Tour code: SWBeijing047
13 Days Beijing, Xian and Silk Road Travel
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Trip highlights
Follow the route of the Silk Road, an ancient pathway leading from the capitals of Rome, Persia, to China. Visit Mogao Caves, Bezaklik Thousand Buddha Grottoes, Idigar Mosque and more.
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Tour price
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Destinations
Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Urumqi
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Tour type
Private tour available everyday, private tour guide & driver
Day by Day Itinierary
| Day 11 Kashgar ( B,L ) |
| Today we will explore the Kashgar city to witness the traditional Uighur living place and customs, you can learn the daily life of the hand working people in Working Street, as well as sightseeings. |
Kashgar Sunday Market (Dabazha) | The Kashgar Sunday Market (Dabazha) (with exception of the Sunday Market) is the busiest part of the city. The market is a kind of agricultural market (Nongmao Shichang), that has expanded to include anything you can think of. | Eid Kah Mosque | Lies in the center of the Kashgar, is a large-scale Islamic struture, it has over 500 years' history till now. In 1442 A.D., Shaksmirzha, the ruler of Kahsigar, had the mosque here at first and say prayers to the souls of his deceased relatives. |
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| [ Optional ] Kashgar Silk Road Museum: Kashgar Silk Road Museum was built in 1992, covering an area of 2360 square metres, the museum has 10 showrooms featuring bronze wares, ceramics, ancient Turkic paintings and rugs, calligraphy works, sculptures, seals, coins, jade wares, furniture and handicrafts of Persian, Turkic, and Indian. |
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| Day 12 Kashgar, Urumqi ( B,L ) |
| After our morning visiting of Abakh Hoja Tomb and a loval family, we will transfer to Kashgar airport for the flight back to Urumqi. Be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore Urumqi. |
| | Abakh Hoja Tomb | In China the tomb is better known as the Tomb of Xiang Fei, the only Uigur concubine among the 41 wives of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The Tomb is the most magnificent tomb in Kashgar, filled with history and symbolism. | Urumqi | Urumqi is situated on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountains, it is most famous for being the furthest city in the world from the ocean. Urumqi(Wulumuqi) means "A beautiful Pasture Land" in ancient Mongolian used by the Junggar tribe. 2000 years ago it was once an important town on the new no…… |
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| [ Optional ] International Grand Bazaar: In Urumqi, a bazaar is more than just a place to buy things. It offers locals a place to enjoy the flavour of a festival, to have a rest and to meet with friends. People barter goods, exchange information, and even gossip at the bazaar market. |
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| Day 13 Urumqi ( B ) |
| Private transfer takes you to Urumqi airport for your flight to next destination and your pleasant tour ends here. |
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