6 Days Urumqi & Kashgar City Tour

Tour Code: CTUQ03

Tour Duration: 6 Days

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B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Day 1

Arrival Urumqi

Arrival Urumqi

Transport via: Flight on your arrangement

Upon your arrival in Urumqi in the morning you will meet you local guide and then be transferred to your hotel, after which you will start your journey of the day.

Day 2

Urumqi (B, L)

Sightseeing: Heavenly Lake

Today you will have a full day visit in the Heavenly Lake. The Heavenly Lake is a moraine by nature. Since remote times, quite a few of myths and legends circulated concerning the beautiful scenery. The water is very clear and the banks are covered with tall trees. Surrounded by mountains, the jade-green lake is an ideal place for excursions and rest for most of the year. It provides an excellent skating ground in winter.

After that you will be guarded back to the hotel.

Day 3

Urumqi / Kashgar (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight on our arrangement
Sightseeing: South Pasture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum, Erdaoqiao Market

In the morning we will depart to South Pasture. South Pasture is located 60 kilometers away from Urumqi city and is a vast natural area with fascinating scenery. Its landscape stretches into the distance and is painted with flocks of sheep and horses and yaks grazing among the wild flowers. Deep in the lush valley, a waterfall gently drops down and integrates with the peaceful surroundings.

Then we will visit Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum, which presents a wonderful collection of items from the local area as well as items from other areas along the ancient Silk Road. The museum has a large collection of silk items from many periods of history. Brocades from Eastern Han and specialized silk-woven products of the great Tang Dynasty are highlighted.

Finally we will spend some time at Erdaoqiao Market, the largest retail and wholesale market for ethnic minority goods in Xinjiang. Night scene at the market is especially interesting. The whole area is lit up with colorful lights creating a very impressive scene. Erdaoqiao turns into a place bustling with trade in foods, handicrafts together with dancing and all sorts of activities.

In the evening you will take the flight to Kashgar, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 4

Kashgar (B, L)

Kashgar (B, L)

Sightseeing: Idgar Mosque, Xiangfei Tomb, local Kindergarten

Today we will make a full day tour to Idgar Mosque. Idgar Mosque is one of the largest mosques in China. It is extremely popular among the Muslims in Xinjiang. The Mosque was first built in 1442 with a history of over 500 years. The building complex is in a grand Islamic style with strong religous features, which consists of a gate tower, a courtyard, a doctrine-teaching hall and a big Hall of Prayer.

Afterwards we will visit Xiangfei Tomb; an ancient Islamic building nestles among poplar trees. With glazed tiles shining in the sun, its tower points to the azure sky. A masterpiece of Uigur architecture, this is Abakh Khoja Tomb, 17th Century family cemetery of the Kashgar area Islamic leader.

To finish off the day we will spend some time in a local Kindergarten.

Day 5

Kashgar / Urumqi (B, L)

Transfer via: Flight on our arrangement
Sightseeing: Bazaar, local family

In the morning we will visit the bazaar of Kashgar. In the old districts of Kashgar, many streets have "bazaar" as part of their names. Although most of the bazaars have ceased to exist except in name, there are still some that are still in use. From the names of these streets people can imagine the past glory of this ancient trading city on the Old Silk Road. Today's Kashgar has preserved the old traditions. On the streets one can find markets selling various commodities, such as vegetables, fruits, food, garments, tools and handicrafts.

Afterwards we will visit a local family and experience the original life of people living in this ancient town.

Then you will take the flight to Urumqi, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 6

Departure Urumqi (B)

Transfer via: Flight on your arrangement

Today you can enjoy some leisure time until you will be transferred to the airport grom where you will take the flight to your next destination.

B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner

Tour Dates Destinations Services Provided Meals Included
Day 1
Urumqi

Arrive in Urumqi, be met and transferred to hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Hoi tak Hotel Urumqi Xiangjiang Lihua Hotel Jingu Hotel - Urumqi
B L D
Day 2
Urumqi

Full day tour to Heavenly Lake enjoy the nice scenery.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Hoi tak Hotel Urumqi Xiangjiang Lihua Hotel Jingu Hotel - Urumqi
B L D
Day 3
Urumqi/ Kashgar

Full day Urumqi city tour to South Pasture Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum Erdaoqiao Market , then be transferred to airport for Kashgar. Arrive in Kashgar, be met and transferred to hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Kashgar Hotel Kashgar Hotel Kashgar Hotel
B L D
Day 4
Kashgar

Full day tour to Idgar Mosque, Kashgar , Xiangfei Tomb, local kindergarten.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Kashgar Hotel Kashgar Hotel Kashgar Hotel
B L D
Day 5
Kashgar/Urumqi

Visit the Bazaar, family visiting, then be transferred to airport for Urumqi. Arrive in Urumqi, be met and transferred to hotel.

Hotel: First Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
  Hoi tak Hotel Urumqi Xiangjiang Lihua Hotel Jingu Hotel - Urumqi
B L D
Day 6
Urumqi

Free at leisure till be transferred to airport for your flight departure.
B L D

Price

Season Tour Class Group Size Single Room
Supplement
1pax 2-5pax 6-9pax
Peak Season 3*(Tourist Class) $1479 $1013 $853 $171
4*(Deluxe Class) $1575 $1061 $901 $219
5*(First Class) $1601 $1074 $914 $232

-NOTE:

1. Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge. Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child.

2. Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.

3. More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.

Price Includes

A. Entrance fees：To scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary.
B. Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.
C. Private Transfers: Among airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in the above cities by the private air conditioned vehicle.
D. Guide and Driver: As outlined in the itinerary, a well selected English-speaking guide and driver will accompany you throughout the entire tour in that city. They do not fly with you from one city to another.
E. Hotels: Hotel Based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
F. Luggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels.
G. Service Charge & Government Taxes.
H. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
I. Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

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