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8 Days Southern Xinjiang Classic Group Tour: Kashgar-Taxkorgan-Urumqi-Turpan

Promo: A Classic Southern Xinjiang Route
Duration: 8 Days 7 Nights
Destinations: Karakul Lake, White Sand Lake, Stone Fortress, Golden Grassland, Sunday Bazaar, Idigar Mosque, Old Town, Handicraft Street, Heavenly Lake, Grand Bazaar, Tuyoq Village, Jiaohe Ruins, Karez Well, Sugong Minaret
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Group Type: 4-15 clients small group
Trip Level: 3 stars
Highlights:
1) A classic route of Southern Xinjiang
2) Drive on the spectacular Pamir Plateau and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Karakul lake
3) Eat roast mutton, kebabs, roast fish and rice that can be eaten by hand
4) Discover the oldest Uighur Village
Tour Price: from RMB6900

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8 Days Southern Xinjiang Classic tour is recommended to the first time travelers coming to Xinjiang. You will definitely enjoy awesome view of Southern Xinjiang: Karakul Lake and harsh landscape of Pamir Plateau, and stroll around the exotic Kahgar Ancient Town. Explore one of the old cities along the Silk Road---Turpan, and be amazed by the wonderful Heavenly Lake.

Day	Route	Attractions & Activities	Accommodation	Meals
1	Arrival in Kashgar(1289m)	Pick up and transfer to the hotel	In Kashgar	/
2	Kashgar-Taxkorgan	Karakul Lake, White Sand Lake	In Taxkorgan	B
3	Taxkorgan-Kashgar	Stone Fortress, Golden Grassland	In Kashgar	B
4	Kashgar-Urumqi	Sunday Bazaar, Idigar Mosque, Old Town, Handicraft Street	In Urumqi	B
5	Urumqi	Heavenly Lake, Grand Bazaar	In Urumqi	B
6	Urumqi-Turpan	Tuyoq Village, Jiaohe Ruins	In Turpan	B
7	Turpan-Urumqi	Karez Well, Sugong Minaret	In Urumqi	B
8	Urumqi Departure	/	/	B

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Kashgar Arrival

Meals: No
Altitude: 1289m
Accommodation: In Kashgar

After your arrival, we will meet you in the airport with warm greeting and take you to our reserved hotel. The rest day, you can explore on your own

Day 2: Kashgar-Taxkorgan (320kms, 6hrs)

Meals: B
Altitude: 3100m
Accommodation: In Taxkorgan

In the morning, enjoy your nice buffet breakfast. your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby to start the adventure. Driving on the China and Pakistan highway about 4hrs to enjoy the landscape of Pamirs Plateau, 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.

Day 3: Taxkorgan - Kashgar

Meals: B
Altitude: 1289m
Accommodation: In Kashgar

Before drive back to Kashgar, 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 Grassland. From here you can get even better photos of the Stone Fortress. Walking around the pastureland to see Local Tajiks customs.

Day 4: Kashgar - Urumqi

Meals: B
Altitude: 836m
Accommodation: In Urumqi

Today meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby, then we will do full day Kashgar city excursion. we will visit the Idigar Mosque, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities. around 10:30 we have to visit the Old Town when the open ceremony ready to greeting all the tourists with the culture show, further exploration to the special culture and experience the lifestyle with the arrangements of the visiting to the local Uighur Family. Then 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. The outdoor Animal Bazaar is the first bazaar we visit, where the farmers and buyers arriving by donkey cart, truck, bicycle, horseback, motorbike or on foot, with their animals. It's loud, lively and cheerful as they arrive. It is quite interesting to witness their typical methods of bargain.Kashgar city tour ends with the wandering to the bustling Handicraft street, dazzling jewelry, primitive pottery,unique musical instrument, daily resources of the locals. The spare time in the tea-house is our special arrangement for you to relax and get a feel for the local culture and traditions. After visiting, say goodbye to Kashgar and you will be transferred to the airport to take the flight to Urumqi.

Day 5: Urumqi - Heavenly Lake (120kms, 1.5hrs)

Meals: B
Altitude: 836m
Accommodation: In Urumqi

Today you will drive to the picturesque Heavenly Lake, which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers, evergreen pine trees. Trekking along the lake in the fresh air. or you can explore further uo to the Maya Mountain by the cable car to enjoy the magnificent view of the Mountains. Afterwards, transfer back to Urumqi about the other 1.5hrs, visit the Xinjiang International Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi. You'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine.

