Tour Overview
Explore China's vast western frontier — ancient Silk Road cities, stunning Heavenly Lake, and vibrant Uyghur bazaars.
Duration: 5 Days | Type: Private Tour | Destination: Xinjiang | Start: Your hotel in Xinjiang
Highlights
- ✅ Urumqi & Heavenly Lake
- ✅ Turpan — Flaming Mountains & Grape Valley
- ✅ Jiaohe Ancient City
- ✅ Kashgar Sunday Bazaar
- ✅ Tian Shan mountain scenery
- ✅ Uyghur food & culture
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Urumqi
Arrive Urumqi. Xinjiang Regional Museum (Silk Road mummies). Evening: Erdaoqiao Bazaar & Uyghur dinner with lamb kebabs and pilaf.
Day 2: Heavenly Lake
Day trip to Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) in the Tian Shan mountains — turquoise alpine lake surrounded by snow peaks. Hike lakeside trails. Kazakh yurt visit for milk tea.
Day 3: Turpan
Drive to Turpan — the second-lowest depression on Earth. Visit Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley — taste 20 varieties of grapes. Jiaohe Ancient City — 2,000-year-old Silk Road ruins.
Day 4: Kashgar
Fly to Kashgar. Visit the legendary Sunday Bazaar (if Sunday) — one of Asia's largest markets. Explore the Old City maze of mud-brick alleys. Id Kah Mosque.
Day 5: Kashgar & Departure
Apak Khoja Tomb. Livestock market (Sunday only). Kashgar departure or continue Pamir Highway.
What's Included
- ✅ Guide (Uyghur culture specialist)
- ✅ Vehicle + Urumqi-Kashgar flight
- ✅ All entry fees
- ✅ Yurt visit
- ✅ Heavenly Lake boat
- ✅ 4 lunches
- ✅ All transfers
- ✅ Insurance
What's Excluded
- ❌ Hotels
- ❌ Dinners
- ❌ Tips
Before You Go
Best Time
May–Oct — warm days, cool nights, stunning autumn colors in Sep–Oct.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, camera, sunscreen, and your sense of adventure!
Fitness Level
Moderate — involves walking tours of 2-4 hours per day with breaks. Suitable for most travelers.
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