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The Meaning of Pamir | Enjoy Kashgar, Southern Xinjiang 7-Day Tour
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The Meaning of Pamir | Enjoy Kashgar, Southern Xinjiang 7-Day Tour

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If the traveler cancels 3 days or more before departure, 0% of the order will be charged. If a traveler cancels their booking between 3 days and 1 day before departure, 40% of the order will be charged. If a traveler notifies of cancellation within 1 day (inclusive of the same day) before departure, 60% of the order amount will be charged.
  • Transportation: 2-6 small groups, 7-seater luxury 1+1 first-class cabin with operating qualifications (vehicle model not guaranteed), ensuring one seat per person;
  • Accommodation: 6 nights accommodation throughout the trip (hotel room type is a double standard room); single registrants agree to share a room, and whether or not the sharing is successful, our agency will not charge a single room supplement; those sharing a room will be tourists from this group or other groups or drivers. If you do not agree, you will need to pay the single room supplement. One adult with one child, the child must have a bed. The overall condition of hotels in Xinjiang is significantly different from those in inland areas and cannot be compared with first-, second-, or third-tier cities; hotels in towns, mountainous areas, and scenic spots are one to two grades worse than city hotels, so please be mentally prepared;
  • Accommodation reference: Kashgar - Libai/Kyriad/Meihua/Mercure/Jinjiang Inn/Gme/GreenTree Eastern/Fengwuxi/Boman/Vienna or similar (cannot be specified); Taxian - Banlan Hotel; Kashgar near the ancient city - Boman/Jinjiang Inn/Bona/Mercure/GreenTree Eastern/Wanda Meihua/Zhihan/GreenTree Eastern Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area Aitizhar Mosque Store or similar (cannot be specified));
  • Tickets: First entrance tickets and shuttle buses for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary, including (Karakul Lake ticket, Muztagh Glacier Park ticket + shuttle bus, Baisha Lake ticket, Mujihuo Volcano + shuttle bus + Khunjerab Pass ticket + N39 Desert + Xiji ticket);
  • Driver: Driver service starting and ending in Kashgar. There is no guide for this itinerary, and the driver's food and accommodation expenses are included; the driver is only responsible for reception and connection services during the itinerary activities and cannot provide detailed explanation services, please understand;
  • Meals: Breakfast included at the hotel, lunch and dinner at your own expense;
  • Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance, travel accident insurance;
  • Complimentary items:

Not included: Meals: All meals are not included (tourists are not required to share the driver's food and accommodation costs).; Tourist attraction: Entertainment projects within the scenic area.; Other: A. Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure events such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft or mechanical failure, and flight cancellations or schedule changes; B. Personal expenses within the hotel, such as laundry, barber, telephone, fax, pay TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol.; You will be responsible for covering the expenses incurred in the above two scenarios, as well as any costs not mentioned in the inclusions. Our company will not be liable for these expenses.

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Overview

Itinerary Overview Day 1: Departure City to Kashgar [4-star hotel] Day 2: Kashgar to Hot Naan Experience to China-Pakistan Friendship Snow Mountain Highway to Overlook Oytag Red Valley to Gaze at Eighteen Arhat Peaks to Muztagh Volcano to White Sand Lake North Shore + South Shore to Taghman Wetland to Tashkurgan [5-star hotel] [Approx. 450KM drive, approx. 8H travel] Day 3: Tashkurgan to Khunjerab Pass to Wakhan Corridor to Panlong Ancient Road to Bandir Blue Lake to Pamir's Eye Check-in (the oppressive feeling from Kunlun Mountains) to Tajik Ethnic Experience to Pakistani Night Market to Tashkurgan [5-star hotel] [Approx. 300KM drive, approx. 7H travel] Day 4: Tashkurgan to Toghrumxuk Village Sunrise to Muztagh Ata Glacier Park to Karakul Lake to Kashgar Old City Travel Photography Experience to Stroll through the Old City to Kashgar [4-star hotel] [Approx. 300KM drive, approx. 6H travel] Day 5: Kashgar to Tianshan and Kunlun Mountains Junction to Shell Mountain to Simhana Village to China's Westernmost Point to Irkeshtam Port to Kashgar [4-star hotel near the Old City] [Approx. 500KM drive, approx. 8H travel] Day 6: Kashgar to Shache Old City CITYWALK (Starting October 8th, the local tour will arrange Zepu Poplar Forest and cancel Shache Old City CITYWALK) to N39 Desert to Kashgar [4-star hotel] [Approx. 480KM drive, approx. 8H travel] Day 7: Kashgar to Departure City Foreign guests can register with confidence The Chinese team leader will communicate using a mobile translation app. After placing an order, staff will contact you via WeChat or email to discuss itinerary details; please provide your WeChat ID. Note: Khunjerab Pass is a border area, foreign guests are not allowed to enter and can rest in the car for approximately 1-2 hours.

