Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Urumqi
Your private guide meets you at Urumqi airport and handles the transfer to your hotel by private car. They'll help with your luggage and get you checked in so you can settle in without hassle.
- Day 2
Urumqi to Turpan
Private transfer takes you from Urumqi to Turpan with stops along the way. You'll see the Emin Minaret, walk through the ancient Karez Well System to understand the historic water management, and check out the archaeological Ruins of Jiaohe City before arriving in Turpan for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Emin Minaret
- Explore the Karez Well System
- Visit the Ruins of Jiaohe City
Landmarks Emin Minaret Karez Well System Ruins of Jiaohe City 
- Day 3
Turpan
Another day exploring Turpan's cultural sites on the Silk Road. You'll return to the Emin Minaret, go deeper into the Karez Well System, and spend more time at the Jiaohe City ruins. You'll stay another night in Turpan to really take in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Emin Minaret
- Explore the Karez Well System
- Visit the Ruins of Jiaohe City
Landmarks Emin Minaret Karez Well System Ruins of Jiaohe City - Day 4
Turpan to Kashgar
Free time in the morning before heading to the airport for your flight to Kashgar. After you arrive and check into your hotel, your guide takes you through the Id Kah Mosque, the Fragrant Concubine's tomb, and the Sunday Bazaar with all its activity. From there you'll walk through the historic Old City streets before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Id Kah Mosque
- Visit the Fragrant Concubine tomb
- Explore the Sunday Bazaar
- Stroll through Kashgar Old City
Landmarks Id Kah Mosque Fragrant Concubine Tomb Sunday Bazaar Kashgar Old City 
- Day 5
Karakul Lake
Travel to Karakul Lake, one of the world's highest lakes sitting on the Pamir Plateau. The snow-capped Tian Shan Mountains surround the area, and you'll have time to take in the clear alpine waters and the quiet landscape around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Karakul Lake
Landmarks Karakul Lake - Day 6
Pamir Region
You'll explore the Pamir region with its sharp mountain landscapes and different ethnic communities. The route has deep Silk Road history, so you're seeing pristine lakes and natural beauty mixed with cultural sites that tell stories of trade routes and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore the Pamir region
- Day 7
Pamir to Chengdu
Free time in the morning, then your guide takes you to the airport for your flight to Chengdu. After you land and transfer to your hotel, your guide helps with check-in and luggage so you can get settled in for your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Chengdu
Start early at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding to see the pandas up close. Next you'll visit Wenshu Temple for some quiet Buddhist atmosphere, then head to Jinli Old Street to see traditional architecture and try street food. Later, walk through Kuanzhai Alley to see Qing Dynasty buildings and shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
- Visit Wenshu Temple
- Explore Jinli Old Street
- Stroll through Kuanzhai Alley
Landmarks Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding Wenshu Temple Jinli Old Street Kuanzhai Alley 
- Day 9
Chengdu to Lhasa
Free time before your guide takes you to the airport for your flight to Lhasa. You'll transfer to your hotel after landing, and your guide will help you get checked in and settled for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Lhasa
Visit Potala Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's highest ancient palace, to see Tibetan Buddhist history spanning centuries. Then tour Jokhang Temple, which is Buddhism's holiest site in Tibet, and wander through Barkhor Street where pilgrims walk and vendors sell goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the Potala Palace
- Visit the Jokhang Temple
- Explore Barkhor Street
Landmarks Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street 
- Day 11
Lhasa
Head to Drepung Monastery, Tibet's largest monastery, with its winding corridors and detailed murals covering the walls. Later visit Sera Monastery where you can watch the Sera Debate, a spirited discussion among monks about Buddhist philosophy that shows off Tibetan Buddhist scholarship traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Drepung Monastery
- Visit Sera Monastery
- Observe the Sera Debate
Landmarks Drepung Monastery Sera Monastery - Day 12
Yamdrok Lake - Karo La Glacier - Pelkor Chode
Travel to Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet's most sacred alpine lakes with turquoise water ringed by snow-capped mountains. After that you'll visit Karo La Glacier to see the ice fields and tall peaks. End your day at Pelkor Chode Monastery and Kumbum Stupa, a UNESCO site where you can climb to the stupa top for views across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Yamdrok Lake
- Visit Karo La Glacier
- Visit Pelkor Chode Monastery & Kumbum Stupa
- Climb Kumbum Stupa
Landmarks Yamdrok Lake Karo La Glacier Pelkor Chode Monastery Kumbum Stupa - Day 13
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery - Lhasa
Journey from Shigatse back to Lhasa with a stop at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, founded in 1447 as the Panchen Lama's seat. You'll see the grand Tibetan architecture, prayer flags, large courtyards, ornate temples, and tall stupas. Climb to the rooftop to see snow-capped peaks and rolling hills stretching out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
- Explore monastery courtyards and temples
- Climb to monastery rooftop
Landmarks Tashi Lhunpo Monastery - Day 14
Departure from Lhasa
You have free time during the morning before your guide takes you to the airport for your onward flight.
