Tour Overview
The complete Silk Road odyssey — Xi'an to Kashgar, covering every legendary stop on the ancient trade route through China.
Duration: 14 Days | Type: Private Tour | Destination: Silk Road | Start: Your hotel in Silk Road
Highlights
- ✅ Xi'an, Lanzhou, Xiahe
- ✅ Zhangye Rainbow Mountains
- ✅ Jiayuguan Fort
- ✅ Dunhuang Mogao Caves
- ✅ Turpan Grape Valley
- ✅ Urumqi & Heavenly Lake
- ✅ Kashgar — legendary Sunday Bazaar
- ✅ Karakul Lake beneath Muztagh Ata (7,546m)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Days 1-9: Xi'an to Urumqi
Follow the classic route as described in the 10-day itinerary above (Days 1-9).
Day 10: Kashgar
Fly to Kashgar. Old City exploration — mud-brick alleys unchanged for centuries. Id Kah Mosque. Apak Khoja Tomb.
Day 11: Sunday Bazaar
The legendary Kashgar Sunday Bazaar — livestock, spices, carpets, and silk. One of the greatest markets on earth. Afternoon: handicraft street for copper, woodwork, and musical instruments.
Day 12: Karakul Lake
Drive the Karakoram Highway to Karakul Lake — stunning alpine lake at 3,600m with Muztagh Ata (7,546m) and Kongur (7,649m) reflecting in the water. Kyrgyz yurt lunch. Return to Kashgar.
Day 13: Kashgar Culture
Visit a Uyghur bread (nan) bakery. Traditional Uyghur music performance. Farewell dinner in the Old City.
Day 14: Departure
Kashgar or Urumqi departure transfer.
What's Included
- ✅ Guide
- ✅ Vehicle + 2 flights (Turpan-Urumqi, Urumqi-Kashgar)
- ✅ All entries
- ✅ Camel ride
- ✅ Karakul Lake permit
- ✅ Yurt lunch
- ✅ Kashgar bazaar guide
- ✅ 13 lunches
- ✅ All transfers
- ✅ Insurance
What's Excluded
- ❌ Hotels
- ❌ Dinners
- ❌ Xi'an-Lanzhou train
- ❌ Tips
Before You Go
Best Time
May–Oct — warm days, cool nights, best for desert and mountain exploration.
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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