Arrival in Kashgar and Culinary Tour in the Old Town

Kashgar - Upon arrival in Kashgar, the guide and driver will meet you at the train station or airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Afterwards, enjoy a visit to the vibrant night food market in Kashgar.

Cultural Walking Tour of Kashgar City

Kashgar Livestock Market - The Kashgar Livestock Market is an open-air agricultural market held every Sunday. If your visit coincides with a Sunday, you can experience this unique market. It features a local atmosphere with Uyghur farmers trading animals such as sheep, yaks, goats, donkeys, cows, camels, and horses. The South and Central Asia Market is a regular commodity market offering a variety of goods. This market attracts over a hundred thousand visitors every Sunday from nearby towns and Central Asian countries. The guide will accompany you for a few hours at the market.

Abakh Hoja Tomb - This mausoleum is a prime example of Uyghur architecture in China, featuring a large 17-meter dome at the center, surrounded by four corner minarets adorned with stripes and arabesque floral patterns. Built in 1640, it is the resting place of the powerful religious and political leader Apak Hoja and five generations of his relatives.

Idkah Mosque - As the largest mosque in China and the 12th largest in the world, Idkah Mosque is a well-preserved example of Uyghur architecture, accommodating thousands of worshippers during prayer times.

Kashgar Old Town - This well-preserved Uyghur residential area is over a thousand years old. Settled over 1,100 years ago, it was a cultural and significant transportation hub on Central Asia’s Silk Road. Its unique medieval style attracted Hollywood to film “Kite Runner” here. A walking tour through the old streets, with centuries-old tea houses, offers a remarkable experience in this historic Silk Road city.

Kashgar to Karakul Lake to Tashkorgan via Karakoram Highway (5-hour drive)

Karakul Lake - Stop at the lake for a 2-hour hike around its scenic surroundings.

Karakoram Highway - Continue the drive on the Karakoram Highway to Tashkorgan, with stops for photography along the way.

Tashkorgan to Karakul Lake to Kashgar (5-hour return drive)

Tashkurgan Fort - In the morning, visit the Stone Fort, Pamir grassland, and downtown Tashkorgan for a few hours before driving back to Kashgar.

Karakoram Highway - Return journey on the Karakoram Highway.

Tashkurgan - After breakfast at the hotel, drive along the Dragon Road, one of the most popular roads in China.

Kashgar to Shipton’s Arch Day Tour

Shipton’s Arch - Today, drive for an hour to the Shipton’s Arch attraction. Spend 3-4 hours hiking up to the arch and back to the car. Shipton’s Arch is approximately 70 km (44 miles) from Kashgar, requiring a couple of hours by car and on foot to reach. Named after Eric Shipton, the British consul in Kashgar in the 1940s, who visited the arch in 1947 and documented it in his book, “Mountains of Tartary.” Often considered the highest natural stone arch in the world, its height varies depending on measurement methods. Rediscovered by the outside world in May 2000 through a National Geographic expedition, Shipton’s Arch stands 460 m (1,500 feet) tall from the south side, with a top span of 55 m (180 ft).

Kashgar to Taklamakan Desert Day Tour

Departure from Kashgar

Kashgar - On the final day, the guide and driver will take you to the airport or train station, concluding your tour of Kashgar.

• Admission fees to the attractions mentioned
• Hotel accommodation 3-4 (shared by two persons)
• English speaking guide
• Private tourist vehicle with driver
• Breakfast
• Permits for traveling on Karakoram Highway to Tashkurgan

• Personal expenses ,lunches ,dinners and tips

This tour starts and ends in Kashgar. The Karakoram Highway, the highest paved international adventurous road in the world, traverses the stunning Pamir, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush Mountains, linking China with Pakistan via the Khunjerab Pass. The Karakoram Highway spans a total of 430km on the Chinese side. Geographically, it is surrounded by glaciers and renowned high peaks such as Muztagh Ata (7546m) and Kongur Tagh (7719m). Easily accessible from Kashgar, you can not only relish its breathtaking scenery but also immerse yourself in the unique lifestyles of the nomadic Kyrgyz and Tajik people in the remote mountains. Moreover, you will enjoy exploring Kashgar city with the assistance of our knowledgeable guide and driver. Kashgar, the pearl of the Silk Road and the western gateway to China at the crossroads of the southern and northern Silk Road trade routes, offers a lifetime experience. Walking through the old town, interacting with locals, and having lunch with a family in the old area will be unforgettable.

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