OVERVIEW

Kashgar is the hub on Silk Road since ancient time. This private day trip will offer you a wonderful day tour from Urumqi by round-way flight. You will explore Kashgar old town, Id Ghar Mosque, Apa Hoja Tomb, Grand Bazaar, and Handicraft Street...etc. with a local guide. Please note this is a very long day tour.

ITINERARY

Day 1Private Day Tour to Kashgar from Urumqi by Round-way Flight

Today you will be picked up by our driver from your centrally located Urumqi hotel, and transferred to Urumqi airport to take 1.5-hour flight to Kashgar. 

Upon arrival, you will be met by local guide and take a private car to the first stop, Apa Hoja Mausoleum, which was built in 1640 by a local Imam for his father, and later it became a family graveyard to bury 72 people for 5 generations. The mausoleum is impressive for its elegant Uyghur architectural style including the blue tiles, the dome and the minaret. 

Next, you will visit Kashgar old town to explore the interesting area where there are old houses for shops, workshops, restaurants, bakery, and tea houses etc. It displays the long history and vivid lifestyle in Kashgar from ancient Silk Road period to today. Handicraft Street is a must-see section in the old town, where the huge music instruments and bronze vessels are very impressive. You might taste some local snacks here, such as Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits etc. before visiting the old Id Ghar Mosque, the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. Enter the mosque at non-praying time to appreciate its architecture and decor, please wear long pants and cover the shoulders for ladies while visiting this mosque. 

Lunch is arranged at a local Uyghur's house for you to taste the authentic and traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau...etc. 

The animal bazaar is relocated near Kashgar Airport and opens only on Sundays. If it is Sunday, you will also visit the Animal Bazaar. 

When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel. 

Transport: Private Vehicle + Flight
Accommodation: None
Meals: Lunch

INCLUDED

Lunch

Bottled water

Flight Urumqi/Kashgar/Urumqi (Economy)

Entrance fees

Local guide in Kashgar

Private transfer in Kashgar

Hotel pickup and drop off in Urumqi

EXCLUDED

Gratuites

TRIP NOTES

Pickup from your centrally located Urumqi hotel

China Visa and passport info required

Pickup time: 7am (might be different as per the flight time)

Duration: Approx. 16-19 hours

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