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9-day tour in Xinjiang – shanzhilingtour.com

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Pick and Drop Services
Meals Included in the Itinerary
Travel Insurance
Admission Tickets
Tour Guide Service
Provide free drone photography service
4-Diamond Comfort Hotel

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Chinese Visa
Flight Tickets
Single Room Supplement
Meals Not Specified in the Itinerary

Accomodation
4 Star Hotel
Tour Availability
Availability
Wifi
Availabe
Maximum Altitude
4216m
Guide
Bilingual Tour Guide
Language
Chinese, English
Payment Method
VISA, Master Card
Transportation
Private Chauffeur Car for Travel
Hotel Transfer
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Why go?

The sapphire blue of Bosten Lake, the golden hue of Tarim Populus euphratica, and the grandeur of Wensu Grand Canyon fill every moment of the journey; the old town of Kashgar is steeped in earthly charm, while Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau blend clouds into the water, and the Panlong Ancient Road winds past snow-capped mountains and blowing winds; finally, you head back with the fragrance of Xiangfei Garden lingering about you.

Tour Highlights

Holiday with friends & family.
As many activities & excursions as can be fitted in to your trip.
Go any day of the week and most times of the year.

Day 01 :

Various regions → Urumqi (airport pick-up)

24-Hour Airport Pickup: Round-the-clock pickup service is provided at Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport. The guide will wait with an exclusive sign, assist with luggage collection, and transfer you to the urban hotel by private car.
Free Rest After Check-in: After checking into the hotel, you can rest freely to relieve travel fatigue.
Evening Free Activity: Voluntarily visit 【Grand Bazaar Pedestrian Street】 in the evening to experience Xinjiang's ethnic customs and taste special foods such as grilled lamb skewers and polo (hand-grabbed rice) (the guide will provide a food recommendation list in advance).

Day 02 :

Urumqi → Bosten Lake → Korla[B]

Departure from Ürümqi: Depart by private car from Ürümqi to Bosten Lake via Turpan-Korla Expressway. Stop at service areas twice along the way for rest and meals (the guide recommends special simple meals at the service areas).
Sightseeing at Bosten Lake: Visit 【Bosten Lake】 (admission + scenic area shuttle bus included). The guide will lead you to check in at "Golden Beach" and stroll along the lakeside plank road to enjoy the scenery of "China's largest inland freshwater lake". Optional activities: Lake cycling (at own expense) in summer; viewing reed marshes and migratory birds (subject to season) in autumn.
Transfer to Korla: Drive to downtown Korla by private car. On the way, the guide will introduce Korla's characteristic as the "Pear City" and recommend local fragrant pear purchasing channels.
Accommodation & Dinner: Check in at the hotel upon arrival in Korla. Dinner at own expense.

Day 03 :

Korla → Tarim Populus euphratica Forest/Kuche Wangfu → Rastan Street → Kuche[B]

Breakfast: Included at the hotel.
Departure to Tarim Populus Euphratica Forest: Gather and drive to 【Tarim Populus Euphratica National Forest Park】 by private car (about 200km, 3-hour drive via the southern branch of Duku Highway).
Sightseeing at Populus Euphratica Forest: (Admission + small train included). Take the small train through the core area of the populus euphratica forest, stop for photos at check-in spots such as "Hero Tree" and "Populus Euphratica in Water". The guide will explain the ecological characteristics of populus euphratica—"living for a thousand years without dying".
Lunch: Have a simple meal in the scenic area. The guide recommends portable packages to avoid delaying the itinerary.
Transfer to Aksu: Drive to Aksu by private car after lunch. Enjoy the alternating scenery of Gobi and oases along the way. The guide will introduce Aksu's characteristic as the "Hometown of Apples".
Accommodation & Dinner: Check in at the hotel upon arrival in Aksu. Dinner at own expense.

