10-Day Private Tour of Eastern, Southern, and Western Xinjiang: Silk Road

English

Private group

Departing from Ürümqi

Kashgar Prefecture

* Bilingual English and Chinese Tour Guide

Travel with ease, free from language barriers.

* High-Standard Hotels Throughout

Enjoy a premium experience with stays in local 4-star standard hotels throughout the tour.

* Private Tours for 2-6 People, No Grouping with Strangers

One booking, one group, a pure travel experience with no shopping stops.

* Luxury Business Vehicle for a More Relaxing Journey

9-seater converted to 7-seater - Luxury 7-seater business vehicle.

* Xinjiang Silk Road + In-depth History and Cultural Experience + Magnificent Natural Landscapes

——Turpan Karez Well ——Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon ——Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves ——Taklamakan Desert Highway ——Yarkand Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park ——Kashgar Old City ——Baisha Lake ——Karakul Lake·Muztagh Ata ——Stone City·Golden Grass Beach ——Oyitak Glacier Park

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What to expect

* 【Itinerary Reference】

* Day 1: Urumqi Airport Pickup

* Day 2: Urumqi - Turpan·Karez Well - Jiaohe Ancient City - Korla

(Driving time approximately 6 hours/590 km)

* Day 3: Korla - Tianshan Grand Canyon - Kuqa

(Driving time approximately 5 hours/320 km)

* Day 4: Kuqa - Kuqa Royal Mansion - Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves - Aksu

(Driving time approximately 5.5 hours/350 km)

* Day 5: Aksu - Aral - Desert Highway - Hotan

(Driving time approximately 8.5 hours/560 km)

* Day 6: Hotan - Yarkand Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park - Kashgar

(Driving time approximately 8.5 hours/560 km)

* Day 7: Kashgar - Baisha Lake - Muztagh Ata Peak·Karakul Lake - Taxkorgan

(Driving time approximately 6 hours/approximately 280 km)

* Day 8: Taxkorgan - Stone City·Golden Grassland - Panlong Ancient Road - Oyitak Glacier Park - Kashgar

(Driving time approximately 6 hours/285 km)

* Day 9: Kashgar Ancient City Opening Ceremony - Kashgar Ancient City - Id Kah Mosque - Apak Hoja Tomb - Kashgar

(Activities within Kashgar City)

* Day 10: Kashgar Airport Drop-off

【The above itinerary/mileage and time are for reference only. In case of force majeure, the itinerary order/visiting time may be adjusted as much as possible without reducing the number of attractions. Thank you for your understanding!】

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10-Day Private Tour of Eastern, Southern, and Western Xinjiang: Silk Road

* Bilingual English and Chinese Tour Guide

* High-Standard Hotels Throughout

* Private Tours for 2-6 People, No Grouping with Strangers

* Luxury Business Vehicle for a More Relaxing Journey

* Xinjiang Silk Road + In-depth History and Cultural Experience + Magnificent Natural Landscapes

Similar adventures in Kashgar

What to expect

* 【Itinerary Reference】

* Day 1: Urumqi Airport Pickup

* Day 2: Urumqi - Turpan·Karez Well - Jiaohe Ancient City - Korla

* Day 3: Korla - Tianshan Grand Canyon - Kuqa

* Day 4: Kuqa - Kuqa Royal Mansion - Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves - Aksu

* Day 5: Aksu - Aral - Desert Highway - Hotan

* Day 6: Hotan - Yarkand Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park - Kashgar

* Day 7: Kashgar - Baisha Lake - Muztagh Ata Peak·Karakul Lake - Taxkorgan

* Day 8: Taxkorgan - Stone City·Golden Grassland - Panlong Ancient Road - Oyitak Glacier Park - Kashgar

* Day 9: Kashgar Ancient City Opening Ceremony - Kashgar Ancient City - Id Kah Mosque - Apak Hoja Tomb - Kashgar

* Day 10: Kashgar Airport Drop-off

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