11-Day Silk Road Expedition Tour

Itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Day 01: Arrive in Urumqi
Upon arrival at the Urumqi airport, you will be taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to relax.
Day 02: Urumqi / Kashgar (B/L/D)
Today you will visit the Southern Pasture in the morning. After lunch, you will be taken to see the Lake of Heaven. Later you will be transferred to Kashgar. Upon arrival, you will be directly taken to your hotel for the evening.

Day 03: Kashgar / Kalakuli (B/L/D)
Today you will visit the Kalakuli Lake at the foot of Mt. Muztag. The Lake is located at an altitude of 3800 meters amidst the Pamirs Plateau. In the evening you will be brought to your hotel.

Day 04: Kalakuli / Kashgar (B/L/D)
Today you will drive back to Kashgar. Once you have arrived in Kashgar, you will visit the Abakh Khoja Tomb, Bazaar and the Id Kah Mosque. Then you will return to your hotel for the remainder of the day.
Day 05: Kashgar / Hetian (B/L/D)
Today you will live Kashgar and first visit local minority villages, Shache's King Mausoleum, the Yinjisha Knife Market. Afterwards you will travel to Hetian, known for its white jade. You will stay at a local hotel for the night.

Day 06: Hetian / Yutian (B/L/D)
Today you will visit the King of Walnut Tree, the Jade Factory and also the Silk Factory. After lunch, you will continue on to Yutian and spend the night in a local hotel.

Day 07: Yutian (B/L/D)
Today you will drive to the Taklimakan Desert and then be driven to a local hotel for the night.
Day 08: Yutian / Korla (B/L/D)
Continue driving through the desert to Korla, on the way, you will cross the Tarim Bridge, view the poplar forest, and visit some minority villages. Stay in hotel in Korla.

Day 09: Korla / Turpan (B/L/D)
Drive from Korla to Turpan, on the way, sightseeing at the Bosten Lake. Afternoon visit the Jiaohe Ruined Town, the Sugong Tower, and the Karez underground irrigation system. Stay in hotel.

Day 10: Turpan / Urumqi (B/L/D)
In the morning you will be taken to the Astana Tomb, the Grape Valley, the Thousand Buddha Cave and the Flaming Hill. Then, you will be driven back to Urumqi and on the way back, stop off at the largest Power Station in Asia. Then you will return to your hotel.
Day 11: Depart from Urumqi (B/L)
The last day in Urumqi, you will visit the Erdaoqiao Bazaar. Afterwards you will be taken to the airport for your trip back home.
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