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We are sure you will love this 5-day South Xinjiang journey including Kashgar and Taxkorgan. Along the way, you can learn about ethnic culture in Kashgar Old Town; experience the changes of history in Yarkant; enjoy the picturesque Baisha Lake; take a seat at one-hundred year old teahouse and listen to traditional Uighur music. All the experiences are unique, and we believe you will gain a lot on this tour!
Experience the mysterious Karakul Lake, where herds of livestock are reflected.
Relax in the Hundred years Tea house, taste the local rose tea and nang-bread.
Catch a glimpse of the special ancient ethnic architecture, funeral culture, economy, politics and living habits in Yarkant.
Get even better photos of the Stone Fortress on the Golden Grassland or walk around the pastureland to see Local Tajiks customs.
Today we will meet you at the Taxkorgan and then transfer you to the hotel and check in. The rest of day you can enjoy the leisure time on your own.
Today, before driving to Kashgar, we will first visit the Stone Fortress. The city is oval in shape and the city walls were built with sun-dried bricks on stone foundation. Over the past few years, new wooden pathways have been constructed to allow tourist to walk on these beautiful grasslands, known as the Golden Grassland. From here you can get even better photos of the Stone Fortress. You can also walk around the pastureland to see Local Tajiks customs.
The journey is still ongoing. On the way, experience the mysterious Karakul Lake, where herds of livestock are reflected as Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and graze their herds by the lake.
Next, pay a visit to the magnificent Bulongkol Lake, also known as Baisha Mountain (White Sand Mountain). It is located in the Pamir Platea. Alternating between the dark rock and white sand, the scenery outlines a perfect calligraphic masterpiece, which looks quiet and beautiful.
After visiting, drive to Kashgar for overnight stay. Have a good rest!
Today you will enjoy a full day excursion of Kashgar.
Let's start from Id Kah Mosque, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities at 09:00.
Continue the visit to Old Town at 10:30 with the open ceremony of Maxilap show. Come and Join the exciting movement in this well-preserved Uighur residential area.
After Lunch in the local Restaurant. Continue to visit Handicraft street, gathering hundreds of handicraft workshops, which has become a boutique exhibition for handicraft in Kashgar and Central Asia. The one-hundred year old teahouse is just a few miles away, so don`t forget to take a seat at this teahouse and listen to traditional Uighur music. Our speciality: Relaxing in the Hundred-years Tea house, taste the local rose tea and nang-bread!
Today, you can continue to enjoy your leisure time in Kashgar. If you want to explore the life of Uighur people, they will very welcome you to visit their family.
Then, we will transfer you to the famous county in Kashgar prefecture--Yarkant. Yarkant is full of Minority Historical Relics and Sites. The county's long and brilliant history has left many ancient ruins in Yarkant. The Yel Qiang Royal Tombs (Ye'erqianghan Mausoleum) and Shache King Mausoleum, two most famous representatives help visitors catch a glimpse of the special ancient ethnic architecture, funeral culture, economy, politics and living habits in different historic periods.
After visiting, we will drive back to Kashgar for overnight stay. Have a good rest!
Today you will say farewell to Kashgar and we will transfer you to the airport. It has been a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you another Xinjiang trip!
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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.
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
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
Comfortable Vehicles with good aircondition, Friendly and professional Drivers.
2pax- 5seats. 4pax - 7seats. 6pax - 12seats. 9pax- 17seats. 12-15pax - 33seats.
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
Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from Xinjiang China Travel.
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.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
Gregory
from France
Date of Experience: 2024-08-12 to 2024-08-16
Just back from an amazing trip in Xinjiang, what an adventure! Kashgar is a beautiful city: Old Town with local architecture, Abakh Hoja Tomb & Idkah Mosque, Sunday Bazaar where local people buy & sell cows and sheeps. Really worth the 5 hours flight from Beijing, big change of scenery!
Thank you so much for your great support. We really had an amazing time in Xinjiang thanks to you. Everything was well planned, the driver was very friendly and we saw as much as we could. It was so good! Thank you very much Leah, let's keep in contact.