Day 04 :

Kuche → Wensu Grand Canyon → Aksu[B]

Breakfast: Included at the hotel.
Preparation Reminder: The guide reminds tourists to bring sun protection supplies (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) and drinking water, as Wensu Grand Canyon has strong ultraviolet rays and dry climate.
Departure to Wensu Grand Canyon: Drive to 【Wensu Grand Canyon】 by private car via Wuhong Line. Some sections are winding mountain roads; the guide reminds everyone to fasten seat belts.
Sightseeing at Wensu Grand Canyon: (Admission + shuttle bus included). Take the shuttle bus into the core area of the canyon, hike along "Xuanzang Ancient Road" and "Hero Valley", and admire the "King of Canyons" landscape where Danxia landforms and yardang landforms intersect. The guide will explain the geological formation principle of the canyon (ancient marine sedimentary rocks formed about 250 million years ago).
Lunch: Have lunch at a restaurant at the exit of the grand canyon.
Transfer to Aksu Downtown: Drive to downtown Aksu by private car (about 80km, 1.5-2-hour drive). On the way, the guide will introduce Aksu's characteristic as the "Hometown of Apples" and recommend high-quality apple purchasing channels.
Accommodation & Dinner: Check in at the hotel upon arrival in Aksu. Dinner at own expense (the guide recommends characteristic restaurants in the urban area to experience Aksu old yogurt and whole roast lamb).

Day 05 :

Aksu → Kashgar Ancient City → Kashgar[B]

Breakfast: Included at the hotel.
Preparation Reminder: The guide verifies the number of tourists for the day and reminds everyone to carry ID cards (registration is required for some areas in Kashgar Ancient City).
Departure to Kashgar: Drive to Kashgar by private car (about 460km, 5.5-6-hour drive via Turpan-Korla Expressway). Stop at a service area once halfway for lunch at own expense (the guide recommends Xinjiang-style simple meals at the service area).
Accommodation: Check in at the hotel upon arrival in Kashgar.
In-depth Tour of Kashgar Ancient City: After dropping off luggage, take an in-depth tour of 【Kashgar Ancient City】 (free opening, guide explanation included):
- Visit the "City Opening Ceremony" Square (watch the ceremony if arriving at 16:00).
- Wander around "East Bazaar" to experience the market atmosphere.
- Visit traditional Uyghur residences.
- Taste hand-made tea at the "Century-old Tea House" (at own expense) and feel the vitality of the ancient city in southern Xinjiang.
Dinner & Evening Activity: Dinner at own expense (the guide recommends restaurants in the ancient city, such as Blue Ram Restaurant and the barbecue restaurant near Id Kah Mosque, to try naan pit roast meat and clay pot meat). After dinner, you can freely wander around the ancient city at night and check in at the "Internet-famous Blue Streets and Alleys".

Day 06 :

Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Ta County[B]

Breakfast: Included at the hotel.
Preparation Reminder: The guide assists tourists in confirming the border pass (handled in Kashgar in advance, original ID card required). Remind everyone that Taxian has an altitude of about 3200 meters—avoid strenuous exercise and prepare warm clothes (large temperature difference between day and night on the plateau).
Departure to White Sand Lake: Drive to 【White Sand Lake】 by private car (about 150km, 3-3.5-hour drive via G314 National Highway, also known as Karakoram Highway). Pass through Gaizi Checkpoint on the way—get off the car to cooperate with the inspection. Enjoy the distant views of Oytag Red Mountain and snow-capped mountains along the way.
Sightseeing at White Sand Lake: (Admission included). Stroll along the lakeside plank road, admire the plateau landscape of "white sand dunes + clear blue lake water", and take photos as souvenirs. The guide will explain the legend of White Sand Lake's formation.
Lunch: Have lunch near White Sand Lake. The guide recommends plateau-style simple meals such as polo and roasted flatbread.
Sightseeing at Karakul Lake: Drive to 【Karakul Lake】 after lunch (about 50km, 1.5-2-hour drive). Get up close to admire the reflection of Muztagh Ata ("Father of Ice Mountains") in the lake and feel the grandeur of the plateau lake and snow-capped mountains.
Transfer to Taxian: Drive to downtown Taxian by private car after the visit (about 100km, 2.5-3-hour drive). Enjoy the plateau meadow and herdsman yurt scenery along the way. The guide will explain the construction history of Karakoram Highway, "the highest altitude highway in the world".
Accommodation & Dinner: Check in at the hotel upon arrival in Taxian. Dinner at own expense (the guide recommends characteristic restaurants in Taxian, such as yak hot pot and plateau lamb soup). Avoid drinking alcohol.

