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Southern Xinjiang's B-Side Life | Xinjiang Kashgar Pamir Plateau 10-Day Tour for 2-6 People, Pure Play Small Group
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Southern Xinjiang's B-Side Life | Xinjiang Kashgar Pamir Plateau 10-Day Tour for 2-6 People, Pure Play Small Group

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  • 1. Vehicle usage: Vehicles are arranged based on the number of people, using spacious 7-seater commercial vehicles for a small group carpooling of 2-6 people (including fuel fees, toll fees, driver service fees, accommodation fees, and meal fees);
  • 2. Accommodation: 9 nights in total with online reviews rating 4 diamonds, local comfortable accommodations (default is twin-sharing room; single room supplement applies if you prefer not to share);
  • 3. Admission tickets and shuttle buses: Luobu People Village, Tacun, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Qiuci Music and Dance, Wensu Grand Canyon admission ticket + shuttle bus, Yotkan Ancient City night performance ticket, Baisha Lake, Muztagh Glacier Park admission ticket + shuttle bus, Muji Volcano, Karakul Lake, Tajik family visit, Oytag Red, Khunjerab Gate;
  • 4. Guide service: The driver acts as a part-time guide throughout the trip (no tour guide is provided, and the driver provides basic guiding services);
  • 5. Airport/Station transfer: Provides 24-hour airport pickup and drop-off / station transfer services;
  • 6. Insurance: Travel Agency Liability Insurance
  • 7. Meals: Hotel breakfast included, other lunches/dinners at your own expense
  • Complimentary: Light luxury Glamping blind box experience + Complimentary tea tasting at Shache Old Teahouse (Complimentary items, non-refundable)

Not included: 1. Meals other than those included in the itinerary, transportation costs during free time, personal expenses, and expenses for optional activities.; 2. Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary: such as special admission tickets, battery cars, cable cars, ropeway, bullet train tickets, and entertainment projects within the scenic area.; 3. Personal shopping, entertainment, and other consumption.; 4. Additional expenses caused by unexpected events such as traffic delays, cancellations, traffic jams, or force majeure reasons, as well as personal expenses incurred, etc.; 5. Aviation insurance; additional expenses incurred for personal and property losses caused by the tourist's breach of contract, personal fault, or personal illness.; 6. Single room supplement: A single room supplement must be paid if one person occupies a room alone;

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Overview

Itinerary Introduction Day 1: Departure city to Urumqi Airport [Airport/Hotel approximately 25KM, about 0.5H], Accommodation: Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi to Wuwei Expressway to Lop Nur People's Village to Korla [approximately 320KM, about 3H], Accommodation: Korla Day 3: Korla to Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon to Kucha Music and Dance [approximately 420KM, about 5.5H], Accommodation: Kucha/Xinhe Day 4: Kucha/Xinhe to Wensu Grand Canyon [Crimson Secret Realm] to VIP direct access to Ta Village [Southern Xinjiang Grassland] [approximately 566KM, about 7H], Accommodation: Tumxuk Day 5: Tumxuk to Fourth Desert Highway to Hotan Night Market to Yotkan Performance to Hotan [approximately 380KM, about 7H], Accommodation: Hotan Day 6: Hotan to Shache Old City to Shache Pigeon Feast to Shache Old Teahouse to Kashgar Old City Travel Photography to Night Tour of Han Bazaar [500KM, 6H], Accommodation: Kashgar Day 7: Kashgar to Hot Naan Experience to Karakoram Snow Mountain Highway to Muztagh Ata Volcano to North Shore + South Shore of Baisha Lake to Karakul Lake to Kunlun Three Heroes Snow Mountain to Pakistan Bazaar to Tashkurgan [approximately 450KM, 7.5H], Accommodation: Tashkurgan Day 8: Tashkurgan to Khunjerab Pass to Wakhan Corridor to Panlong Ancient Road to Bandir Lake to Pamir Eye Check-in to Tajik Home Visit to Tashkurgan [approximately 320KM, 7H], Accommodation: Tashkurgan Day 9: Tashkurgan to Toglukxiah Village Sunrise to Kunlun Three Heroes Check-in to Muztagh Ata Glacier to Oytag Red Mountain to Kashgar [approximately 280KM, about 4.5H], Accommodation: Kashgar Day 10: Kashgar to a warm home (Hotel/Airport approximately 15KM, about 20 minutes) Foreign guests can register with confidence The Chinese tour leader will communicate using a mobile translation app After placing an order, staff will contact you via WeChat, Whatsapp, Line, or email to discuss itinerary details. Please provide your information During the trip, foreign guests cannot visit the Khunjerab Pass scenic spot. The driver/guide will take foreign friends to visit near the first village of the pass and refund the Khunjerab Pass ticket; During the trip, foreign guests cannot visit the Lop Nur People's Village scenic spot. On the second day, you can have free time in Urumqi in the morning, and then take an intercity train to Korla hotel at noon to meet up with the group. When booking, you need to pay an additional 108 yuan/person for a second-class ticket from Urumqi to Korla;

