Overview
Airport pickup in Urumqi Urumqi – Tianshan Shengli Tunnel – Lop Nur Village or Bosten Lake (Bosten Lake for foreign guests) – Korla (373 km, 6 hrs) Korla – Kiziliya Grand Canyon or Luntai Poplar Forest after Oct 10 – Kuqa (430 km, 6 hrs)
Recommended for: Ages 35–65 Customization available
Highlights
- Signature Experiences · Kashgar Old City travel photography and a Tajik family visit
- Pamir Essentials · White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Glacier, Panlong Ancient Road and Bandir Blue Lake
- Culture · Kuqa Royal Palace and Kashgar Old City
- Canyon Wonders · Wensu and Kiziliya grand canyons
- Seasonal Highlight · Luntai Poplar Forest after October 10
- Complimentary Extras · Daily bottled water, snacks, travel pillow and souvenir
- Professional Service · Local driver with DSLR and photography assistance
- Small Group · 2–6 guests with a 24-hour trip concierge
Itinerary
Day 1
Airport pickup in Urumqi
Day 2
Urumqi – Tianshan Shengli Tunnel – Lop Nur Village or Bosten Lake (Bosten Lake for foreign guests) – Korla (373 km, 6 hrs)
Day 3
Korla – Kiziliya Grand Canyon or Luntai Poplar Forest after Oct 10 – Kuqa (430 km, 6 hrs)
Day 4
Kuqa – Kuqa Royal Palace – Wensu Grand Canyon – Aksu (297 km, 4.5 hrs)
Day 5
Aksu – Kashgar Old City travel photography (461 km, 5.5 hrs)
Day 6
Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan (308 km, 5.5 hrs)
Day 7
Tashkurgan – Khunjerab Gate, unavailable to foreign guests – Panlong Ancient Road – Bandir Blue Lake – Tajik family visit – Tashkurgan (334 km, 6.5 hrs)
Day 8
Tashkurgan – Muztagh Glacier Park, Glacier No. 4 – Kashgar (281 km, 5 hrs)
Day 9
Airport transfer in Kashgar
Includes & Excludes
What's Included
- Travel Insurance
- Complimentary Snacks & Bottled Water
- Attraction Tickets
- Pick-up & Drop-off Service
What's Not Included
- Optional Activities & Experiences (Extra Cost)
- Lunch & Dinner Expenses
- Round-Trip Transportation To Xinjiang
FAQ
How Do I Choose The Right Xinjiang Tour?
Xinjiang offers different landscapes and experiences across Northern Xinjiang, Ili, Southern Xinjiang and beyond. Our local team helps you choose the right route based on your travel time, interests and preferred travel style.
What Makes Pangcheng Travel Different?
With years of experience in Xinjiang travel, we focus on authentic routes, local insights, small group experiences and transparent services to create a more comfortable journey.
Can I Customize My Xinjiang Trip?
Yes. We create personalized Xinjiang journeys for families, couples, photography lovers and private groups, with flexible itineraries designed around your needs.