7 Days Classic Xinjiang Tour: Urumqi Tianchi Turpan Kashgar
Planning a week-long trip to Xinjiang? Our 7 Days Classic Xinjiang Tour is expertly designed for first-time visitors eager to explore the historical wonders, vibrant ethnic cultures, and stunning land
🗓️ 7 Days / 6 Nights 👥 Private 🌐 English Guide ⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
Tour Highlights
✓ Urumqi Arrival | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in
✓ Urumqi - Tianchi Lake - Urumqi | Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Xinjiang Regional Museum
✓ Urumqi to Turpan | Flaming Mountains (drive-by), Tuyoq Village, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
✓ Turpan to Urumqi | Jiaohe Ancient City Ruins, Karez System, Emin Minaret
✓ Urumqi to Kashgar by Flight | Kashgar Old City (Id Kah Mosque, Ancient Tea House), Livestock Market (Sunday Only)
✓ Kashgar - Karakul Lake - Kashgar | Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake
Detailed Itinerary
D1 Urumqi Arrival | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in
Welcome to Urumqi! Upon arrival, our local team will meet you at the exit at the airport or train station and provide comfortable private transfer to your downtown hotel in Urumqi.About Urumqi: Nestled at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, Urumqi is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the c
D2 Urumqi - Tianchi Lake - Urumqi | Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Xinjiang Regional Museum
In this morning, your day begins with a scenic drive to the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled 1,980 meters above sea level. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and dense forests, this alpine sanctuary is steeped in legend - it is said that the Queen Mother of the West once
D3 Urumqi to Turpan | Flaming Mountains (drive-by), Tuyoq Village, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
In this morning, you will travel 180 kilometers southeast to Turpan, a pivotal Silk Road hub. The drive itself is a visual experience, taking you past the vast wind farms at the base of the Tianshan Mountains and into the heart of the Turpan Depression. Here, the ingenious ancient Karez irrigation s
D4 Turpan to Urumqi | Jiaohe Ancient City Ruins, Karez System, Emin Minaret
On this day, your day begins at the Jiaohe Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage site that stands as one of the most remarkable examples of ancient urban planning. Unlike cities built from the ground up, Jiaohe was "carved" directly into the plateau, leaving behind a haunting, intricate la
D5 Urumqi to Kashgar by Flight | Kashgar Old City (Id Kah Mosque, Ancient Tea House), Livestock Market (Sunday Only)
This early morning, you will take a flight to Kashgar (about 2 hrs). Upon arrival at Kashgar Airport, your local tour guide will greet you and escort you to downtown Kashgar.Kashgar (喀什), located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang, was historically known as Shule ( (疏勒国), and was one of the thirty
D6 Kashgar - Karakul Lake - Kashgar | Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake
This morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kashgar to embark on an exhilarating road trip along the China-Pakistan Highway. Along the way, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Pamirs Plateau, visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, admire the distant and mysterious Muzta
D7 Kashgar Departure | Hotel Check-out and Airport See-off
After breakfast, it is time to end your 7 Days Classic Xinjiang Tour. You will have some free time in Kashgar and explore more at your own pace till your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to your next destination. Departure Ideas Kashgar Airport: Kashgar International Airport (IATA: K
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included
- ✓ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓ All transportation per itinerary
- ✓ Entrance fees to listed attractions
- ✓ Airport transfers on arrival and departure
❌ Excluded
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Personal expenses and tips
- ✗ Visa fees (if applicable)