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Follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo and explore the highlights along the north and south Silk Road on this 12-day private guided tour from Kashgar. Discover the scenic, cultural, religious and historic highlights, including the Taklimakan Desert, Karakoram Highway, Karakul Lake, Tashkurgan, Hotan, thousand Buddha Caves, Turpan, Jiaohe, Karez Wells, Heavenly Lake and Urumqi.

This private 4-day tour will let you explore Kuqa and Kashgar, two old towns in Xinjiang. The attractions include Kizil Grottoes, Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa, Subash Ruin, Kuqa old town, Kashgar old town and Kashgar Bazaar etc. Detailed trip information, please view What To Expect. Here is the briefing. D1. Met in your Urumqi hotel and transferred to Urumqi airport where you will catch 1.5-hour flight to Kuqa. D2. Visit Kizil Grottos and Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa. D3. City tour in Kuqa before catching overnight train to Kashagr. D4. Kashar city tour. The tour concludes at Kashgar hotel. We offer a free Kashgar airport transfer for next day if you need it.

Explore one of the former hubs of the Silk Road, Kashgar, on a private tour. See highlights like the Apa Khoja Tomb, old town, and the Idkah Mosque, where you can see the Islamic influence, and if you’re lucky to be visiting on a Sunday, visit the Animal Bazaar as well. Savor a delicious Uyghur lunch at a local home and shop at the Grand Bazaar to conclude your experience.

Driving along the China and Pakistan highway to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Pamirs. The two days journey will begin with a visit to the magnificent Karakul Lake, you can enjoy the mysterious Muztagh Ata in the distance, and travel to Taxkorgan to visit the ancient Stone Fortress, enjoy a walking tour at the local grassland. One night hotel in Taxkorgan is included. * Private transportation with good AC * Professional and Friendly English Speaking Guide * One night 4 Star Hotel with breakfast in Taxkorgan * Xinjiang Travel Permit to Taxkorgan * 7/24 English Service online * Bottled water and paper napkins

Experience the best of Kashgar on a 2-day tour with a private guide that showcases the highlights of this fascinating region in western China. Visit the famous Sunday bazaar and animal bazaar; tour the Id Kah Mosque and Abakh Hoja (Afaq Khoja) Mausoleum; travel the Friendship Highway (Karakoram Highway) to Karakul Lake and view Muztagh Ata Mountain from the lakeshore. Have a traditional lunch with a local Uyghur family and stay overnight in a 4-star hotel in Kashgar. Your comprehensive tour includes accommodation, guide, meals and transportation.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. There’s an endless variety of landscapes, from snow-capped mountains to red mountains. What legends lay hidden in The Geographic Center of the Asian Continent? You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What history lies in the city’s ancient mosques? You will be surprised how many stories lay hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Urumqi. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. It is perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

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.

The desert around Turpan is packed with Silk Road history but, unless you have a Chinese driver’s license, a tour is your only way to explore in a reasonable timeframe. This private guided door-to-door adventure hits highlights including the Karez System, an ancient irrigation system, the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, dating back 1,500 years, the ruins of ancient Gaochang with its painted tombs, and the 18th-century Emin Minaret. Tour includes lunch.

Explore the highlights of Urumqi—Xinjiang’s capital, and a former Silk Road outpost—on this full-day, introductory tour. With just a private guide for company, you’re guaranteed a personal way of seeing the sights. Following pickup from your hotel, travel to the Xinjiang Regional Museum to learn more about the area’s heritage. After a traditional lunch, see the Hongguang Shan Giant Buddha, stroll through the bustling Erdaoqiao Market, and more.

Kuqa is a renown town on the ancient Silk Road with its old name Qiuci. There are lots of grottoes, temples and ruins in Kuqa, which are very interesting to explore. This 2-day private tour will let you start from Urumqi to Kuqa by round-way flight to visit Kizil Grottoes, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Subash Temple Ruin, Kuqa Mosque, Kuqa Old Town, Kuqa Bazaar, and Kuqa King Palace etc. Because Kuqa is a small city with few people speaking English, we will do our best arrange an English-speaking guide for the tour. If no English-speaking guide for your booking, we will arrange Chinese-speaking guide for you, and translate via cell phone from our office staff.