Day 6: Urumqi - Turpan (200kms, 3hrs)

Meals: B
Altitude: 36m
Accommodation: In Turpan

Today we will drive to the histroical sites and oasis land of Turpan. A must and first visit is the oldest Uighur village Tuyoq Village located in the very center of Flaming Mountain Canyon. The village consists of four parts: Canyon scenery, Maza tomb and the old buildings of the ancient village. And pay a visit to the Jiaohe Ruins, one of the best preserved ruins of its ancient era in China, it was include in the World Heritage List on June 22, 2014.

Day 7: Turpan - Urumqi

Meals: B
Altitude: 836m
Accommodation: In Urumqi

Morning depart from the hotel, we will head to the Karez Well, which is special kind of irrigation system, here you can not only visit this ancient irrigation system, but also get rid of the heat of summer. Then explore the Sugong Minaret, the largest Islamic minaret in China built in 1778. After visiting, we will transfer back to Urumqi for rest.

Day 8: Urumqi Departure

Meals: B
Altitude: 836m
No Accommodation

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and back to your destination. Wish you a pleasant journey home!

Cost & Calendar

* All prices are in Renminbi (RMB) / Person

Comfortable Class (4-Star Hotels)

Jan., Feb.	March, Apr.	May, July	June, Aug.	Sept., Oct.
/	RMB6900	RMB7200	RMB7800	RMB8200

Discount Policy:

Option A	Option B	Option C
3 persons or more to Join the Same Group	Book the group 3 months in advance	Book the group 6 months in advance
5% Off of tour cost for per person	5% Off of tour cost for per person	8% Off of tour cost for per person

* Note: the above discount policies can only be enjoyed either one of them, not A,B,C together.)

Available Dates of this Trip

*Price Based on Above 3 stars Hotels

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusions:

1. Private transportation with good AC

2. Excellent English speaking guide

3. 4+ Hotel with breakfast (2 persons shared one room)

4. Entrance fee listed in the itinerary

5. 2 bottles of water each person on daily use

6. Government tax

7. Travel insurance

8. Allowance for the guide and driver

9. Airfare from Kashgar to Urumqi

Exclusions:

1. Personal expenses and tips to the guide and driver

2. Full Board Meals

3. Some activities such as boating, camel riding, culture show etc.

4. Flight arrive in Kashgar and leave from Urumqi

Addional Info

Knows before You Book

1. Book at least 7 days in advance for your Xinjiang tour so tour operator may make record for you.

2. Xinjiang is safe to visit. The local Uyghur people are very friendly.

3. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Patients with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, bronchities, diabetes and cold should be restricted from going to Xinjiang.

4. Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge.

5. Please read the Payment Methods, Terms and Conditions and Cancellation policies.

Knows after You Book

1. Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 7 days prior to travel date, letting tour operator to have enough to make the record to Xinjiang.

2. You should wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

3. It is better to bring spending cash for a whole trip. In Kashgar and Urumqi, it is OK to withdraw money with foreign bank card or change your foreign currency into Chinese Renminbi (RMB, CNY).

4. The insurance is provided by The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited (www.epicc.com.cn), which covers only tourist accident risks in China. We recommend that tourists purchase additional insurance on their own.

5. During your trip in Tibet, please obey the law; respect the local’s religion and customs.
Do not do things that are beyond your tourist identity, such as photograph military facilities, and other politically sensitive areas;
Do not accept any news media’s interview;
Do not collect secret intelligence;
Do not wave antisocial banners, yelling antisocial slogans;
Do not use aerial camera;
Do not venture into areas beyond planned itineraries.

6. When visiting religious sites such as mosques, women should wear long–sleeve clothes. At certain times women are not allowed to enter mosques.

7. When you shop at a market, bargaining is taboo if you do not intend to make the purchase.

8. Take precautions against pickpockets and opportunist thieves.

9. Some souvenirs like Knife, antique, animal skulls, etc. are not allowed to take out of China at custom, please don’t buy this kind of souvenirs.

8 Days Southern Xinjiang Classic Group Tour: Kashgar-Taxkorgan-Urumqi-Turpan

Daily Itinerary

Cost & Calendar

Inclusion & Exclusion

Addional Info

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