Itinerary Features:
The Western Region has outstanding multiculturalism:
Xinjiang is located in the hinterland of Eurasia. It is the intersection of four major civilizations and the only place that the ancient Silk Road must pass through. 47 ethnic minorities thrive here and different folk customs collide here. Coexistence, this is the best choice to experience the culture of the Western Regions.
The natural mountains and rivers are as beautiful as the sky:
John F.K. International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Xinjiang has snow-covered glaciers, vast grasslands, mountain lakes, and Gobi deserts. You can’t help but marvel at the magic of nature.
Take the flight arrive in the capital city of Xinjiang—Urumqi, Our tour guide will meet you at the arriving hall of Lanzhou airport, transfer to the hotel, check into Urumqi hotel and relax.
Accommodation: Urumqi Hilton
Visit the Heavenly Mountain & Heavenly Lake, The beautiful lake is flanked by rugged pines and cypresses, with clear melting waters reflecting the surrounding of snowcapped mountain.
Transfer to Turpan, visit the Karez well , the underground water supply and irrigation system. The Ruin of Jiaohe and visit Emin Minaret (Sugong Pagoda) which is the biggest ancient pagoda existing in Xinjiang and the only Islamic ancient pagoda in the country.
Accommodation: Turpan
By bus to Korla and visit the Iron gate
Accommodation: Korla
Transfer to Kuche and we will visit the Populus euphratica in Tarim basin on the way to Kuche.
Accommodation: Kuche
Visit the Kizil Grottoes, which was built in the 3rd century and completed till in the 9th century. There are 236 grottoes had been numbered, except statues which are damaged badly, and many architectures and murals are in well preservation.
Visit the Mystic Grand Canyon of Mt. Tianshan
Accommodation: Kuche
By bus to Alaer and visit the World Populus euphratica in Shaya county
Accommodation: Alaer
By bus to Hotan, travel along the desert road and enjoy the beautiful landscape and Taklamakan desert.
Accommodation: Hotan
Transfer to Kashgar, visit the mausoleum in county of Yankand, Erqiang Khanate was an Islamic local authority established in Xinjiang during the Ming Dynasty of China.
Accommodation: Kashgar
The Sunday Bazaar in Kashgar used to be a great place to meet locals, merchants and travelers the Silk Road. The fascinating bazaar is where horses, sheep, donkeys and yaks are bought and sold. Enjoy your time in this typical place this morning, .visit the Fragrant Concubine of Abak Hojia ang the Idka mosque in Kashgar .
Accommodation: Kashgar
By bus to Tashkorgan along the KKH ( Karakoram High way ) and visit the Bulunkou sand dune , Karakul Lake & Mt.Mutataga-Ata.
Accommodation: Tashkurgan
We will shift our bus to Mini-van and experience the highland mountain road from town of Tashkogan to mountain village in Pamir plateau. Transfer back to Kashgar.
Accommodation: Kashgar
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing, connect your international flight to your home.
Hotels in this trip:
Urumqi Hilton
Local best hotel in the other cities.
Tour guide :
Experienced English / Chinese speaking guide
Payment and Deposit:
3: The balance needs to be paid 60 days before departure.
4: If you have to cancel your trip for emergency reasons, we have the following policies:
1). 70% refund of the balance 7 days before departure date. (Note: except the cost of service fees paid for the third party, such as flight ticket refund service fees)
2). 30% refund of the balance 3 days before departure date. (Note: except the cost of service fees paid for the third party, such as flight ticket refund service fees)
2024 – 2025 Travel date | |
Arrival Date | Departure Date |
May 13 | May 25 |
June 3 | June 15 |
June 13 | June 25 |
Aug 22 | Sep 3 |
Aug 31 | Sep 12 |
Sep 6 | Sep 18 |
Sep 16 | Sep 28 |
Oct 8 | Oct 20 |
Oct 17 | Oct 29 |
Nov 3 | Nov 15 |
Group size |
Price Per person |
Additional Tips for staffs |
Single Room supplement | |||
USD | CAD | AUD | CNY |
USD 500 per person. |
USD 870 CAD1190 AUD1350 CNY 6200 |
|
2-4 persons | 4750 | 6550 | 7390 | 33980 | ||
5-9 persons | 4050 | 5580 | 6300 | 28980 | ||
10 – 25 persons | 3750 | 5150 | 5850 | 26780 | ||
5 star hotel in Urumqi, Kashgar + local best hotel and the local best food & coach. |