Highlights

[Limited Romance, Dream into the Western Regions]
Kashgar Old City Rooftop Travel Photography - Be a runaway princess of the Western Regions for a day (includes 1 set of ethnic clothing + 3 retouched photos)
[Exquisite Small Group, Max 6 People]
Avoid the crowdedness of large groups, 2-6 people small group, single travelers sharing accommodation are exempt from single room supplement, no longer travel alone
[Selected Hotels, Warm and Comfortable]
Special arrangements for 3 nights at Kashgar 4-diamond hotel + 1 night at Kashgar 4-diamond hotel near the old city + 2 nights at Taxian 5-diamond-like blue hotel
[Safe Car, Exclusive Driver]
Luxurious 1+1 first-class 7-seater car, equipped with exclusive driver service, drone aerial photography will light up your WeChat Moments, preserving beautiful moments

What's included

Transportation: 2-6 small groups, 7-seater luxury 1+1 first-class cabin with operating qualifications (vehicle model not guaranteed), ensuring one seat per person;
Accommodation: 6 nights accommodation throughout the trip (hotel room type is a double standard room); single registrants agree to share a room, and whether or not the sharing is successful, our agency will not charge a single room supplement; those sharing a room will be tourists from this group or other groups or drivers. If you do not agree, you will need to pay the single room supplement. One adult with one child, the child must have a bed. The overall condition of hotels in Xinjiang is significantly different from those in inland areas and cannot be compared with first-, second-, or third-tier cities; hotels in towns, mountainous areas, and scenic spots are one to two grades worse than city hotels, so please be mentally prepared;
Accommodation reference: Kashgar - Libai/Kyriad/Meihua/Mercure/Jinjiang Inn/Gme/GreenTree Eastern/Fengwuxi/Boman/Vienna or similar (cannot be specified); Taxian - Banlan Hotel; Kashgar near the ancient city - Boman/Jinjiang Inn/Bona/Mercure/GreenTree Eastern/Wanda Meihua/Zhihan/GreenTree Eastern Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area Aitizhar Mosque Store or similar (cannot be specified));
Tickets: First entrance tickets and shuttle buses for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary, including (Karakul Lake ticket, Muztagh Glacier Park ticket + shuttle bus, Baisha Lake ticket, Mujihuo Volcano + shuttle bus + Khunjerab Pass ticket + N39 Desert + Xiji ticket);
Driver: Driver service starting and ending in Kashgar. There is no guide for this itinerary, and the driver's food and accommodation expenses are included; the driver is only responsible for reception and connection services during the itinerary activities and cannot provide detailed explanation services, please understand;
Meals: Breakfast included at the hotel, lunch and dinner at your own expense;
Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance, travel accident insurance;
Complimentary items:
1. Kashgar Ancient City photo shoot, including clothing, makeup, 3 retouched photos, 9 original photos (price is 80 yuan/person)
2. Tajik family visit + costume experience (price is 40 yuan/person)
3. Shache Old Teahouse (price is 10 yuan/person)
Note: If the above experience items are affected by bad weather/self-abandonment/time constraints or other factors, our agency can refund the above amount and it will not be a reason for any complaints, please understand.

What's not included

Meals: All meals are not included (tourists are not required to share the driver's food and accommodation costs).
Tourist attraction: Entertainment projects within the scenic area.
Other: A. Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure events such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft or mechanical failure, and flight cancellations or schedule changes; B. Personal expenses within the hotel, such as laundry, barber, telephone, fax, pay TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol.
You will be responsible for covering the expenses incurred in the above two scenarios, as well as any costs not mentioned in the inclusions. Our company will not be liable for these expenses.

