Urumqi Trip Overview
This private 4-day tour will let you explore Kuqa and Kashgar, two old towns in Xinjiang. The attractions include Kizil Grottoes, Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa, Subash Ruin, Kuqa old town, Kashgar old town and Kashgar Bazaar etc. Detailed trip information, please view What To Expect. Here is the briefing.
D1. Met in your Urumqi hotel and transferred to Urumqi airport where you will catch 1.5-hour flight to Kuqa.
D2. Visit Kizil Grottos and Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa.
D3. City tour in Kuqa before catching overnight train to Kashagr.
D4. Kashar city tour. The tour concludes at Kashgar hotel. We offer a free Kashgar airport transfer for next day if you need it.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Urumqi, China
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur, China
This private 4-day tour will let you explore Kuqa and Kashgar, two old towns in Xinjiang. The attractions include Kizil Grottoes, Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa, Subash Ruin, Kuqa old town, Kashgar old town and Kashgar Bazaar etc. Detailed trip information, please view What To Expect. Here is the briefing.
D1. Met in your Urumqi hotel and transferred to Urumqi airport where you will catch 1.5-hour flight to Kuqa.
D2. Visit Kizil Grottos and Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa.
D3. City tour in Kuqa before catching overnight train to Kashagr.
D4. Kashar city tour. The tour concludes at Kashgar hotel. We offer a free Kashgar airport transfer for next day if you need it.
Itinerary
Day 1: Urumqi–Kuqa by air
Stop At: Kuqa Grand Bazar, Tuanjie New Bridge, Kuqa County 842000 China
Met and transferred to Urumqi airport from your centrally located Urumqi hotel, where you will fly to Kuqa. The flight information will be sent to you after the booking. Upon arrival, you will visit the Grand Bazaar in Kuqa.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kuqa, 5-star hotel
Day 2: Kuqa
Stop At: Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves (Kezi’er Qian Fo Dong), Kizil Town, Baicheng County 842300 China
Take 1.5-hour ride in the morning to Kizil Grottos that is one of the oldest grottos in China. There are colorful frescos and paintings in these caves to display the Jatakas stories.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Near of 217 National Rd North, Kuqa County China
Then you will take 1-hour ride to Tianshan Grand Canyon. The 5-km long canyon is impressive for its splendid red rocks. Afterwards you will drive back to Kuqa.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kuqa, 5-star hotel
Day 3: Kuqa to Kashgar by overnight train
Stop At: Subashi Gucheng Temple, Beishan Mountain, Suburbs, Kuqa County 842000 China
You will visit the large ruin of the renowned temple, Subash. The ruin displays its splendid past with the huge wall, gate, and the halls.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kuche Temple, The highest point of the Black Pier Bazaar Paha Tabaza Road, Kuqa County 842000 China
This mosque is situated in the old town of Kuqa, well-known for its old buildings and the Islamic court.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kuche Royal Palace, Linjilu Street, Kuqa County 842000 China
The palace was rebuilt recent years, but it is still insteresting to view the relics from Kuqa area in the museum.
Later you will catch overnight train to Kashgar for about 8 hours.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight on the soft sleeper train
Day 4: Kashgar
Stop At: Kashgar Bazaar, Kashgar 844000 China
Upon arrival, you will visit Kashgar old town. The traditional Uyghur houses are well decorated with flowers, trees, and paintings. Then you will move to the Grand Bazaar. It is interesting to explore the local shops for handicrafts, souvenirs, and scarves etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Id Kah Mosque, Jiefang North Road Thirsty Camel Tours, Kashgar 844000 China
Visit the old mosque in the city center. The earliest history of the mosque can be tracked back to 1442AD. You can go inside of the mosque to view the old houses.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kashgar Live Stock Market, Kashgar 844000 China
You will visit this market on Sunday only. If you want to visit here, you must ensure to get to Kashgar on Sunday. The sheep, cows, yaks, and horses are sold in the open market. Local farmers are from nearby area to sell and buy their livestocks here on Sunday.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gaotai Ancient Homes, Tuman Riverside, Southeast of old city, Kashgar 844000 China
This area is part of the old town in Kashgar. The houses are well preserved, you can wander in the narrow lanes. Afterwards you will be transferred to hotel in Kashgar where the tour concludes. We can offer a free Kashgar airport transfer for next day if you need it.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kashgar, 5-star hotel
