Day 1 Kashgar★Meet at Shikagash Airport → Kashgar Old Town
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丨Itinerary meeting day/ We sincerely welcome you
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] 24-hour airport transfer service, worry-free arrival
Today is the meeting day, so we recommend booking flights arriving before 12:00 PM. Tourists from all over the country are advised to make their own way to Kashgar International Airport. Upon arrival, we provide a complimentary 24-hour shuttle service and transfer to your hotel.
The tour of Kashgar Old Town can be arranged on the first or last day depending on the flight time.
丨Kashgar Old City/The Cultural History of the Old City in the Western Regions
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Kashgar's Old City boasts centuries of history, a network of streets crisscrossing the city. Located at the western end of the country and the filming location for "The Kite Runner," it exudes an exotic charm. Walking through the ancient city feels like stepping into the exotic lands of Central Asia.
丨 Local Experience/Exploring Intangible Cultural Heritage
As a key city and trading hub on the ancient Silk Road, Kashgar is a living, millennium-old city. We'll visit the workshops of intangible cultural heritage inheritors to learn about its rich cultural heritage. Join us as we explore the homes of musical instrument makers in the old city and witness the making of intangible cultural heritage bronzeware.
Afterwards, we'll head to the Century-Old Teahouse. If you're looking to better appreciate the local culture in Kashgar, then the nearly century-old teahouse is undoubtedly one of the best places to do so. Sit back, enjoy a pot of brick tea, immerse yourself in local life, and listen to the stories of the locals.
Accommodation presentation
Stay at a high-end hotel: Yifei Hotel in Kashgar Old Town Scenic Area or Radisson Blu Hotel Kashgar, Altitude: 1300m
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Select a 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar. Kashgar Ancient City Yifei Hotel, part of the Hyatt Group, is a 3-minute walk from the ancient city, offering convenient transportation and easy access to the city. The well-appointed guest rooms are fully equipped with traditional Chinese amenities, offering a high-quality experience for your leisure, vacation, or business trip.
Day 2 Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Tashkurgan County
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After breakfast, we'll continue south along the Karakoram Highway. We'll first visit the Aoyitak Red Valley, known as the "Flaming Mountains of Southern Xinjiang" surrounded by the Pamir Plateau. The mountains here blaze like a crimson crimson, creating a magnificent spectacle. We'll then pass by Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake before heading to Tashkurgan County.
丨 Encountering Baisha Lake on the way / Heading south to see the Pamir Plateau
Driving along National Highway 314 towards the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake stands out as a dazzling pearl along the route. Nestled beside the massive Baisha Mountain, Baisha Lake is where river water gathers, illuminating the already clear plateau snow-capped lake with a milky blue hue. The lake's surface is as clear as a mirror, the sands as white as snow, and the sun-kissed landscape is breathtaking.
Karakul Lake/A sky mirror reflecting the snow-capped mountains and glaciers
Arrive at Karakul Lake, nestled at the foot of Muztagh Ata, the "Father of Glaciers." Known as the emerald green embedded in the Kunlun Mountains, Karakul Lake, where streams of water from ancient glaciers melt into the lake. Its surface, ablaze with color, reflects the majestic Muztagh Ata. The lake's depths reflect different colors, creating a breathtaking scene reminiscent of a tropical ocean.
Accommodation presentation
Featured hotels: Panoramic Starry Sky Hotel/Dongxun Cultural Hotel ◆◆◆◆, free oxygen for two consecutive nights, altitude: 3100m
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This newly opened hotel in Tashkurgan County (Note 3) in 2023 is one of the best in the area. With stunning views of the Karakoram Mountains and the Golden Grasslands, and the snow-capped Hindu Kush Mountains as its backdrop, this hotel offers a convenient location and comfortable, clean rooms, providing a clean and comfortable stay for your trip to southern Xinjiang.
Day 3: Tianta County → Khunjerab Pass → Panlong Ancient Road → Bandir Blue Lake → Tasha Ancient Road → Tashkurgan County
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丨Khunjerab Pass/One of the highest national gates in the world
Located at the China-Pakistan border, the National Border Crossing (NCC) is the world's highest border crossing, officially at 5,100 meters above sea level. It serves as a gateway for trade and cultural exchange between China and Pakistan. Standing alongside the boundary marker, you can feel the wind and snow of the Pamir Plateau brushing against your cheeks, and experience the faith of the boundary marker in the clouds. The drive from Tashkurgan County to the National Border Crossing is a long one, approximately 125 kilometers and 2.5 hours. For a more relaxed journey, you can choose not to go to the National Border Crossing and receive a refund.
It is not recommended to go to the border during the National Day holiday and refund the ticket.
丨Panlong Ancient Road/A giant dragon winding across the Pamir Plateau
Afterward, we'll head to the Panlong Ancient Road, once a shepherd's trail from Waqia Township. In just 30 kilometers, the route ascends from 3,000 to 4,200 meters above sea level, weaving through 600 S-shaped bends across the desolate Daban Pass of the Pamirs. Like a giant dragon crouching among the mountains, it watches over this sacred site in western China. We'll pass the breathtaking Bandir Blue Lake (Xiabandi Reservoir), where the emerald waters contrast beautifully with the towering peaks. We'll then journey into the heart of the Pamir Plateau and visit a Tajik village.
