Arrival in Kashgar — Airport or railway pickup, hotel check-in and free time.
Journey overview
10 Days / 9 NightsYour Journey at a Glance
RouteKashgar · Tashkurgan · Wuqia · Hotan · Alar · Luntai · Korla · Urumqi
Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Muztagh Ata → Tashkurgan.
Tashkurgan → China–Pakistan Friendship Highway → Panlong Ancient Road → Bandir Blue Lake → Kashgar.
Kashgar Old City opening ceremony → Livestock Bazaar → Xiangfei Garden → Wuqia.
Wuqia → Tianshan–Kunlun mountain meeting area → Shell Mountain → western frontier area → Kashgar.
Kashgar → Yarkand Khan Mausoleum → Yotkan Ancient City → Hotan.
+ 4 more days in the full itinerary below
A customizable Southern Xinjiang road journey linking the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar, Hotan, the Taklamakan Desert and the Tarim Basin before finishing in Urumqi.
Highlights
What makes this journey special
Key experiences selected for this private itinerary.
- Pamir Plateau scenery around Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata and Tashkurgan.
- Panlong Ancient Road, Bandir Blue Lake and the China–Pakistan Friendship Highway.
- Kashgar Old City, local markets and Silk Road atmosphere.
- Remote Wuqia landscapes and the Tianshan–Kunlun mountain meeting area.
- Yarkand and Hotan heritage before crossing the Taklamakan Desert Highway.
- Tarim poplar forest and a long-distance Southern Xinjiang overland route ending in Urumqi.
Trip at a Glance
Practical tour details
Core details are pulled directly from this tour’s product data.
- Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route: Kashgar · Tashkurgan · Wuqia · Hotan · Alar · Luntai · Korla · Urumqi
- Tour style: Private multi-day tour
- Guide: Private local guide / driver-guide
- Group size: Private · customizable by group size
- Accommodation: 9 nights · hotel standard customizable
- Vehicle: Private vehicle matched to group size
- Meals: Meal inclusions depend on the final customized quotation.
Day by day
Your private itinerary
The itinerary below is maintained through the product’s itinerary metafield.
- Day 1 · Arrival in Kashgar — Airport or railway pickup, hotel check-in and free time.
- Day 2 · Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Muztagh Ata → Tashkurgan.
- Day 3 · Tashkurgan → China–Pakistan Friendship Highway → Panlong Ancient Road → Bandir Blue Lake → Kashgar.
- Day 4 · Kashgar Old City opening ceremony → Livestock Bazaar → Xiangfei Garden → Wuqia.
- Day 5 · Wuqia → Tianshan–Kunlun mountain meeting area → Shell Mountain → western frontier area → Kashgar.
- Day 6 · Kashgar → Yarkand Khan Mausoleum → Yotkan Ancient City → Hotan.
- Day 7 · Hotan → Taklamakan Desert Highway → Alar.
- Day 8 · Alar → Route 139 scenic road → Luntai.
- Day 9 · Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Korla.
- Day 10 · Korla → Urumqi — Departure or onward travel.
Before you book
Important information
Transfers
Arrival pickup in Kashgar and departure transfer in Urumqi are arranged after your flight or train details are confirmed.
Booking confirmation
Final route, hotel standard, vehicle and guide arrangements are confirmed according to your travel dates and group size before booking.
Important notes
- This is a customizable private itinerary; hotels, pacing and selected stops can be adjusted before confirmation.
- Pamir Plateau and border-area access can be affected by permit requirements, weather and local controls.
- Sightseeing order may change due to road conditions, attraction opening hours and local operation.
More tour details
Explore Southern Xinjiang on a 10-day private journey from Kashgar to Urumqi, combining Pamir Plateau scenery, Silk Road heritage, desert highways and the Tarim poplar forest.
This sample itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, group size and preferred pace.
Route: Kashgar → Tashkurgan → Kashgar → Wuqia → Kashgar → Hotan → Alar → Luntai → Korla → Urumqi
Trip Highlights
- Baisha Lake and Muztagh Ata on the Pamir Plateau
- China–Pakistan Friendship Highway and Panlong Ancient Road
- Bandir Blue Lake and Tashkurgan scenery
- Kashgar Old City, livestock bazaar and Xiangfei Garden
- Wuqia and the Tianshan–Kunlun mountain meeting area
- Yarkand Khan Mausoleum and Yotkan Ancient City
- Taklamakan Desert Highway and Route 139 scenic drive
- Tarim Poplar Forest before finishing in Urumqi
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kashgar
Day 2: Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Muztagh Ata → Tashkurgan
Day 3: Tashkurgan → China–Pakistan Friendship Highway → Panlong Ancient Road → Bandir Blue Lake → Kashgar
Day 4: Kashgar Old City opening ceremony → Livestock Bazaar → Xiangfei Garden → Wuqia
Day 5: Wuqia → Tianshan–Kunlun mountain meeting area → Shell Mountain → China’s westernmost frontier area → Kashgar
Day 6: Kashgar → Yarkand Khan Mausoleum → Yotkan Ancient City → Hotan
Day 7: Hotan → Taklamakan Desert Highway → Alar
Day 8: Alar → Route 139 scenic road → Luntai
Day 9: Luntai → Tarim Poplar Forest → Korla
Day 10: Korla → Urumqi · departure or onward travel
Private Tour Service
Private vehicle, guide service, accommodation and attraction arrangements are customized according to your confirmed travel dates and group size.
Best forTravelers who want a flexible Southern Xinjiang road journey
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