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Crossing the endless Taklamakan Desert is like sailing on the sea, which is another kind of vast beauty.
Have a silent conversation with Kizil Grottoes and listen to its stories.
Strolling around the Kuqa Old Town and experience the local culture and history.
Pay a visit to the famous Sunday bazaar to witness local people's typical methods of bargain.
Today you will arrive in Urumqi, our guide will be ready to meet and greet you outside the Arrival Hall of airport. Then, we will drive you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Urumqi. Have a good rest and get ready for exciting explorations in Xinjiang starting tomorrow!
Today we will start our South Xinjiang Trip!
We will first drive about three hours to Turpan to visit the oldest Uyghur village in the world -- Tuyoq Village. This village is located in the center of Flaming Mountain Canyon. If you are familiar with the legend“Journey to The West”, you must have heard about this place! Yes, it is said to be the hottest place in China. In this village, you will experience the authentic life of Uyghur people.
Then we will drive to take a look at an even older historical site -- Jiaohe Ruins. It has 2,300 years history, which enjoys the reputation of being the oriental Pompeii and was included in the World Heritage List on 22nd, June, 2014. Although this ancient civilization will gradually disappear due to changes from year to year, you can still feel its original charms by walking through these relics.
Tuyoq Village
Jiaohe RuinsToday after breakfast, we will start from crossing the Tianshan Mountain. We will drive at the foot of Tianshan Mountain, and along the way, you can admire the beautiful scenery of Tianshan Mountain.
After arriving in Korla, known as the "City of Pears" and the "City of Petroleum", we will stop before the Iron Gate, which was a very important pass in the ancient Silk Road.
Walking along the Peacock River after dinner, you can experience the local lifestyle.
Peacock River
Iron GateAfter breakfast, we will start from crossing the first desert highway in China about 2hrs, which was the center of the ancient Silk Road, and is now the main place for oil exploration and development.
Then discover more in the Populus Euphratica Forest. The tree in here is extremely tenacious and resistant to drought and alkali, so it is also called "Desert Hero Tree". There is an old saying that people do not know the beauty of Populus euphratica until they arrive at Luntai, or the brilliance of life until they see the Populus euphratica.
After visiting, we will drive to Kuqa hotel and rest.
Populus Euphratica Forest
Populus Euphratica ForestThis wonderful day will start from Kuqa and enjoy yourself in the Tianshan Great Canyon, which is an excellent geological park all over the world that records the whole process of crustal movement in Xinjiang during the past 400 million years.
Then have a silent conversation with Kizil Grottoes and listen to its stories. As one of the four grottoes in China, it is the oldest one, but many architectures and murals in it are in well preservation. Here, you will learn more about the culture and history of Buddhism and ancient Qiuci Kingdom.
After that, we will stroll around the Kuqa Old Town, you can experience the local culture and history.
Tianshan Grand Canyon
Kizil GrottoesToday will be one of the unforgettable experiences as we will drive 5hrs to Kashgar to pay a visit to the Kashgar Old Town, where you can experience the local lifestyle and explore unique architecture.
Next, let's turn to Idigar Mosque, the largest Mosque in China and most famous one in Xinjiang and enjoy the beauty of Islamic architecture in a quiet atmosphere. We are sure that this experience will provide you with the memory of a lifetime.
Idigar Mosque
Kashgar Old TownMorning, after your nice breakfast. Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby to start the adventure. We will pay a visit to the famous Sunday Bazaar that is combined two section. The covered bazaar sells the clothing, nuts, household goods and many things out of your imagination. It is quite interesting to witness their typical methods of bargain.
After that, driving on the China and Pakistan highway about 4hrs to enjoy the landscape of Pamirs Plateau, on the way, you can enjoy the magnificent Bulongkol Lake also known as Baisha Mountain (white Sand Mountain) located next to the Karakoram Highway, so it is one of the must stop spot on the way to Karakul lake and Taxkorgan. Experience beautiful Karakul Lake where the herds of livestock around the lakeside are reflected in lake Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and graze their herds before shuttling you onward to Taxkorgan. The following day will be spent exploring the stunning landscape surrounding the highway, and we will drive to Taxkrogan County for overnight stay.