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

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1. Departure Instructions: If you choose to leave the group during the trip, the unfinished portion will be regarded as a voluntary waiver, and only the expenses not incurred during the trip will be refunded, and the transportation fee will not be refunded under any circumstances; because you have registered for a group tour, the cost has actually occurred after the vehicle departs. If you leave the group midway, the vehicle needs to continue to carry other tourists on the group to continue the itinerary, and the transportation fee cannot be refunded. Please be aware. 2. Return Reminder: It is not recommended to book a plane/train ticket for the return trip on the same day as the group tour, because there may be special circumstances such as traffic jams on the road. 3. Preferential Policies: Active military personnel, retired military personnel, police officers, Xinjiang aid cadres, disabled persons, university students, children under 1.2 meters in height, and other preferential certificates, please inform the sales staff or housekeeper when registering, and bring relevant certificates when traveling (if you do not bring them, we will not be able to help you purchase special preferential tickets). 4. Other Instructions: During the trip, if scenic spots are closed due to force majeure factors and cannot be visited normally, the two parties will negotiate to cancel or replace the scenic spot according to the actual situation, and the cost difference will be refunded or compensated on the spot. 5. Pre-trip Reminder: You will receive a departure notice call or WeChat message from the travel agency housekeeper or driver before 22:00 the day before departure. Please pay attention and keep your phone line open. If you do not receive any notice after 22:00, please contact the registration sales staff in time. 6. The listed reference hotels may not be available due to seasonal factors, room availability restrictions, or other force majeure circumstances. If it is necessary to change the hotel, the travel agency will confirm with the tourists before departure. The specific hotel to be checked in shall be subject to the final confirmation. The travel agency promises: The environment and comprehensive evaluation of the replaced hotel are not lower than the reference hotel standards agreed in the contract, but the travel agency does not assume liability for breach of contract caused by non-fault on its part for hotels outside the reference list. 7. If you have any comments or questions during the trip, please inform the driver or customer service housekeeper in time so that we can solve and handle them for you as soon as possible. Please fill in the tourist opinion form carefully at the end of the trip. We will use this as your true feedback on the quality of this trip, and we will not accept complaints that conflict with the trip opinion form. 8. Be sure to provide accurate and complete identity information and contact information when booking, so as to avoid booking errors affecting your trip (many scenic spots require swiping ID cards to enter. If you provide incorrect information, it will cause difficulties in entering); if the tourist's personal information is inaccurate and ultimately causes irreparable consequences, the travel agency will not bear any responsibility. 9. If the complimentary items in the itinerary cannot be provided due to force majeure factors such as traffic and weather, or if the tourist does not participate for personal reasons, no fees will be refunded. 11. The Xinjiang region has a strong taste in food, with a slightly heavier salty and spicy taste, and the portions are large. It is recommended to order small amounts multiple times when ordering. 12. Meal Times: Due to the time difference of about 2 hours between Xinjiang and the mainland (but still using Beijing time), breakfast is usually around 8:30, lunch is from 14:00 to 15:00, and dinner is around 20:00; traveling is physically demanding, please bring your own snacks in advance. 13. Itinerary Description: The above itinerary may be appropriately adjusted according to the actual situation of the weather, temperature, road conditions, scenic spots, etc. on the day.
