Itinerary
- Day 1
Urumqi
You'll be picked up upon arrival in Urumqi and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace, so you can walk around, check out local spots, or simply rest after your journey.
- Start point
- Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Hotel (Urumqi Youhao Mingyuan))
Optional Activities
- Explore Urumqi city
- Day 2
Urumqi to Turpan
After a 3-hour drive to Turpan, you'll head out to the Kumtag Desert for a walk across the sand. Next you'll see the Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves carved into the valley near Flaming Mountain, then stop at the Emin Minaret to see its distinctive Uyghur architecture up close. By evening you'll check into your hotel in Turpan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turpan Karez Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kumtag Desert
- Explore Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
- View Emin Minaret
Landmarks Kumtag Desert Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves Flaming Mountain Emin Minaret 
- Day 3
Turpan to Urumqi
You'll walk through the Ancient City of Jiaohe, a massive ruin perched on a terrace between two rivers. Then it's on to the Karez Irrigation System to see the underground network that brings water to the region. During the drive back to Urumqi, you'll stop at Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Hotel (Urumqi Youhao Mingyuan))
Included Activities
- Explore Ancient City of Jiaohe
- Visit Karez Irrigation System
- Visit Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Ancient City of Jiaohe Karez Irrigation System Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar 
- Day 4
Urumqi to Kashgar
An hour's drive takes you to Heavenly Lake, a high mountain lake in the Tianshan Mountains at 75°F/24°C conditions. From there you'll catch a 2-hour flight to Kashgar and transfer to your hotel once you land.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Lavande Hotel Kashigar Ancient City)
Included Activities
- Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
Landmarks Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) Tianshan Mountains 
- Day 5
Kashgar
With a local English-speaking guide, you'll spend the day checking out Kashgar's historical sites. You'll see the Id Ghar Mosque, wander through the old town with its traditional houses and shops, visit the Apa Hoja Mausoleum, and go to the Animal Bazaar (it runs on Sundays). Along the way you can try local drinks and snacks as you move through this cultural hub.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Lavande Hotel Kashigar Ancient City)
Included Activities
- Visit Id Ghar Mosque
- Explore Kashgar old town
- Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
- Visit Animal Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Taste local drinks and snacks
Landmarks Id Ghar Mosque Apa Hoja Mausoleum Kashgar Old Town Animal Bazaar 
- Day 6
Kashgar to Taxkorgan
You'll drive through the Pamir Plateau along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, passing striking red mountains the whole way. White Sand Lake comes next with snow-capped mountains as your backdrop. Then you reach Karakul Lake, situated at nearly 3,600 meters beside Muztag Ata. Later you'll continue to Taxkorgan, a border town between China and Pakistan with a Tajik population. Your hotel sits at approximately 3,300 meters altitude, and if you want it, yak hot pot is available for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europa Garden Hotel)
Included Activities
- View China-Pakistan Friendship Highway
- Visit White Sand Lake
- Visit Karakul Lake
Optional Activities
- Taste yak hot pot for dinner
- Interact with local Kirgiz and Tajik people
Landmarks White Sand Lake Karakul Lake Muztag Ata Pamir Plateau - Day 7
Taxkorgan to Kashgar
You'll start with a peaceful morning in Taxkorgan before heading to Stone City, built 2,000 years ago as a small state on the ancient Silk Road. After exploring, you'll walk through the Pamir Plateau grasslands where yaks, sheep, and horses roam. The afternoon brings a drive back to Kashgar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europa Garden Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Stone City
- View Pamir Plateau grassland
Landmarks Stone City Pamir Plateau - Day 8
Kashgar
You'll be transferred to Kashgar Airport for your departure flight to your next destination, wrapping up your Silk Road tour.
- End point
- Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
