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Overview

Karshgar, Yarkent and Taxkorgan, three different places will give you a new impression of South Xinjing. Mysterious Idigar Mosque, sacred Yarkent King Tombs, quiet and clear Karakul Lake, yes, these are what we will visit. The vibrant and energetic places will always stimulate your senses. A memorable, easy and satisfying tour is here for you!

Highlights

  • Enjoy your time walking around the pastureland to see Local Tajiks customs.

  • Soak yourself into the Yarkent Old Town to explore more about the local lifestyle and history. 

  • Have a silent conversation with the Stone Fortress and listen to its stories.

  • Feel the charm and vitality of Sunday bazaar to witness local people's typical methods of bargain.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kashgar

Today your flight will touch down in Kashgar. We will meet you at the airport exit. Then a comfortable drive will send you to the local hotel for check in. Rest up and get ready for tomorrow's adventure!

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar

Day 2Kashgar

Freshen up in the morning and start your day! We will meet you at the hotel lobby.

Then enjoy full day in Kashgar city exploration.

Our first stop is the Idigar Mosque, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities. 

After that, visit the Old Town when the open ceremony is ready to greet all the tourists with the culture show. You can also have further exploration to the special culture and experience local lifestyle.

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3Kashgar - Yarkent - Kashgar

Your today's tour now kicks off!

Our first stop is the famous Sunday bazaar, which consists of two parts, the covered bazaar and animal bazaar. The covered one sells the clothing, nuts, household goods and many things out of your imagination, while the outdoor one is the first bazaar we will visit, where the farmers and buyers arrive by various ways, such as donkey cart, horseback or bicycle, with their animals.

Then, stroll around the Yarkent Intangible Cultural Heritage Park and pay a visit to the Yarkent King Tombs. Mainly inhabited by Turkic-speaking Muslims, this city has more than 120 mosques. The Uygurs are excellent at dancing. The "12 Mukams" (opera) is an epic comprising more than 340 classic songs and folk dances. After liberation, this musical treasure, which was on the verge of being lost, was collected, studied and recorded by Amannisha who was the concubine of Yarkent King. 

After visiting, soaking yourself into the Yarkent Old Town to explore more about the local lifestyle. 

In the afternoon, we will drive back to Kashgar. Have a good rest!

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4Kashgar - Taxkorgan

Bid farewell to Kashgar. Today we will drive to Taxkorgan. Driving on the China and Pakistan highway about 4hrs, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Pamirs Plateau.

Next we will stop at Karakul Lake, where herds of livestock are reflected as Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and graze their herds by the lake.

Then arrive in Taxkorgan County for overnight stay. Get good rest and look forward to tomorrow!

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Taxkorgan
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5Taxkorgan - Kashgar

Start your day after breakfast!

The journey will begin from the Stone Fortress. The city is oval in shape and the city walls were built with sun-dried bricks on stone foundation.

Next, enjoy your time walking around the pastureland to see Local Tajiks customs. There are yurts and frame houses of Tajik ethnic group which provide rooms and board for visitors.

After an exploration, we will back to Kashgar. You can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery along the way.

Transport: Car
Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast

Day 6Kashgar - Your Destination

Always hard to say goodbye to our tourists. Today is time to back to your sweet home and you will be transferred to the airport. All we want is that you will enjoy this trip, and looking forwards to seeing you soon!

Transport: Car
Accommodation: No Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast

Book Pirce

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Includes

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary. Xinjiang China will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.

    4pax- 7seats. 6pax- 12seats. 8pax- 18seats. 12pax-33seats

  • 4star hotel include breakfast, service charge and government tax. Located in the downtown

  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary

  • Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides

  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

  • Travel and health insurance when travel with us.

  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

Excludes

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.

  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

Trip Notes

  • We always offer friendly and supportive discount for seniors and Families with little kids.

  • You are able to visit Xinjiang during Ramadan. All the restaurants are open

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

  • You will need Travel permit to Taxkorgan and Bayinbuluk


Transportation

Comfortable Vehicles with good aircondition, Friendly and professional Drivers.

2pax- 5seats. 4pax - 7seats. 6pax - 12seats. 9pax- 17seats. 12-15pax - 33seats.


Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4 star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients. 3star hotel in some remote towns where 4stars are not avilable. NO SMOKING rooms will be booked for you


Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from Xinjiang China Travel.


Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking End March—End Oct are the best time to visit Xinjiang. From mid April to mid of August is the best time to explore the vast grassland in Yili River valley which borders with Kazakhstan.Mid may to Mid Oct is the best time to explore north Xinjiang of Kanas Nature park. End March to Mid June, Sept and Oct are the perfect season to South Xinjiang for its pleasant weather and sweet fruits.  No need to worry about high altitude along the Xinjiang. We will prepare Oxygen bags if required. We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.

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