Day 1 Departure: Get picked up at your selected location. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 00:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Please inform us of your round-trip flight/train times when placing your order, and we will arrange for a driver to pick you up in advance. The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance [Attraction/experience] Kashgar, After picking you up from the airport, we will take you to your hotel for rest, followed by free time. You can choose to visit Kashgar Old City, the century-old teahouse, Id Kah Mosque, the handicraft street, etc. Day 2 [Attraction/experience] Pamirs, Go to the Kashgar Tourist Service Center to apply for a border defense permit, and then go to [Pamir Plateau]. The flat China-Pakistan Friendship Highway connects the plateau. As the altitude increases, the mountains also become towering. It is the filming location of the famous movie [Visitors on the Iceberg]. Pamir means "the roof of the world" in Tajik. [Attraction/experience] Muji Crater, After lunch, drive to the [Muji Crater], whose full name is the Karitiemir Volcano Group, and is known as the "Eye of the Pamirs." There are dozens of dormant volcanoes of varying sizes scattered here, which is very spectacular. En route, you can see the [Eighteen Arhat Peaks] of the Kunghay Mountains in the distance, a row of eighteen Arhat Peaks with snow all year round. [Attraction/experience] White Sand Lake, After passing the Baisha Lake, the lake water changes color with the light and weather. The lake reflects the Muztagh Ata Peak, Kongur Tagh Peak, and other snow-capped mountains. The scenery is magnificent and picturesque, making it suitable for quiet viewing or photography creation. [Attraction/experience] Taheman Wetland, Continuing to the Taghman Wetland, it is the largest basin and grassland in Taxkorgan. The Tajik meaning of "Taghman" is "surrounded by mountains." Countless glacier snow mountain streams converge into the basin, forming the winding Taghman River. Day 3 [Attraction/experience] Khunjerab Port, Take a ride to the Khunjerab Port/National Gate (weather permitting). This is the end of the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway in China. Opposite is the Pakistani "Iron Brother" - Pakistan. Khunjerab Port is the highest port in the world, an important pass on the Silk Road, and an important port of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. [Attraction/experience] Starting point of the Wakhan Corridor, Travel to the Wakhan Corridor, also known as the Afghanistan Corridor or the Wakhan Pamir. Historically, the Wakhan Corridor was part of Chinese territory and an important part of the ancient Silk Road, as well as an important channel for cultural exchange between Chinese and Indian civilizations. The Eastern Jin eminent monk Faxian, the Great Tang eminent monk Xuanzang, and Anxi, the founder of the Han translation of Buddhist scriptures in the Western Regions, passed through here. [Attraction/experience] Panlong Ancient Road, Head to the [Waqia Panlong Ancient Road] (if the Panlong Ancient Road is not open, this attraction will be canceled, and there will be no related refunds). It is located in Waqia Township, Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, Kashgar Prefecture. It is locally called Waqia Highway, and the entire winding mountain road has more than 600 bends with a total length of 75 kilometers and an altitude of about 4,100 meters. [Attraction/experience] Band-i-Amir Lake, Afterwards, head to the hidden Band-i-Amir Lake (also known as Lower Subakhshi Reservoir) nestled among the mountains. The lake's water displays a dreamy Tiffany blue or emerald green hue, sharply contrasting with the surrounding bare, yellowish-brown mountains, creating a pure and striking color palette. It is a secret gem deep within the Pamir Plateau. [Attraction/experience] The Eye of the Pamirs, Along the way, you will see the unique natural landscape (or geological formation) known as the "Eye of Pamir." Like a deep pupil of the earth, it quietly gazes at the Kunlun Mountains, bringing a primitive sense of oppression and visual impact originating from the Earth's crustal movement. [Attraction/experience] Apricot blossoms in Kukoshiliuke Township, [Apricot Blossom Season Arrangement] Drive along the Tashkurgan River towards Kukoshiluke Township. This is one of the core viewing areas for apricot blossoms on the Pamir Plateau. At the end of March and the beginning of April, century-old apricot trees bloom as scheduled on both sides of the river valley and in front of and behind the village houses. [Attraction/experience] In-depth Tajik folk experience, Returning to Taxkorgan, embark on an in-depth Tajik folk experience, including: home visit performances, sampling special milk tea and pastries, experiencing yak yogurt, trying on ethnic costumes for photos, learning to dance the Tajik eagle dance, enjoying an eagle flute performance, and participating in a cultural explanation and simulated experience of a Tajik wedding ceremony. Day 4 [Attraction/experience] Tuogelunxia Village, After breakfast at the hotel in Taxkorgan, head to the serene village under the snow-capped mountains, Togellen Xia Village. This is an excellent spot to photograph the snow mountains, grasslands, and Tajik dwellings. The soft morning light creates a picturesque view. [Attraction/experience] Muztaga Glacier Park, Arrive at [Muztagh Ata Ice Cap Park] and get close to the No. 4 glacier of Muztagh Ata Peak, the "Father of Ice Mountains." At the observation deck at an altitude of about 4,500 meters, you