Follow the southern Silk Road from Kashgar toward the Pamirs, with desert oases, mountain lakes, ancient towns and deep cultural encounters.
Overview
Follow the southern Silk Road from Kashgar toward the Pamirs, with desert oases, mountain lakes, ancient towns and deep cultural encounters.
This private journey is fully customizable, with an English-speaking guide, comfortable transport and local support throughout.
Highlights
- Kashgar Old City
- Karakoram Highway
- Karakul Lake
- Tashkurgan
- Taklamakan oasis culture
Itinerary
• Airport pick-up
• Old City orientation
• Local dinner area
Overnight in Xinjiang
• Id Kah Mosque exterior and square
• Old City lanes
• Artisan workshops
• Sunday livestock market when available
Overnight in Xinjiang
• Karakoram Highway
• White Sand Lake
• Karakul Lake
• Muztagh Ata views
Overnight in Tashkurgan
• Stone City
• Golden Grassland
• Tajik village cultural visit
• Pamir scenery
Overnight in Tashkurgan
• Scenic Karakoram Highway return
• Photo stops according to conditions
• Kashgar evening
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• Train or road transfer
• Desert-edge landscapes
• Hotan night market
Overnight in Hotan
• Jade market
• Atlas silk workshop
• Traditional paper-making village
• Local food tasting
Overnight in Xinjiang
• Long-distance train or arranged transfer
• Oasis and desert scenery
Overnight in Kuqa
• Kizil Caves subject to opening
• Tianshan Grand Canyon
• Kuqa old town
Overnight in Xinjiang
• Transfer to Kuqa airport or railway station
End of services
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- First entrance tickets listed in the itinerary
- Airport or railway station transfers
- 24-hour local travel support
Cost Excludes
- International and domestic flights unless specified
- China visa fees
- Lunches and dinners unless specified
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The route, hotel standard, pace and experiences can be tailored to your dates and interests.
Yes. Professional English-speaking guide service is included during the scheduled sightseeing program.