Highlights

[5 Must-Visit Reasons]
[Design Concept]
"Tear off the rigid cover of travel guides and open up the B-side of Southern Xinjiang—
While others are scrolling through 'dangerous and desolate' on trending topics, you've already deciphered the secrets of murals with the gestures of Kucha music and dance, brewed coffee blind boxes with the glacial water of Muztagh Ata, and packed the aroma of naan pits from Kashgar Old City into a magic box. This isn't just travel; it's a gentle rebellion against a world of labels."
Geological Wonders · Panoramic Collection
Twin canyons (Red Cliff Heavenly Book × three-dimensional rock paintings), three lakes (Basha Lake encircling the lake + reflection of Karakul Lake + Bandir Blue Lake), border duo (Khunjerab Pass + Wakhjir Pass boundary marker), and the morning scene of herdsmen migrating in Toghrunxia Village.
Deep Culture · Full Immersion Experience
Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, real-scene night tour through the ancient city of Yotkan, on-site quick learning of Kucha music and dance to earn a certificate, Uyghur bargaining challenge at Hotan Night Market, Tajik home visit to learn eagle dance and hear border-guarding stories.
Road Trip Blockbuster · Immersive Scenes
Urumqi-Korla Expressway traversing world-class tunnels, Karakoram Highway like a magical moat, desert highway with a wild wasteland vibe, border car chase feeling in the Wakhan Corridor, extreme curve drifting on the Panlong Ancient Road.
Exclusive Memories · Ritualistic Collection Customized "Southern Xinjiang B-Side Handbook" for collecting stamped secret spots, Glamping apricot blossom afternoon tea coffee blind box, dopamine mineral color blind box, Uyghur task in Kashgar Old City to exchange for milk tea, Muztagh Ata glacier challenge to earn a customized medal, mailing spring travel postcards. }

What's included

1. Vehicle usage: Vehicles are arranged based on the number of people, using spacious 7-seater commercial vehicles for a small group carpooling of 2-6 people (including fuel fees, toll fees, driver service fees, accommodation fees, and meal fees);
2. Accommodation: 9 nights in total with online reviews rating 4 diamonds, local comfortable accommodations (default is twin-sharing room; single room supplement applies if you prefer not to share);
3. Admission tickets and shuttle buses: Luobu People Village, Tacun, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Qiuci Music and Dance, Wensu Grand Canyon admission ticket + shuttle bus, Yotkan Ancient City night performance ticket, Baisha Lake, Muztagh Glacier Park admission ticket + shuttle bus, Muji Volcano, Karakul Lake, Tajik family visit, Oytag Red, Khunjerab Gate;
4. Guide service: The driver acts as a part-time guide throughout the trip (no tour guide is provided, and the driver provides basic guiding services);
5. Airport/Station transfer: Provides 24-hour airport pickup and drop-off / station transfer services;
6. Insurance: Travel Agency Liability Insurance
7. Meals: Hotel breakfast included, other lunches/dinners at your own expense
Complimentary: Light luxury Glamping blind box experience + Complimentary tea tasting at Shache Old Teahouse (Complimentary items, non-refundable)

What's not included

1. Meals other than those included in the itinerary, transportation costs during free time, personal expenses, and expenses for optional activities.
2. Other expenses not mentioned in the itinerary: such as special admission tickets, battery cars, cable cars, ropeway, bullet train tickets, and entertainment projects within the scenic area.
3. Personal shopping, entertainment, and other consumption.
4. Additional expenses caused by unexpected events such as traffic delays, cancellations, traffic jams, or force majeure reasons, as well as personal expenses incurred, etc.
5. Aviation insurance; additional expenses incurred for personal and property losses caused by the tourist's breach of contract, personal fault, or personal illness.
6. Single room supplement: A single room supplement must be paid if one person occupies a room alone;
7. Any other expenses outside of the "expenses included".
8. Round-trip major transportation;

