Kashgar Trip Overview
Shipton’s Arch, Heavenly Gate in Chinese, is a well-known site in recent years. This day trip offers you opportunity to explore the imposing Arch from Kashgar while you hike in the valley to get the best photo of the Arch.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Kashgar, China
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur, China
Shipton’s Arch, Heavenly Gate in Chinese, is a well-known site in recent years. This day trip offers you opportunity to explore the imposing Arch from Kashgar while you hike in the valley to get the best photo of the Arch.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Silkroadtrips, Urumqi 830000 China
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Stop At: Shipton’s Arch, Kashgar China
At 10: 30am Beijing time, you guide will meet you in your hotel lobby and take a private vehicle driving about 2 hours to Shipron’s Arch for about 125 miles (200 kilometers).
Shipton’s Arch, Tianmen in Chinese, meaning “Heavenly Gate”, is a conglomerate natural arch, west-northwest of Kashgar, near the village of Artush in Xinjiang, China. The arch was discovered by English mountaineer Eric Shipton in 1947 while he was traveling between Tashkent and Kashgar, though it was known by locals. However, it could not be verified of its location after his discovery.
It was only as recently as May of the year 2000 that an expedition sponsored by National Geographic Magazine rediscovered the arch for foreigners thus it became well-known. Shipton’s Arch is probably the world’s tallest natural arch.The height of the arch is estimated to be 1,200 feet (370 meters). Travelers will be impressed by the natural view while hiking in the valley extending about 19 miles (30 kilometers). Upon arrival, your guide will lead your hike in the valley to get the best view of Shipton’s Arch. Picnic lunch is included in the valley.
Afterwards you will be transferred back your hotel where the trip concludes.
Duration: 3 hours