Experience a sensational week-long adventure through the iconic cultural and religious crossroads of Silk Road. This exclusive guide provides a personalized experience for you and your group: the ideal introduction for first-time explorers. Discover highlights of this unique place, and learn about the area’s significant history. You’ll venture through the Chinese section of Silk Road and see the Overhanging Great Wall, the Loulan mummies, and the Mogao Grottoes: a system of 492 temples. Witness the incredible landscape of the Tianshan Mountains and Heavenly Lake.

Kashgar is the hub on Silk Road since ancient time. This private day trip will offer you a wonderful day tour from Urumqi by round-way flight. You will explore Kashgar old town, Id Ghar Mosque, Apa Hoja Tomb, Grand Bazaar, and Handicraft Street...etc. with a local guide. Please note this is a very long day tour.

Explore the highlights of the Silk Road during a 5-night tour one-way from Urumqui to Dunhuang. Travel by train and private vehicle to visit the Gobi desert, Mogao Grottoes, ancient ruins in Turpan, Heavenly Lake (Tianchi), and Crescent Spring and the Singing Sand Dunes. Experience local culture during lunch at a Uighur home and a stop at the night market in Dunhuang. Includes five nights of 5-star accommodation, high-speed train ticket, entrance fees, private guide and vehicle, breakfasts, and one lunch.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the local professional guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. What romantic tales abound on the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. Where is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you take lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories there are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of Urumqi. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What legend is hidden in the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha caves? What is the most famous historical couple in China? A tour especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Turpan has a history that covers thousands of years and many empires and religions. During this 2 days guided tour,  you can chose 4-6 attractions in Turpan to visit, such as Jiaohe Ancient City, Gaochang Ancient City, Karez Irrigation System, Emin Minaret, Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves and Flame Mountain. The tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee(4 -6 attractions), an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.

Explore two of Xinjiang's most stunning natural attractions during this full-day private combo tour to the Kizil Grottoes and Tian Shan Gorge. First, visit the 3rd-century Buddhist cave complex, still painted in colorful interior frescoes. Then, walk along a quiet, off-the-beaten-track canyon route, part of the famous Tian Shan mountain chain. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

Beiting Old City Ruin or Beshbalik City Ruins is a renown attraction in Jimsar, 180km from Urumqi. This private day tour will let you explore the city ruin, the Western Grottoes in Jimsar with a local guide.

Kuqa is a renown town on the ancient Silk Road with its old name Qiuci. There are lots of grottoes, temples and ruins in Kuqa, which are very interesting to explore. This one-day private tour will let you start from Urumqi to Kuqa by round-way flight to visit Kizil Grottoes, Tianshan Canyon. Because Kuqa is a small city with few people speaking English, we will do our best arrange an English-speaking guide for the tour. If no English-speaking guide for your booking, we will arrange Chinese-speaking guide for you, and translate via cell phone from our office staff. Please note this is very long day tour.

This 2-day tour will let you explore almost all important sites in Turpan. You will take a three hours ride from Urumqi to Turpan to explore the wonderful basin with well-preserved ancient cities, Karez Irrigation System, Emin Minaret, Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Tuyok old village, Jiaohe & Gaochang Cty Ruin and more! A local Uyghur style lunch is also inclusive. This is a perfect 2-day trip for people who love the history of ancient Silk Road!

Kashgar is a renown town on the ancient Silk Road with its wonderful history and culture. This 2-day private tour will let you start from Urumqi to Kashgar by round-way flight to visit Kashgar old town, Grand Bazaar, and Karakul Lake etc.

This 5 nights classic private tour takes you to explore Chinese section of ancient Silk Road northern route from Urumqi to Dunhuang. You will travel the path of thousands of merchants and camel caravans and witness its changes in modern days. Attractions you will visit during this tour includes Mogao Grottos, Turpan Oasis, Loulan Mummies, and Heavenly Lake located on the northern side of Tianshan Mountains.