Southern Xinjiang Oasis 10 Days · Kashgar and Pamir
Urumqi / Turpan / Kashgar · 9 days · Moderate
Reference Price
$1,210Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
In southern Xinjiang, what you notice is the density of people: the karez and Flaming Mountains of Turpan, the earth-colored alleys of Kashgar Old City, and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau.
Day-by-day itinerary9 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arrived at Urumqi · Tianshan Tianchi
DestinationEverywhere→ Urumqi
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Urumqi Hotel
- Transport
- Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive in Urumqi from various locations, with a private transfer at the airport/station to your hotel. Afternoon free time.
Tianshan Tianchi
In the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Turpan, with overnight stays in Turpan. - D2Turpan · Flaming Mountain, Putao Valley
DestinationTurpan urban area
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Turpan Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailThe
ancient city of Huoyanshan, Grape Valley
, Jiaohé - D3Turpan · Ancient city of Gaochang, Kar Well
DestinationTurpan → Kashgar
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Turpan Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed train / tour bus → Kashgar
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
Daily detailIn
the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus from Kan'erjing, the ancient city of Gaochang
, to Kashgar, and stay overnight. - D4Kashgar · Old city of Kashgar
DestinationKashgar city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Kashgar Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailOld city of Kashgar - D5Kashgar · Etiqal Mosque
DestinationKashgar city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Kashgar Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailEtiqal Mosque - D6Kashgar · Xiangfei Garden
DestinationKashgar city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Kashgar Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailFragrant Consort Garden - D7Kashgar · Gaotai residences
DestinationKashgar city center
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Kashgar Hotel
- Transport
- City bus Walking
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
StopsDaily detailHigh terraces and dwellings - D8Kashgar · Karakuri Lake
DestinationKashgar → Urumqi
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Kashgar Hotel
- Transport
- High-speed rail / tour bus → Urumqi
- Distance
- Intercity Transfer
StopsDaily detailIn
the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus from Karakuli Lake to Urumqi and stay overnight there. - D9Return to Urumqi · Tianshan Tianchi and the return trip
DestinationUrumqi → Airport drop-off / Station
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
- Distance
- Walking about 4-6 km within the city
Daily detailIn the morning, head to Urumqi. After settling in, start your day's itinerary.
Tianshan
Tianchi International Grand Bazaar
Xinjiang Museum
Hongshan Park
will be shuttled off by dedicated shuttle according to flight or train schedule, ending the itinerary.
Route Overview
The entire journey lasts 9 days, advancing along the "Urumqi / Turpan / Kashgar" route. The pace is arranged as "one city per segment," with intercity travel mainly by high-speed train, and flights are used for segments where the train ride exceeds 5 hours.
Cities and Highlights on This Route
- Urumqi: Tianshan Heavenly Lake · International Grand Bazaar · Xinjiang Museum · Hongshan Park
- Turpan: Flaming Mountains · Grape Valley · Jiaohe Ancient City · Gaochang Ancient City · Karez Irrigation System
- Kashgar: Kashgar Old Town · Id Kah Mosque · Fragrant Concubine Garden · High Terrace Houses · Karakul Lake
Province
This route belongs to the Xinjiang line. There are other itineraries of different lengths within the same province for comparison; you can also customize your trip according to your own pace.
Costs include
- Hotels listed in the itinerary (double occupancy, including breakfast)
- First entrance tickets and shuttle between attractions listed in the itinerary
- Intercity high-speed train / second-class seat on bullet train or tour bus
- Full Chinese-speaking tour guide and driver service
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day, travel accident insurance
Cost not included
- International/domestic major transportation to and from the departure city
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (approximately 80–150 yuan/person/day)
- Single room supplement, personal expenses, and optional items
- Driver and guide tips (voluntary, recommended 30–50 yuan/person/day)