White Sand Lake
Karakul LakeToday we will drive back to Kashgar, on the way, you will visit the Stone Fortress. The city is oval in shape and the city walls were built with sun-dried bricks on stone foundation. It is 1285 metres in circumference outside. Over the past few years, new wooden pathways have been constructed to allow tourist to walk these beautiful grasslands, known as the Golden Grasslands. From here you can get even better photos of the Stone Fortress. Walking around the pastureland to see Local Tajiks customs, there are yurts and frame houses of Tajik ethnic group providing rooms and board for visitors. You can also go out on the small rafts and enjoy yourselves in the scenic area. A reception center there facilitates rentals, yachts, camels, horses etc.
Golden Grassland
Stone FortressToday is time to say goodbye to amazing Xinjiang! After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and back to your sweet home. We wish you a happy trip and hope we can serve you again in the future.
| Departing | Single Room | Total USD | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | $260.00 | $1460.00 | |
| 2026-09-05 | $260.00 | $1460.00 | |
| 2026-09-12 | $260.00 | $1460.00 | |
| 2026-09-19 | $260.00 | $1460.00 | |
| 2026-09-26 | $260.00 | $1460.00 | |
| 2026-10-03 | $260.00 | $1460.00 | |
| 2026-10-10 | $260.00 | $1460.00 | |
| 2026-10-17 | $260.00 | $1460.00 | |
| 2026-10-24 | $260.00 | $1460.00 | |
| 2026-10-31 | $260.00 | $1460.00 |
Local drivers familiar with the routes with years of driving experience.
Airport pick-up upon arrival and drop-off at departure.
Private transportation throughout the itinerary together with air-conditioned vehicles.
Airfare listed in the itinerary with tax (eco class)
High speed Train Tickets listed in the itinerary ( 2nd Class)
Professional English speaking local tour guides.
Friendly and warm service for you during the journey.
Entrance fees for sightseeing, excursions, and activities listed in the program.
Shuttle buses and Eco Cart listed in the itinerary is arranged. ( no hidden cost)
4 star boutique hotel (2 persons shared one room)
Delicacy western style breakfast provided by the hotel.
24 hrs opening local stores around the hotel for your convenience.
Allowance for the guide and driver.
Travel accident insurance and a 24/7 helpline for assistance.
2 bottles of water a day to each person for daily use.
Personal expenses and the other optional tours or activities not mentioned.
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers. (7-10 USD /pax/day)
Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day.
Lunch and dinner throughout the itinerary. (Budget: 5-15 USD /pax/meal)
We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.
There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.
Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.
We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.
All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.
Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.
Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.
We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.
1. 4 to 15 pax in a group (4 pax min, 15 pax max)
2. Typically we will take 600 USD per person as deposit when you book the trip (You can pay the deposit through WeChat/Alipay/bank transfer.)
3. Then the balance will be paid when you arrive. (Note: The balance needs to be paid 7 days before departure if your trip is just in the official Chinese holiday. E.g. Chinese New Year, Labor's Day, National Day)
Our cancellation policies are very friendly.
If you have to cancel your trip for some unexpected reasons, we have the following policies:
1. FULL REFUND at least 15 days before departure date. (Note: except the cost of service fees paid for the third party, such as trains, hotels,transportation etc)2. FULL REFUND if there is no flight and train to arrive resulted from extreme weather or government restrictions.
If the trip is cancelled due to severe weather conditions or any government restriction, full refund will be offered.
Most of our clients believe our travel consultants have deep knowledge of the destinations and are very flexible in planning trips. Our guides captivate guests with stories and insights that make each place come alive and ensure tours run smoothly. They are the key to making every trip special and memorable. Lets see loving comments about Xinjiang Travel people:
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Good morning Lesely and your team. It was an indeed great experience travelling to Xinjiang. Thanks the guide for their generosity and care the past few days, The drivers are very good and nice person. They drive so smooth all through the trip. Take care all of you. We will again do a trip with you soon.