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

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Warm reminder: About time difference: There is a 2-hour time difference between Xinjiang and inland China. You need to adapt to the living habits. Lunch time is 14:00-15:00, and it gets dark at 21:30-22:00. Hotel breakfast usually starts at 8:30, lunch time is 13:00-14:30, and dinner is around 19:30-20:30. About climate: The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is very large. The continental semi-arid climate is typical of Xinjiang. Typically, it's "hot during the day and cold at night." Taxian has a higher altitude, so the temperature will be a bit lower. You still need to bring a windbreaker or a thick coat; Sun protection: The ultraviolet rays in Xinjiang are also very strong, so be sure to prepare sun protection equipment in advance; Sunscreen is recommended to be 50+SPF. After coming to Xinjiang, your body needs a lot of hydration, especially for ladies. The ultraviolet rays are strong, so be sure to bring sun protection products; About altitude: The altitude of Taxian in southern Xinjiang is around 3000+ meters, Baisha Lake is 3300 meters, Muztagh Ata Glacier Park is 4688 meters, and Mujihuo Volcano is 3680 meters. If you have altitude sickness and feel unwell, it is not recommended to participate, or bring high-altitude medicine and oxygen equipment; About ethnic minorities: There are many ethnic minorities in southern Xinjiang. Our main ethnic groups on this trip are Uyghur, Tajik, and Kyrgyz. Ethnic minorities have strong religious colors, and there are many religious ceremonies for ethnic minorities in Xinjiang. Tourists are requested not to intentionally stop and watch or overly focus on their personal life behaviors; If you want to take pictures of ethnic minorities, you must get their consent before taking pictures. The conditions in Taxian are relatively backward in all aspects. We can prepare some stationery to give to the local children, and they are all very friendly; About dining: 1. The staple food in Xinjiang is mainly pasta, and the lamb in Xinjiang is mainly mutton, which has no gamey smell and tender meat. Many tourists who come here will fall in love with the lamb here; 2. For lunch every day, there are various dining options in the scenic area, or you can bring your own self-heating food or snack naan. The staff will recommend food for dinner, and you can share the cost with your travel companions or taste local specialties alone; About network tips: Xinjiang has 4G-5G network, but the signal in remote areas is poor, and Xinjiang attaches great importance to network security, so foreign websites cannot be accessed; About border passes: Xinjiang is located in the western border of our country. Taxkorgan in southern Xinjiang, China's westernmost point, Mujihuo Volcano, etc., require border passes. There are two ways to apply for border passes: one is to apply temporarily locally after arriving in Xinjiang (you can apply directly in the airport hall when you arrive in Kashgar). [Precautions during the trip] 1. Carry essential items: Prepare some essential items according to your travel needs, such as mobile phone chargers, adapter plugs, sunscreen, umbrellas, etc. 2. Please carry some cash with you. Although most places in Xinjiang can use Alipay and WeChat to scan codes for payment, the mobile network signal is not good, and sometimes it will not be able to connect to the network, so cash transactions are more convenient; [Do not carry the following items] 1. Do not carry any controlled knives: fruit knives, and Yingjisha knives purchased during the trip are also not allowed. Crafts purchased can be directly mailed home by the seller. In addition, some outdoor items, gas tanks, trekking poles, etc., should also be avoided as much as possible;
Day 1 Departure: Get picked up at your selected location. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Today we arrive in Xinjiang, known as the home of song and dance, delicacies, and scenic beauty. We will find out your arrival flight time in advance, and a dedicated vehicle will pick you up at the airport, followed by arrival at the hotel for rest or leisure time.This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance [Accommodation] Urumqi Baishichang Dongquan Hotel; Urumqi Baishichang Dongquan Hotel 2024 / Radisson Hotel 2024 / High-Speed Railway Station Radisson Hotel 2024 / Xinjiang Travel Jingu Hotel 2022 or equivalent hotel Day 2 [Dining] Breakfast, Breakfast is included at the hotel; other lunches and dinners are at your own expense. [Attraction/experience] Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, Taking