Altitude: 1289m

Accommodation: In Kashgar

D2: Kashgar-Taxkorgan(320kms, 6hrs)

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: 🚗 320kms, 6hrs

Altitude: 3100m

Accommodation: In Taxkorgan

D3: Taxkorgan🚗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.  

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Altitude: 1289m

Accommodation: In Kashgar

D4: Kashgar-Urumqi

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

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Altitude: 836m

Accommodation: In Urumqi

D5: Urumqi-Heavenly Lake

Today you will drive to the picturesque Heavenly Lake, which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers, evergreen pine trees. Trekking 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. Afterwards, transfer back to Urumqi about the other 1.5hrs, visit the Xinjiang International Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi. You'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine.

Traffic: 🚗 120kms, 1.5hrs

Altitude: 836m

Accommodation: In Urumqi

D6: Urumqi-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: 🚗 200kms, 3hrs

Altitude: 36m

Accommodation: In Turpan

D7: Turpan-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.

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Altitude: 836m

Accommodation: In Urumqi

D8: Urumqi Departure

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

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Altitude: 836m

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Price Inclusion

√ Private transportation with good AC

√ Excellent English speaking guide

√ 4* Hotel with breakfast, and 5star hotel in Urumqi (2persons shared one room)

√ Entrance fee listed in the itinerary 

√ Travel permit to Karakul Lake, Taxkorgan

√ Airfare from Kashgar to Urumqi

√ 2bottles of water each person on daily use

√ Government tax

√ Travel insurance

Price Exclusion

× Personal expenses and tips to the guide and driver

× Full Board Meals

× Some activities such as boating, camel riding, culture show etc.

× Flight arrive in Kashgar and leave from Urumqi

Here is a 2-day Nanshan Hiking tour for your reference. If you want to extend the trip, please contact us for more details.

D1

Nanshan Hiking

Urumqi--Nanshan Chrysanthemum View platform

Driving time: 80kms, 1.5hr driving

After breakfast, at 9 am, drive about 80kms, 1.5hrs. We will arrive at Chrysanthemum View platform. Then we start to trek about 10-12kms along the road in the Nanshan mountain. You should bring some snacks and around 3pm back to the village at the foot of the mountain for late lunch in local Organic Restaurant. Back to Urumqi around 17:30. 

D2

Nanshan Hiking

Urumqi--Nanshan Shuixigou County 

Driving time: 80kms, 1.5hr driving

After breakfast, at 9 am, drive about 80kms, 1.5hrs. We will arrive at Shuixigou County. Then we start to trek about 6kms one way to the water fall in the valley, and then back to the entrance to have lunch in the local Kazahk Yurt. On the way back to Urumqi, there is a 2kms trekking route which is named Tianshan Route. Today a special afternoon tea will be arranged for you to taste coffee and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Nanshan.

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