10-Day Southern Xinjiang Kashgar Old City Tour: Pamir Plateau and the Ancient Silk Road Capital

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🗓️ 10day(s)9night(s) 📍 Kashgar

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Overview

Ten days roaming southern Xinjiang with Kashgar Old Town at its heart: head west along the Southern Tianshan Route to visit the Kuqa Prince's Residence, Kizil Caves, and Wensu Grand Canyon, delve into the century-old alleys of Kashgar Old Town, then ascend the Pamir Plateau to see the snows of Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Muztagh Ata.

10-Day Kashgar Old Town Tour, Southern Xinjiang: Pamir Plateau & Silk Road Ancient Capital

Ten days roaming Southern Xinjiang with Kashgar Old Town at its core: heading west along the southern Tianshan route, visiting the Kuqa Prince's Mansion, Kizil Caves and Wensu Grand Canyon, delving into the century-old alleys of Kashgar Old Town, then up to the Pamir Plateau to see Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake and the snows of Muztagh Peak.

Trip Highlights

Arrive in Urumqi
Urumqi · Bosten Lake · Korla
Korla · Kuqa Old Town · Kuqa
Kuqa · Kizilirya Grand Canyon · Aksu
Aksu · Kashgar Old Town
Kashgar · Baisha Lake · Muztagh Glacier Park · Tashkurgan
Tashkurgan · Panlong Ancient Road · Karakul Lake · Kashgar
Roaming Kashgar Old Town
Kashgar · Kashgar Old Town Opening Ceremony · Id Kah Mosque
Kashgar airport transfer

Practical Information

10 days 9 nights · Kashgar

Route Features

Route themes: Silk Road, ancient towns, border scenery, folk customs, canyons.

🧭 Itinerary

Arrival in Urumqi

Arrive in Urumqi, airport pickup and hotel check-in.

🍽️ — 🏨 Urumqi

Urumqi · Bosten Lake · Korla

Travel via Bosten Lake to Korla.

🍽️ Breakfast included 🏨 Korla

Korla · Kuqa Old City · Kuqa

Explore Kuqa Old Street and the Kucha Cultural District.

🍽️ Breakfast included 🏨 Kuqa

Kuqa · Kizilirya Grand Canyon · Aksu

Self-drive to the Grand Canyon, overnight in Aksu.

🍽️ Breakfast included 🏨 Aksu

Aksu · Kashgar Old City

Head to Kashgar and stroll through the old town.

🍽️ Breakfast included 🏨 Kashgar

Kashgar · Baisha Lake · Muztagh Glacier Park · Tashkurgan

Follow the China-Pakistan Highway to the Pamirs, viewing glaciers and wetlands.

🍽️ Breakfast included 🏨 Tashkurgan

Tashkurgan · Panlong Ancient Road · Karakul Lake · Kashgar

Visit Panlong Ancient Road and Karakul Lake, then return to Kashgar.

🍽️ Breakfast included 🏨 Kashgar

Strolling in Kashgar Old City

Free time to explore the old town residences and bazaars of Kashgar in depth.

🍽️ Breakfast included 🏨 Kashgar

Kashgar · Kashgar Old City Opening Ceremony · Id Kah Mosque

Watch the city-opening ceremony, visit the Xiangfei Garden and Id Kah Mosque.

🍽️ Breakfast included 🏨 Kashgar

D10

Kashgar Airport Drop-off

Airport transfer subject to flight schedule; the tour ends.

🍽️ Breakfast included 🏨 /

✅ Inclusions

· Guide: Chinese/English-speaking guide throughout the tour · Admission: First gate admission to all attractions listed in the itinerary · Vehicle: Vehicle type arranged according to group size, guaranteed one seat per person · Accommodation: Hotels listed in the itinerary (star rating of your choice) · Meals: Meals listed in the itinerary (breakfast included at hotel) · Service: Our service begins with your inquiry and continues until the end of your trip, providing one-on-one attentive service throughout

❌ Exclusions

· Documents: Visa · Activities: Optional activities and special experiences recommended in the itinerary · Hotel: Personal expenses at the hotel, such as laundry, hairdressing, telephone, fax, pay TV, drinks, alcohol and tobacco · Other: Additional expenses caused by force majeure such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft malfunction, flight cancellation or schedule changes, and any expenses not mentioned in the inclusions

📌 Booking Notes

· 1. The itinerary can be customized to your needs. · 2. If you have enough time, you can also extend your trip to other destinations in China. Please contact our customer service to plan a tailor-made China itinerary for you.

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