the Wumu Expressway via West Mountain and driving through the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel [about 22 kilometers long, it is the world's longest highway tunnel], crossing the Tianshan Mountains takes just over 20 minutes, completely bidding farewell to the old era of "spending half a day crossing the Tianshan Mountains"! Gazing afar at Tianshan Glacier No. 1 with its murmuring meltwater, any casual photo you snap will be the center of attention in your Moments, featuring primeval forests plus river valleys [Attraction/experience] Bosten Lake Ring Road, Later, taking the Bosten Lake around-the-lake highway for about half the journey, we experienced this newly built road. Without entering the scenic area, we felt the "Sea of Death" desert to the south and the "Source of Life" lake water to the north [Attraction/experience] 新疆罗布人村寨, The Tarim River in winter flows quietly, its water appearing exceptionally clear beneath the cover of ice. Standing on the bridge and looking down, one can almost hear the gurgling sound of the water flowing under the ice. Desert Adventure Area: Ride a camel or drive a desert off-road vehicle to gallop across the vast desert. (Foreign visitors are not allowed to enter) [Accommodation] Korla Junrun Hotel; Korla Junrun Hotel opened in 2024 / Korla Xian Hotel opened in 2024 / Korla Metropolo Hotel opened in 2024 / Korla Modern opened in 2020 / Aishang opened in 2018 / or equivalent Day 3 [Dining] Breakfast, Breakfast is included at the hotel; other lunches and dinners are at your own expense. [Attraction/experience] Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Rated in 2005 by National Geographic as one of China's ten most beautiful canyons, it is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Cultural and historical expert Feng Qiyong (1924–2017) wrote a poem in praise of it: "Having seen the hundreds of thousands of peaks of Qiuci, I finally know even the Five Great Mountains are mediocre. One day I wish to become a Xu Xiake, traveling all over Western Tianchi and then heading further east." [Attraction/experience] Qiuci Alley, This is the best-preserved block in the old town of Kuqa, retaining the street layout and architectural style of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. Here, you can taste various ethnic specialty snacks, admire the ancient folk houses on the folklore street, experience the weight and vicissitudes of history, and it has become a new popular check-in spot for tourism in Kuqa. [Attraction/experience] Kucha music and dance, Watch the Qiuci song and dance performance. Qiuci song and dance is a traditional art form of Kuqa City, featuring a strong Western Regions style and unique artistic charm. While watching the performance, you can learn about the history and cultural connotations of Qiuci song and dance. [Accommodation] Kuqa Vienna International Hotel; Kuqa Vienna 2020 / Kuqa W-Wanchen Kaly Hotel 2024 / Kuqa Aimei Hotel 2024 / Kuqa Huayue International 2023 or equivalent hotel Xinhe Four Diamond: Xinhe Silk Road Pearl Hotel, Xinhe Hantang International Hotel and other equivalent four-diamond hotels Day 4 [Dining] Breakfast, Breakfast is included at the hotel; other lunches and dinners are at your own expense. [Attraction/experience] Wensu Grand Canyon Scenic Spot, Driving through the wide, dry riverbed, the cliff walls on both sides are entirely crimson. Entering the scenic area is like stepping into an exquisite and magnificent natural gallery. After arriving at the terminal of the shuttle bus, hiking up the mountain, some rocks stand solitary on the peaks, while some rock layers look as though they were split apart by a giant axe to form canyons. [Accommodation] Tumxuk Clarion International Hotel; Tumushuk Clarion International Hotel or similar Day 5 [Dining] Breakfast, Breakfast is included at the hotel; other lunches and dinners are at your own expense. [Attraction/experience] The fourth desert highway, This is the shortest of the Taklamakan Desert highways and also the most scenic desert highway. Along the way, there will be no cellular signal; this is perhaps nature's gift to you, giving you the space and time to experience nature. You can pull over along the way to take a set of beautiful photos of the desert highway [Attraction/experience] Hotan Night Market, Xinjiang's night market is full of warmth. Take a stroll around, and you will find everything imaginable: red willow skewers, grilled fish, roasted goose eggs, roasted pumpkin, thin-skinned steamed buns (peasant buns), fruit shaved ice, yogurt rice dumplings, baked buns, fruity whole roasted lamb, and much more, with