丨Tasha Ancient Road/Retracing the Journey of Xuanzang from the East
Cross the Tasha Ancient Road. The Tasha Ancient Road is a road from Tashi County to Shache. Thousands of years ago, it was the road Xuanzang took when he returned from seeking Buddhist scriptures. It is also a secret and dangerous road that few people have traveled to this day. Drive along the jade-like Tashkurgan River.
丨Interview with the Tajik people/ The "mountain eagles" of the ethnic group on horseback
We will visit a Tajik family and experience the customs of this mysterious plateau people. The Tajiks are China's only pure-blooded, native Caucasian people. A people of horseback, they are known as "mountain eagles" and "visitors from the iceberg." Living deep in the mountains of the plateau, they build houses of stone and mud, subsisting through animal husbandry and maintaining their traditional lifestyle.
Accommodation presentation
Featured hotels: Panoramic Starry Sky Hotel/Dongxun Cultural Hotel ◆◆◆◆, free oxygen for two consecutive nights, altitude: 3100m
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Upgrade to a water view king/twin room with a private terrace and plateau views
This newly opened hotel in Tashkurgan County in 2023 is one of the best in the area. With stunning views of the Karakoram Mountains and the Golden Grasslands, and the snow-capped Hindu Kush Mountains as its backdrop, this hotel offers a convenient location and comfortable, clean rooms, providing a clean and comfortable stay for your trip to southern Xinjiang.
Day 4: Tianta County → Stone City & Golden Grass Beach → Muztagh Ata Glacier → Buzhou Mountain Camp
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丨Ancient Stone City/An important stop on the ancient Silk Road
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Arrange scenic area explanations and listen to the thousand-year history of Stone City
After breakfast, we'll visit the thousand-year-old Stone City, once the capital of the Puli Kingdom, one of the "Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions," and a key stop on the ancient Silk Road. This area has seen both prosperity and war, and now only the Tashkurgan River winds through it. It's a key cultural relic protection site in the autonomous region. We'll stroll through the Golden Grassland, where the Tashkurgan River flows through. The park is lush with grass and grass, with cattle and sheep roaming everywhere. The scenery blends beautifully with the distant snow-capped mountains, white clouds, and blue sky, creating a picturesque scene.
Then we returned to Kashgar along the beautiful Karakoram Highway, where we discovered more beautiful scenery that we had overlooked on the way here.
丨Experience Wilderness/Visit Muztagh Ata, the "Father of Glaciers"
Head to Muztagh Ata Glacier Park for a light hike to discover the rare seracs. Muztagh Ata Peak, known as the "Father of Glaciers," stands at 7,509 meters above sea level. Covered with snow year-round, the climate is ideal for glacier growth. Come face-to-face with the vast, snow-capped glacier, its vast expanse, a breathtaking scene of vastness and silence.
Accommodation presentation
Stay at a luxurious campsite: Karakul Lake Buzhou Mountain Camp, free oxygen supply, altitude: 3600m
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The campsite is located on the shores of Karakul Lake, directly facing Muztagh Ata and Gongger Jiubie Peak. Mornings and evenings offer the chance to witness the breathtaking scenery of the golden mountain under the sun, and at night, you can gaze at the Milky Way from your bed. Rooms feature floor heating, air conditioning, 270-degree floor-to-ceiling windows, a 10-square-meter glass ceiling for convenient stargazing, and integrated smart home technology.
Day 5 Buzhou Mountain Camp → Muji Volcano → Kashgar
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丨Immersive Vacation/Luxury time in the wild by the lake and snow-capped mountains
Wake up to the sunrise over the lake, embraced by nature, and share the morning beauty of Karakul Lake. No hustle and bustle, no crowds of tourists. Just immerse yourself in a luxurious, unspoiled escape at the foot of Muztagh Ata, by the crystal-clear Karakul Lake.
丨Muji Volcano/Exploring the Eye of the Pamir Plateau
After breakfast, we'll head to Muji Township, home to the unique Kare Temir Volcanic Cluster, home to dozens of craters, large and small, formed by eruptions 1,500 years ago. Beyond the craters, towering into the clouds are the "Eighteen Arhat Peaks." A neat, uniform row of snow-capped mountains stands in a row, like border guards, protecting the secrets of the Pamir Plateau. Rare geological formations, such as plateau wetlands and glacial lakes, will leave you marveling at the magical charm of nature.
Accommodation presentation
Accommodation options: Yifei Hotel in Kashgar Old Town or Radisson Blu Hotel Kashgar, Altitude: 1300m
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Upgrade to an executive room for a more comfortable stay
Select a 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar. Kashgar Ancient City Yifei Hotel, part of the Hyatt Group, is a 3-minute walk from the ancient city, offering convenient transportation and easy access to the city. The well-appointed guest rooms are fully equipped with traditional Chinese amenities, offering a high-quality experience for your leisure, vacation, or business trip.
Day 6 Kashgar★Dissolution Day
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丨Farewell on the disbanding day/Looking forward to seeing you next time
Today is our departure day, and our wonderful journey is almost over. We will transfer you to Kashgar International Airport according to your flight/train schedule. If you are returning to your home city that day, we recommend booking a flight after 1:00 PM. If you are staying in Kashgar, we will transfer you to your hotel.
