12 Days Xinjiang Overland Historical Adventure Trip
Urumqi - Turpan - Korla - Kuqa - Aksu - Kashgar - Tashkurgan - Karakul - Urumqi
12-day Xinjiang overland adventure: Kashgar, Taklamakan Desert, ancient cities, the Karakoram Highway, and historical Silk Road sites by 4WD.
Duration
8Days
Group Size
16
Max Altitude
2500
Best Time
May to Sept.
Itinerary
Arrive in Urumqi. Visit Museum and Grand Bazaar. Overnight Urumqi.
Meal: D
Accommodation: Urumqi
Drive to Turpan. Visit Jiaohe Ancient City, Gaochang Ancient City, and Bezeklik Caves. Overnight Turpan.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Turpan
Visit Grape Valley, Flaming Mountains, and Karez Well System. Drive to Korla. Overnight Korla.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Korla
Drive to Kuqa. Visit Kuqa Grand Mosque and old town. Overnight Kuqa.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Kuqa
Visit Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon and Kizil Caves (earliest Buddhist grottoes in China). Overnight Kuqa or Aksu.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Kuqa/Aksu
Drive to Kashgar. Visit Id Kah Mosque. Overnight Kashgar.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Kashgar
Visit Abakh Hoja Tomb, old town, and Sunday Bazaar. Overnight Kashgar.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Kashgar
Drive Karakoram Highway to Karakul Lake. View Muztagh Ata. Overnight yurt.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Karakul Lake
Visit Tashkurgan Stone City and Pamir grasslands. Overnight Tashkurgan.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Tashkurgan
Drive back to Kashgar. Overnight Kashgar.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Kashgar
Flight back to Urumqi. Overnight Urumqi.
Meal: B,L
Accommodation: Urumqi
Transfer to airport. Tour ends.
Meal: B
Accommodation: /
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- All entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- 11 nights hotel (3-star)
- Daily breakfast + 10 lunches + 2 dinners
- Kashgar-Urumqi flight
- Border permit
What's Not Included
- Hotel accommodation
- International/domestic flights
- Tips for guide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Tour Price
From $1,398 per person (twin share). Single supplement $220.
* Contact us for custom departure dates and group discounts.
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