8-Day Xinjiang Private Tour of Kashgar, Urumqi and Turpan

 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: 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: Sunday Bazaar, Oytag Glacier Park

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Overnight in Kashgar

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.So it is also called Sunday Bazaar. 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.

Then driving on the China - Pakistan Highway, you can get an overall view of many scenic spots here.

You can also see the magnificent Oytag Glacier Park.

Attractions: Idigar Mosque, Handicraft Street

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Overnight in Urumqi

Today meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby, then we will do a full day Kashgar city excursion. We will visit the Idigar Mosque. Itigarh Mosque 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.

After visiting, say goodbye to Kashgar, where you must have an amazing experience and you will be transferred to the airport and catch the flight to Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang.

Attractions: Heavenly Lake, Xinjiang International Bazaar

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Overnight in Urumqi

Today you will drive to the picturesque Heavenly Lake, known as "Yaochi" in ancient times, which is located in Fukang City, Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang. In ancient Chinese mythology, Tianchi is also the place where the Queen Mother of the Western Heaven bathed. The lake reflects the Bogda Peak, surrounded by spruce. The scenery is like a fairyland. The scenic area encompasses alpine lakes, wetland meadows, forest canyons and other natural landscapes, and in 2013, the scenic area was named a National Geopark by the state.

Afterwards, transfer back to Urumqi about other 1.5hrs, visit the Xinjiang International Bazaar. The most famous attraction is the Silk Road Sightseeing Tower in the centre of the square, which has colourful paintings and exhibitions on all floors, 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.

Attractions: Tuyoq Village, Jiaohe Ruins

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Overnight in Turpan

Today we will drive to the historical sites and oasis land of Turpan. A must and first visit is the oldest Uighur village, Tuyoq Village. Located in the centre of the Flaming Mountain Canyon. The village consists of four parts: canyon scenery, mazar tombs, and ancient buildings of the ancient village.

After finishing there, we will visit the Jiaohe Ruins, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in China, which was inscribed on 22 June 2014 on the World Heritage List. Take your time to walk and stroll. The once bustling neighbourhoods and temples have been preserved, and some of the structures can still be imagined. Walking to the centre of the main road of the old city, from the observation deck, in addition to the old city and the old village, ethnic characteristics of the building. Immersed in the long river of history of the Jiaoxie, only mottled and pale still hides a huge unsolved mystery.

Attractions: Karez Well, Sugong Minaret

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Overnight in Urumqi

Morning depart from the hotel, we will head to the Karez Well. Karez Well is a kind of underground water conservancy project created during the long historical development of the working people in arid lands. Qan'erjing drew out the groundwater and turned the desert into an oasis, which was called "well canal" in ancient times. Because of the peculiar structure and extraordinary function of the Qan'erjing irrigation system, it has been attracting people's attention for a long time.

Then explore the Sugong Minaret. Sugong Minaret is located in Munal Village, and it is a tower-shaped Islamic building with novel and chic modelling. Sugong Minaret is the largest existing Minaret in Xinjiang, which was built in 1778 A.D. and has a history of more than 230 years.

Attractions: No

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Not included

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