Day 07 :

Ta County → Jincaotan → Shitou City → Panlong Ancient Road → Kashgar[B,L]

Breakfast: Included at the hotel (mainly light food, avoid greasiness).
Health Check: The guide confirms the physical condition of tourists—only those without altitude sickness can depart.
Sightseeing at Golden Grassland Wetland Park: Visit 【Golden Grassland Wetland Park】 (admission + shuttle bus included). In the early morning, the Golden Grassland presents a "golden grassland" landscape due to the wetland water vapor. Stroll along the wooden plank road, check in at the "Pamir Eagle" sculpture, and overlook the panoramic view of the grassland against the snow-capped mountains.
Sightseeing at Stone City: Visit 【Stone City】 (adjacent to Golden Grassland, admission included). Explore the ruins of the capital of the ancient Puli Kingdom in the Han Dynasty, climb the city wall to learn about the ancient military defense system. The guide will explain Stone City's historical status as a post on the ancient Silk Road.
Lunch: Have lunch in downtown Taxian. The guide recommends plateau yak meat and hand-made noodles.
Sightseeing at Panlong Ancient Road: Drive to 【Panlong Ancient Road】 by private car after lunch (about 70km, 2.5-3-hour drive via the branch of Tasha Ancient Road). The whole journey is winding mountain roads with dense curves—the guide reminds tourists to prepare motion sickness medicine. Visit the viewing platform of Panlong Ancient Road (free opening), check in at the Internet-famous slogan "After walking all the detours today, the rest of life will be smooth", and admire the grand scenery of the winding mountain road intersecting with the canyon (do not drive into the core section for safety).
Return to Kashgar: Drive back to Kashgar by private car after the visit.
Accommodation & Dinner: Check in at the hotel upon arrival in Kashgar. Dinner at own expense (the guide recommends 24-hour restaurants or night markets near the hotel to try yogurt rice dumplings and roasted eggs).

Day 08 :

Kashgar Free Activities → Kashgar Ancient City → Mosque → Xiangfei Garden Train/Plane Urumqi[B]

Morning Activity: Visit 【Id Kah Mosque】 (admission included, advance reservation required). Female tourists should dress appropriately (no shorts or miniskirts) to learn about Islamic culture.
Afternoon Activity: Visit 【Fragrant Concubine Garden】 (admission included). Explore the Fragrant Concubine's former residence and folk custom museum, and watch the real-scene performance Fragrant Concubine Welcoming Guests.
Free Exploration: Wander around "West Bazaar" in Kashgar Ancient City to buy Xinjiang specialties (raisins, badam nuts, hand-woven carpets); go to the "Century-old Tea House" to experience Uyghur tea culture and taste hand-made ice cream and walnut buns. Hike along the city wall of Kashgar Ancient City, check in at the "Internet-famous Yellow Streets and Alleys", and sit quietly in a café in the ancient city to enjoy the scenery and feel the slow life rhythm in southern Xinjiang.
Transfer to Station/Airport: According to the tourists' train/plane schedule, the guide arranges a private car to send you to Kashgar Railway Station/Airport 2-3 hours in advance for the trip to Ürümqi (about 2 hours by plane, 10-12 hours by train).
Accommodation in Ürümqi: Upon arrival in Ürümqi, transfer to the hotel by private car (arrange a hotel near the airport if you have an early morning flight the next day).

Day 09 :

Arriving in Urumqi → Various locations (airport drop off)[B]

Breakfast: Included at the hotel.
Airport Drop-off: According to the tourists' flight schedule, the guide arranges a private car to send you to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport 2-3 hours in advance:
- Distance from downtown to the airport: about 25km, 40-50-minute drive.
- Distance from airport nearby hotels to the airport: about 5-10km, 15-20-minute drive.
Farewell: Complete the handover at the airport. The guide will deliver a farewell speech, assist you in verifying your boarding information, and remind you to take all personal belongings (especially the Xinjiang specialties you purchased). Conclude your wonderful Xinjiang journey!

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