Cultural Journey —7-Day Southern Xinjiang Tour

Day 2

Kashgar

Visit sites: After breakfast, we will come to the Kashgar Old Town main gate to watch ‘The Opening Ceremony ’(about 10 min), then we are free to explore any corner of the town, buy souvenirs, taste lamb buns, or try ethnic clothes… In the afternoon, we will move to the western part of the town to watch a Uyghur wedding cultural show after lunch, we will visit the Biggest Mosque in China — The Id Kah Mosque, and the Kashgar old city ruins exhibition area. At night old city has another side of charm, we suggest you see it and our driver will pick you up after dinner.

Accommodation: GreenTree Eastern Hotel

Day 3

Kashgar-Shache 2 hrs driving - Kashgar 2 hrs driving

Visit sites: After breakfast, drive to Shache, the city has 3000 years history, it wa one of the most important country on the ancient Silk Road, meanwhile Mausoleum of  Amani Shah Khan (poet also musician ——famous for collecting and organizing Muqam ) Khan Palace, Muqam concert (Uygur cultural treasure in musical field) will give you better understanding of Uygur culture.

Accommodation: GreenTree Eastern Hotel

Day 4

Kashgar - Whitesand Lake 3hrs driving- Karakul Lake 1hr driving - Toxkorgan  1hr driving

Visit sites: After breakfast, we will directly head to Toxkorgan. On the way, we will be able to see Karakul Lake, and Whitesand Lake. Arrive at Karakul Lake in the afternoon at the foot of the Mustagh Ata Mountain, the father of glaciers. Arriving at Toxkorgan, the Ancient Stone City, is a spot you can’t miss. We highly suggest you have local yak meat for dinner.

Accommodation: Kaitu International Hot Spring Hotel/Toxkorgan Guest House

Day 5

Toxkorgan- Kuke Xiluke Apricot Blossom Vally 3hrs driving - Ta’er village 1hr driving -Toxkorgan

Visit sites: After breakfast, drive to Kuke Xiluke to view the apricot blossoms. On the way, you can also see many apricot blossoms and villages and towns where you can stop and take photos. In the afternoon, continue to Ta’er Township, to view the seasonal flowers, according to legend, it was the route for Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty to return east after studying Buddhist scriptures. On the way, we will pass the mysterious Blue Lake and back to Toxkorgan.

Accommodation: Kaitu International Hot Spring Hotel/Toxkorgan Guest House

Day 6

Toxkorgan-Panlong Ancient Path - Kashgar 6hrs driving

Visit sites: After breakfast, we will drive back to Kashgar via the Palong Ancient Path, which is located in the Kashgar region of Xinjiang. This path stretches for a total of 75 kilometers and features more than 600 curves, including many 180-degree and even 270-degree turns. We are expected to arrive in the afternoon.

Accommodation: GreenTree Eastern Hotel