5-Day Xinjiang Private Tour of Kashgar includes Karakul Lake and Shipton Arh

 Attractions: No

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Kashgar

On arrival at Kashgar railway station or airport, our local driver will direct you to your hotel for check-in. Rest time is free for you to explore Kashgar.

Attractions: China and Pakistan highway, Karakul Lake

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Overnight in Kashgar

Today, you are going to visit the famous Karakul Lake. It may take a lot of time on a journey, but the scenery is definitely worth it. Make a stop at Baishahu (White Sands Dunes Lake). Far away from the golden sand mountains reflected in the turquoise lake, the lake and all kinds of mixed forests, layers and layers, reflecting each other, like a perfect natural bonsai, showing in front of the tourists. It is known as the "Little Jiangnan in the North of China".

You will get to Karakul Lake around noon. You will have lunch at a nearby place. The lake is in the mountains for environmental protection, the lake water and grass, often Kirgiz herdsmen stationed here. Karakuli Lake is one of the few highland lakes in the world. Every year in summer and autumn, it is the base camp of mountaineering tourists, but also passing travellers to visit the place of excursion.

Drive the same way back to Kashgar, and have a good rest in Kashgar city.

Attractions: Shipton Arh

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Overnight in Kashgar

Enjoy your breakfast then to visit Shipton Arh. This is a plateau between 1200m-4500m above sea level. Nature's ingenious work of art created the "Heavenly Gate", became a magnificent geological wonders on the Pamir Plateau. Standing in the wilderness in the valley of the "Heavenly Gate", to "want to test with the Lord of the sky than the high" posture proudly look at the mountains, where the mountains are high and windy, climb the "Heavenly Gate" viewing platform, you can glance at the valley of the majestic and spectacular scenery. The view from the viewing platform of "Heaven's Gate" will give you a panoramic view of the magnificent beauty of the valley.

Attractions: Kashgar Old Town, Ancient Tea House, Id Kah Mosque, Abakh Hoja Tomb

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Overnight in Kashgar

After breakfast, you will visit the Abakh Hoja Tomb. Abakh Hoja's Tomb scenic spot is located in Aizhet Village, Hohan Township, 5 kilometres northeast of Kashgar City, and is a national 4A level tourist attraction. The whole mausoleum is a group of very beautifully constructed magnificent ancient architectural complexes. It is by the Church, high and low worship temple, gate tower, the main crypt, orchard and other major components, a variety of different shapes of the building constitutes a mausoleum of different heights, staggered multi-level landscape.

Next, you will visit the landmark of Kashgar - Id Kah Mosque, which is an ancient architectural complex with strong national style and religious colours, which is a model of Uyghur ancient architectural art and has become famous as a local symbol of the ancient city of Kashgar.

Only several minutes' walk from the mosque is the exotic Kashgar Old Town. At this place, you can get deep in the local living style. Explore the traditional earth buildings where local people are living, walk through the famous Handicrafts Street. They will haggle in the sign language that is unique to their people. We are able to see dazzling jewellery, original pottery, unique musical instruments, and the end of the daily life experience of the locals. Free time at a tea house is specially arranged for you to relax and soak up the local culture and traditions.

The last activity of today is enjoying a cup of tea at the Ancient Tea House, which is more than 100 years old. Locals also like to spend their free time with friends and families in the tea house - drinking, chatting, and sometimes playing music.

Today’s activities ended. Have a good rest in your hotel.

Attractions: Kashgar Bazaar, Livestock Market

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Not included

After breakfast, go to visit the famous Kashgar Bazaar. Bazaar means "market". It is where local people will exchange their goods with each other, showing the historical stories of the Silk Road. It is a gathering place and exhibition centre for Islamic culture, architecture, ethnic commerce, entertainment and catering.

If you want to enjoy the raw, rugged grandeur and wildness of Southern Xinjiang, there is another attraction in Kashgar that is well worth a visit. That's the Livestock Market, which is only open on Sundays. This is the largest cattle, sheep and livestock trading market in Kashgar, as well as the largest livestock trading market in the whole of Southern Xinjiang, and even in Asia, where thousands of cattle and sheep are traded every week.

After the tour, you will be escorted to catch your flight or train to the next destination, or be sent to the border if you want to exit China by land port. ​I wish you a pleasant journey home.