Top Kashgar Day Trips

Experience life in Kashgar, a former Silk Road hub, during this all-inclusive private sightseeing tour. Visit landmarks like the Apa Khoja Toom, Idkah Mosque, and Handicraft Street. Listen to engaging commentary about the history and Islamic heritage of the city. Feast on a delicious meal of Uyghur cuisine at a local spot and shop your heart out at the Grand Bazaar.

Get out of Kashgar and enjoy some fresh mountain air and quiet time on this day-long hike to Shipton’s Arch, the tallest natural arch discovered to date. Avoid the hassle of hiring a car, driving on unfamiliar Xinjiang roads and finding your own way to the arch - but still enjoy a private experience - with this all-inclusive guided tour.

Travel down the ancient Silk Route during this private, full-day tour to Karakul Lake. Learn about local Uyghur cultures as you venture down the Friendship Highway toward the Pamir mountain range, nicknamed the "Roof of the World." Admire snow-capped peaks and the stunning, high-altitude lake, and spot local felted yurts. A tasty restaurant lunch is included, plus hotel transfers.

You might want to see a desert while travelling in Kashgar on the ancient Silk Road. Dawakun Desert, the nearest desert from Kashgar, is situated on the western fringe of Taklamakan Desert, about 130KM from Kashgar downtown in Xinjiang Province. This private day trip offers you an opportunity to explore the impressive Dawakun Desert from Kashgar by a charted vehicle. You will view the endless sand dunes, old multi-leaved trees, camels, and a lake near the desert in Dawakun, which is quite unique travel experience. There are different landscapes in the desert in different seasons, hence you can go there at any time. Kashgar centrally located hotel pickup and drop-off are included.