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Southern Xinjiang 12D: Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Hetian, Taklimakan, Kuqa, Turpan, Urumqi

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From Kashgar to Urumqi
4.7
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  • A woman dancing in traditional clothing with musicians in the background.
  • A weathered stone structure with multiple tiers in a desert environment.
  • A colonnaded hall with arches and intricate ceiling designs.
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  • A snow-capped mountain range reflected in a serene lake.
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Kashgar and its vibrant bazaar
  • Savor Uyghur cuisine at a local's home
  • Marvel at Karakul Lake's mountain reflections
  • Discover the ruins of Stone City in Tashkurgan
  • Visit the renowned Xinjiang Museum in Urumqi

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Kashgar
  2. Day 2 Sightseeing in Kashgar
  3. Day 3 Kashgar to Tashkurgan by car via Karakul Lake
  4. Day 4 Tashkurgan back to Kashgar by car
  5. Day 5 Kashgar to Hetian(Hotan) by car/van
  6. Day 6 Hetian(Hotan) to Kuqa by car for 9 hours 650km
  7. Day 7 Sightseeing in Kuqa: Kizil Caves and Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
  8. Day 8 Kuqa to Korla by car for 4 hours 300km
  9. Day 9 Korla to Turpan by car for 6 hours 410km
  10. Day 10 Sightseeing in Turpan
  11. Day 11 Turpan to Uurmqi by car for 3 hours 180km
  12. Day 12 Departing from Urumqi, tour ends
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Kashgar Tianyuan International Hotel

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  • HIDDEN HOTEL

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  • Hotan Guesthouse

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    day 5

  • Kangcheng Jianguo International Hotel

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Customer Reviews

  • EUSTACE
    · October 1st, 2025
    The trips was what I went for and got. The ships staff were great and tried to make me comfortable especially Cathy, the ship's officer who bought me the daily cruise guide and took me through it. Although I spoke little to no Chinese only using my translator she spoke to me in English and helped me with everything I needed.
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  • James
    · July 8th, 2025
    My wife and I were generally pleased with the total experience. There were a few hiccups but our main contact, Ben, was fast to respond to us. He was our lifeline!
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  • Winfried
    · June 20th, 2025
    Unfortunately one day less on the river than stated when booking. Good facilities; spacious, clean cabin. Spacious upper deck. Very good organization of the interesting excursions. The trip through the three gorges was really great, although the constant soundtrack from the commentator, who spoke only mediocre English, would have been dispensable. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Overall very good price/performance ratio
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    Shelley

    Asked on September 4th, 2023

    Do you have availability for the 6th March 2024 tour?

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      Shelley

      Traveler•Written September 2023

      I would like to leave the tour at Turpan, on the morning of the 10th day; i.e. 9 nights in hotels. Can you give me a price for that please?

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      Shelley

      Traveler•Written September 2023

      Is Hetian also known as Hotan? If so is the railway station still open?

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      Shelley

      Traveler•Written September 2023

      Tashkurgan; does the tour go to the Pakistan border?

    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written September 2023

      Yes, we have.

    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written September 2023

      If so, the price is USD3799 taking the single room.

    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written September 2023

      Yes, it is also called Hotan. The railway station opens.

    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written September 2023

      No, the border is not open to tourists so far.

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      Shelley

      Traveler•Written October 2023

      Is the Karakoram Highway to Tashkurgen open in March? Is Tashkurgen open in March?

    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written October 2023

      Yes, they all open in March.

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      Shelley

      Traveler•Written October 2023

      I will be in Kashgar in March 2024. Could you organise a trip for me up the Karakoram Highway staying in Tashkurgen for one night and then returning to Kashgar?

    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written October 2023

      Sure, we can. The price for solo traveler is USD959 in total. Day 1 Drive from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, view Mushtag and Karakul Lake en route. Day 2 Visit Stone City Ruin and grassland, then drive back from Taxkorgan to Kashgar. Included: - Private vehicle - English-speaking guide - Entrance fee - One night in local three star hotel in Taxkorgan - 1 breakfast

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      Shelley

      Traveler•Written October 2023

      That price, USD959, is incredibly expensive and far more than I expected; I will need to think about it.

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      Shelley

      Traveler•Written October 2023

      I am still surprised at the cost for this two day/one night trip and cannot understand why it is so expensive. Is it possible for me to join a group to go to Tashkurgen to reduce costs?

    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written October 2023

      Thanks for your email. You can ask me later about next February to check the group tour, now it is too early.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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