Tour Overview
The ultimate Silk Road short trip — Kashgar's legendary bazaar, ancient Old City, and stunning Karakul Lake beneath Muztagh Ata.
Duration: 4 Days | Type: Private Tour | Destination: Xinjiang | Start: Your hotel in Xinjiang
Highlights
- ✅ Kashgar Sunday Bazaar
- ✅ Old City maze exploration
- ✅ Karakul Lake (3,600m)
- ✅ Muztagh Ata (7,546m) views
- ✅ Id Kah Mosque
- ✅ Kyrgyz yurt lunch
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Kashgar Arrival
Arrive Kashgar. Old City exploration — mud-brick alleys, copper workshops, nan bakeries. Evening: Uyghur dinner & music.
Day 2: Sunday Bazaar
The legendary Sunday Bazaar — livestock, spices, carpets, silk. Handicraft street. Id Kah Mosque. Apak Khoja Tomb.
Day 3: Karakul Lake
Drive the Karakoram Highway. Karakul Lake — stunning alpine setting with Muztagh Ata and Kongur peaks reflecting in the water. Kyrgyz yurt lunch. Return Kashgar.
Day 4: Departure
Morning at leisure for last exploration. Airport transfer.
What's Included
- ✅ Guide
- ✅ 4WD vehicle
- ✅ All entries
- ✅ Karakul Lake permit
- ✅ Yurt lunch
- ✅ 3 lunches
- ✅ Airport transfers
- ✅ Insurance
What's Excluded
- ❌ Hotel
- ❌ Dinners
- ❌ Kashgar flight
- ❌ 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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