Around South Xinjiang and Taklamkan Desert Tour

        Xin Jiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located in the northwest part of China, which covers one sixth of China's land area, and has many magnificent natural sceneries, such as snow mountain, grassland, desert, gobi, lake, basin, and valley, etc. The famous Silk Road left Xin Jiang with a lot of cultural relics, such as Buddha caves, tombs, and ruined towns. Together, they made Xin Jiang a very fascinating tour destination 。 Taklamkan desert is the second largest mobile desert in the world and it's the origin of Xinjiang civilization.choose this route to know all about Xinjiang.

Day 01 Urumqi ( D )
      Our nice guide will meet you in Urumqi airport and you will be transferred to the hotel,and in the afternoon visit the Xinjiang museum.,the rest of the day is for you to explore this city. Over night in Xinjiang Grand Hotel.
Day 02 Urumqi –Turpan ( B , L)
       In the morning you will go to the highlights in Turpan :Tuygou village. Gaochang ruins, Astana Tombs, Bezklik Thousand budda Caves.if you agree you can have lunch in the local Uyger family in Tuygou village. The rest of the day is for you to explore the town. over night in Turpan Hotel 3*(local best)
Day 03Turpan--Korler ( B , L)
       In the morning you will visit the Karez Well , Sugong Minerat and the Ancient city of Jiaohe.After lunch we will drive to Korler and sightseeing the Bosten lake .over night in Silver Hotel 4*
Day 04: Korler—Kuche ( B , L)
        In the morning you can visit the Iron Gate,then drive to Kuche, you will visit the Kuche Bazaar which is original ,enjoy the Uyger traditional customers .and the Kuche Mosque And the rest of the day you can explore the town and over night in the local best hotel.
Day 06: Kuche ( B , L)
       In the morning you will go to visit the Kizil Grottoes and the Tianshan Great Canyon. over night in the local best hotel.
Day 07: Kuche—Mingfeng ( B , L)
       In the morning you will visit the Subanshi ruins and then drive to Mingfen. On the way you will visit the Tarim river , diversifolious poplars and cross the Taklamgan desert, enjoy the fantastic sight.over night in Minfeng.
Day 08: Mingfeng--Hotan ( B , L)
       You will drive to Hotan (very important city on the silk road ， famous for Jade 、 carpet 、 and silk), enjoy the view of desert and oasis ,a nd visit the local workshop , the walnut king and overnight in Hotan .
Day 09 Hotan –Yarkent( Shache) ( B , L)
      In the Morning we will drive to Yarkent (shache) after breakfast .visit the Princess (Amanisa)Tomb and go to the local park to enjoy the 12 mukam performed by locals.the rest of the day for you to explore the town.over night in Shache Hotel.(local best)
Day 10 : Kalakuli Lake
      In the Morning visit the Karakuli Lake .It is about 3600 meters above sea level. with its srounding mountains Muztagata which is 7546 meters above sea level and the Gongeer Peaks with 7719 meters above sea level. And take the flight back to Urumqi. over night Seman Hotel.
Day 11Kashgar—Urumqi
       Today you will take the city tour, to visit Sunday bazaar, Abakh Khoja Tomb,Old city and the The Id Kah Mosque.and take the flight back to Urumqi in the afternoon. Over night in Xinjiang Grand Hotel.
Day 12 Urumqi –

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to your next destination

Price Details for this tour (per person in US$):

Note:

1: For child younger than 11 who share one room with parents, the quotation is only 50% of the above price.

2: The package can be arranged without hotel reservations. If you make your own hotel booking, please tell us.The travel agent will then quote you price without hotels

Service included

1 . Entrance fees/
2 Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch ;
3 . Personal Guide & Driver + Private car / van for Private Transfers & sightseeing
4 . Hotels (twin share bases) as listed in the itinerary
5 Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerar
6 . Airport Taxes: US$17 for domestic,
7 . Service Charge & Government Taxes .
8 Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels

Not include in the Price

Personal expenses, such as tips, night entertainment cost, etc.

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