can look up at the huge ice tongue and the dark blue ice crevasse, and feel the tranquility and majesty of the ten-thousand-year glacier (please walk slowly and avoid strenuous exercise). [Attraction/experience] Kala Kule Lake, Head to the "Pearl of the Plateau" [Karakul Lake]. The lake nestles at the foot of Muztagh Ata and Kongur Tagh, displaying deep blue, turquoise, or milky white colors that vary with light and season. On clear days, the snow-capped mountains, cloud shadows, and lake surface reflect each other, creating a Pamir landmark painting that you can stroll along or sit and admire. [Attraction/experience] Kashgar, Visit the Kashgar Old City, where the old city is the most complete place to preserve the culture of the Uyghur people. The old city's streets and lanes are crisscrossed, the layout is flexible and varied, winding and secluded, and most of the residences are earth-wood and brick-wood structures. Many traditional residences are hundreds of years old. [Attraction/experience] Kashgar Old City photography travel shoot, Professional travel photography teams will provide you with a [Western Regions Princess/Prince] makeover service (including clothing, makeup, and styling). In the century-old city streets, photographers will record your unique travel memories. (All original photos are included, with 3 professionally retouched photos). Day 5 [Attraction/experience] Yarkand Old Town, Arrive at the Old City of Shache, the former capital of the Yarkand Khanate. The old city retains a complete traditional Uyghur settlement pattern. The street layout is orderly and crisscrossed, with century-old houses, handmade shops, and the daily work of local residents visible along the way. Immerse yourself in the historical heritage of the ancient Silk Road city. [Attraction/experience] Experiencing an Old Teahouse in Yarkant, Go to the "Yarkand Old Teahouse" to experience the local life. This century-old teahouse is an epitome of Yarkand folk culture. Order a pot of brick tea, paired with naan and dried fruits, sit quietly and listen to folk artists playing the dutar, and feel the slow-paced, everyday life of southern Xinjiang. [Attraction/experience] Yarkand Kazanqi Old Street, Stroll along the [Yarkant Kazanqi Old Street]. "Kazanqi" means "pot caster," and the old street is famous for its traditional handicrafts. Along the street, you can see displays of intangible cultural heritage skills such as ancient pot casting, hand embroidery, and musical instrument making. The blue walls and colorful doors and windows create a unique architectural style, and you can freely purchase special handicrafts. [Attraction/experience] N39 Desert, Drive to [N39 Desert], which is located in the core area of the Taklamakan Desert and named after the 39° north latitude line that crosses it. After getting off the car, you can stroll along the edge of the desert, feel the vastness of the rolling sand dunes, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and experience the tranquility and freedom of "escaping the city." Day 6 [Attraction/experience] Westernmost part of China, After breakfast, take a car to [China's Westernmost Point]. The various colorful landforms, snow mountains, meadows, cattle, sheep, and scenery along the way are very beautiful. On the way to Simhana Village, the colorful Yardang landforms outside the car window are clearly colored. It is a natural appearance given by hundreds of millions of years of geological changes and is a rare mountain landscape in the country. [Attraction/experience] Where two mountains meet., 【Where Two Mountains Meet】The Tianshan and Kunlun mountain systems originally faced each other from afar, but nature allowed the two mountains to have an intimate handshake in Ulukchat Township, Wuqia County, creating a unique world spectacle. Here, the Tianshan Mountains are camel-colored, and the mountains are scattered high and low, which is particularly eye-catching. [Attraction/experience] Irkeshtam Port, Head to the westernmost point of China accessible by humans, the Wucha Western Pole Stone Stele at the Irkeshtam Port, where the last ray of sunlight falls, paying tribute to every border guard hero. See the colorful "Wucai Mountain", visit the Wucha service area with the most mountain passes, gaze at the distinct boundaries of the "Tianshan Mountains" and "Kunlun Mountains", and stroll through the westernmost Xiji Village to look out towards Irkesh. Day 7 [Attraction/experience] Kashgar, Arrange airport transfers according to the flight schedule. Happy times always pass quickly. The day has come for us to say goodbye. I hope this short trip to Xinjiang will leave you with wonderful memories, and I look forward to seeing you again. The beauty of Xinjiang awaits your appreciation [Return] at [Kashgar,]() You can choose to return at the following times: 00:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Day {num}
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