aromas filling the air. Here, we taste the flavors of Xinjiang and experience the city's romantic charm. [Attraction/experience] 约特干古城, The welcome song and dance of the ancient city at night features young men and women in traditional ethnic costumes singing and dancing. With a strong musical rhythm and huge waves of sound, the joyous atmosphere instantly filled the air! The night performance officially begins. First, the Emperor and Empress of the Tang Dynasty enter the city in a horse-drawn carriage, greeted by singing and dancing vassals from various Western Regions. [Accommodation] Hetian Mercure Hotel; Hetian Meiju 2024 / Hetian Vienna 2023 / Hetian Jianguo Puyin / Hetian Guoyu 2021 or equivalent Day 6 [Dining] Breakfast, Breakfast is included at the hotel; other lunches and dinners are at your own expense. [Attraction/experience] Shache, The Old Town of Yarkant is as simple and unadorned as Kashgar's Old Town was ten years ago. It features intoxicating Middle Eastern-style architecture. Later, I will take everyone to an old teahouse to taste a pot of tea accompanied by a naan and an egg. The local people in the teahouse are very enthusiastic, greeting you and taking photos with you. Here, you can experience the slow pace of life. [Attraction/experience] Kashgar Ancient City travel photography, Taking a set of beautiful travel photos in the ancient city, with ancient buildings and traditional handicrafts as the excellent background. You wear traditional clothing or choose some fashion elements, which complement the atmosphere of the ancient city. Photographers will use their lenses to capture your every moment. [Attraction/experience] Kashgar Old Town, Kashgar is definitely the most exotic city in China. The old town is picturesque everywhere, making it undoubtedly the best ancient city for a city walk. The Ancient City of Kashgar is divided into four regions: east, west, north, and south, with each region having its own unique culture and charm. [Accommodation] Kashgar Torch Building Atour Hotel; Kashgar Torch Building Atour / Kashgar Wanda Lavande Hotel / Kashgar Kyriad Approval Bureau Branch / Kashgar Greentree Eastern Approval Bureau / Kashgar Huating Hotel / Kashgar Filant Hotel / Kashgar Berman Hualing Branch or equivalent Day 7 [Dining] Breakfast, Breakfast is included at the hotel; other lunches and dinners are at your own expense. [Attraction/experience] "Hot Naan" culture, The first stop will take everyone to experience the "hot nan" culture. A 2-meter-diameter earthen nan pit breathes out fruit-wood charcoal fire, and Uyghur friends wearing floral hats are using "Tokaxi" (a wood-carving stamp) to imprint family totems on the dough. Watch as it is adhered to the inner wall of the nan pit by the bread pad. (This experience is canceled on Mondays) [Attraction/experience] Muji Crater, Known as the "Eye of the Pamirs" (border permit required), the route passes through the Muji Border Defense Highway, Muji Wetland [a blind-box surprise of volcanic scenery], and the Muji Volcanoes. Currently, the most popular are two volcanoes: the taller one with water attracts the most visitors for check-ins, while the other offers reflections of the snow-capped Eighteen Arhats Peaks [Attraction/experience] Baisha Lake, The azure lake and the pale desert blend harmoniously together, and vitality and desolation seem to reach a balance in this lake. When the weather is clear, set against the blue sky, the distant white sand dunes reflect the azure lake surface, with the upper and lower blending into one color, just like a "mirror of the sky" [Attraction/experience] Tahman Wetland, Passing by the Taheman Wetland along the way, where the setting sun dyes the wetland in gold, shoot stunning blockbusters of the winding streams and silhouettes of cattle and sheep herds, and then drive through the "tree hole tunnel" to shoot cinematic road trip blockbusters [Attraction/experience] Pakistan Iron Market, Here you can experience a cross-border trade live show from China's westernmost edge. Merchants from "Iron Pakistan" set up stalls here, making you feel as if you are abroad for a moment. This is China's most awesome county where a single crow of a rooster wakes up people in three countries—Taxkorgan! [Accommodation] Tashkurgan Kaitu Sheri Hotel; Taxkorgan Kaitu Sheri, Galaxy Yunzhou, Taxkorgan Bern Hotel, Yunjing Hotel, or equivalent 4-diamond hotels
Child price for ages 2-12, includes only a bus seat and complimentary insurance; does not include a bed, tickets, meals, or round-trip major transportation.
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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