12-Day Southern Xinjiang Silk Road, Taklimakan Desert & Pamirs Private Tour

🏜️ Follow the southern Silk Road from 【Urumqi】 through 【Turpan】, 【Kuqa】 and 【Khotan】 to 【Kashgar】. Explore ancient city ruins, Buddhist grottoes and remarkable desert canyons before crossing the vast 【Taklimakan Desert】. Discover Kashgar's historic streets and traditional crafts, then journey into the Pamirs to admire 【Baisha Lake】, 【Karakul Lake】 and snow-capped mountain scenery. 🏔️

12-Day

From US$3,589 p/p

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🏯 Trace the Ancient Silk Road

Explore the ruins of Jiaohe Ancient City, Subashi Ancient Temple and Kizilgaha Beacon Tower to discover the history of oasis settlements and trade routes across Xinjiang.

🪷 Discover Buddhist Art and Desert Canyons

Visit the Bezeklik and Kizil grottoes, then explore the striking red sandstone landscapes of Tianshan Grand Canyon near Kuqa.

🏜️ Cross the Taklimakan Desert

Travel by road from Alear to Khotan, passing expansive sand landscapes, desert vegetation and areas protected by sand-stabilization measures.

🧵 Experience Southern Xinjiang's Living Culture

Discover Khotan's regional history, stroll through Kashgar's craft streets, enjoy tea at a historic teahouse and observe the city's everyday market life.

🏔️ Journey into the Pamirs

Follow the China–Pakistan Highway to Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, where mountain and lake views change with the weather and light.

费用包含

• English-speaking local guide for scheduled sightseeing and transfers

• Private air-conditioned business vehicle with driver for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing

• 11 nights of accommodation in the overnight locations specified in the confirmed itinerary

• Admission tickets and activities expressly listed in the final confirmed itinerary

• Scheduled visits to Tuyugou Village, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves and Jiaohe Ancient City

• Scheduled visits to Emin Minaret and the Karez Well System

• Scheduled visits to Subashi Ancient Temple Ruins and Kizilgaha Beacon Tower

• Scheduled visits to Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves and Tianshan Grand Canyon

• Scheduled visits to Kuqa Grand Mosque and Kuqa Royal Palace

• Scheduled road journey across the Taklimakan Desert

• Scheduled visits to Khotan Museum and Yuetegan Ancient City

• Scheduled visit to the Mausoleum of Amani Shah Khan in Yarkant

• Scheduled visits to Kashgar Old Town, Handicrafts Street, a historic teahouse and Id Kah Mosque

• Scheduled Pamirs excursion along the China–Pakistan Highway, including Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake

• Urumqi arrival pickup and Kashgar departure transfer

• Meals expressly included in the final confirmed meal plan

• Travel assistance and 24/7 helpline service as specified in the confirmed booking

费用不包含

• International and domestic flights or train tickets to Urumqi and onward from Kashgar

• China visa, if required

• Meals not expressly included in the final confirmed meal plan

• Additional food, snacks, tea and drinks purchased independently

• Yuetegan Ancient City evening-performance tickets unless expressly included in the confirmed itinerary

• Kashgar Livestock Market visit unless separately arranged and confirmed

• Optional craft workshops or purchases not listed in the confirmed itinerary

• Extra scenic-area transport, special grotto access or activities beyond the confirmed admission arrangements

• Additional sightseeing, route changes or vehicle services requested during the tour

• Personal shopping and other personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

预订须知

• The published reference price is based on 2 people traveling together on a private tour. Final pricing depends on travel dates, group size, hotel selection and itinerary adjustments.

• This is a long-distance road journey across southern Xinjiang. Several days involve extended driving, and the itinerary may be adjusted for weather, road access and local visitor arrangements.

• The visits to Bezeklik and Kizil grottoes depend on confirmed admission, cave availability and current conservation regulations. Special caves are not automatically included.

• Day 7 crosses the Taklimakan Desert by road. This is a scheduled highway journey, not an off-road desert-driving activity.

• Day 8 includes Yuetegan Ancient City. The evening show is subject to its operating schedule; ticket inclusion must be confirmed before booking.

• The Kashgar Livestock Market may be added on Day 10 only when the date and market operations allow. It is not a guaranteed daily attraction.

• Day 11 includes a long round-trip drive to the Pamirs and high-altitude sightseeing at Karakul Lake. Avoid strenuous activity and inform your guide if you feel unwell.

• Carry your passport for accommodation, transport and any required route checks. Some attractions may restrict photography or access.

• The public reference page does not provide a complete daily meal table. Confirm all breakfasts, lunches and dinners in the final quotation.

• Please provide your Kashgar departure details in advance. This private itinerary can be adjusted to suit your travel schedule and interests.

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• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30–15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14–7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6–2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be handled according to the final confirmed booking terms.

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