Xinjiang Kashgar 6-person small group Pamir 7-day tour

Day 1

• Departure: Get picked up at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Today, we arrive in Xinjiang, known as the land of song and dance, the land of delicious food, and the land of beautiful scenery. We will know your arrival flight time in advance, and a special car will pick you up at the airport to adapt to the dry and cool climate of southern Xinjiang. Arrive at the hotel to rest or free activities..The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
• [Accommodation] 喀什丽呈别院, Hotel, 4 stars (Premium), 2 single beds, Private bathroom, person(s) per room; Reference hotels: Kash Lychee Courtyard/Kash Pullman Hotel (Ancient City Scenic Area)/Kash Green Oriental (Ancient City Scenic Area)/Kash All Seasons Hotel (Ancient City Scenic Area Commercial Pedestrian Street)/Kash Fujiriya Hotel or similar

Day 2

• [Dining] 1 hour(s), Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunch/dinner meals are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 10 min(s), Self-guided, Hot naan experience, First, let's experience the "hot naan" culture. The 2-meter diameter clay naan pit breathes fruitwood charcoal fire, and Uyghur friends wearing floral hats are branding family totems on the flatbread with Tokaxi (woodcut stamps). Watch it being attached to the inner wall of the naan pit with a bread holder, and after 3 minutes, the hot naan with caramel color is delivered to your hands with a naan hook~
• [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s), Self-guided, Baisha Lake, The azure lake and the pale desert blend harmoniously, with vitality and lifelessness seemingly reaching a balance in this lake. On clear days, under the blue sky, the distant white sand mountains reflect the azure lake surface, creating a uniform color from top to bottom, resembling a "mirror of the sky." You can even take photos with the adorable divine yak under the snowy mountains.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Kala Kule Lake, Visit Karakol Lake, where Muztagh Ata Peak guards the eastern side like a father, its snow-white body reflected on the lake, making the lake water appear so lively. The scenic area offers horseback riding, and taking photos with the snowy mountains and grasslands is incredibly picturesque. Surrounded by the three giants of the Kunlun Mountains—Kongur Tagh, Muztagh Ata Peak, and Kongur Jiubie Peak—everything is so peaceful.
• [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s), Self-guided, Muztaga Glacier Park, Muztagh Ata, with its majestic and towering figure, stands巍然 on the Pamir Plateau. You can hike or ride a horse up and down the mountain (one-way 00 yuan/horse, at your own expense), and finally reach the 4600m glacier. Standing in front of the huge glacier, facing the heart-shaped ice lake, you can feel your heart beating wildly and enjoy being surrounded by nature.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Pakistan-China Goods Market, Qitas Stone Culture Square in Taxkorgan County - the "Pakistan Bazaar" - offers a live experience of cross-border trade from the westernmost part of China. Pakistani merchants set up stalls here, making you feel as if you are abroad. This is Taxkorgan, China's most impressive county where a single rooster's crow can wake up people in three countries!
• [Accommodation] Kaitu Shere Hotel, Taxkorgan; Reference hotels: Kaitu Sheri Hotel in Taxkorgan / Xingchen Hotel in Taxkorgan / Galaxy Yunzhou Hotel in Taxkorgan / Mehao Lizhi Hotel in Taxkorgan / Baina Hotel in Taxkorgan / or similar

Day 3

• [Dining] 1 hour(s), Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunch/dinner meals are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Self-guided, Red Qilafu, Wakhan Corridor, The Khunjerab Pass border crossing route passes by a tri-country boundary marker, and the border gate scenic area is located at an altitude of 4,733 meters. It has the highest national gate in the country, is adjacent to Pakistan, and is a Class A port approved by the state for opening to the outside world. The scenery of Khunjerab is magnificent; "ten thousand mountains piled with snow, snow pressed against ten thousand mountains" is a description of Khunjerab.
• [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s), Self-guided, Panlong Ancient Road, Band-i-Amir Lake, Eye of the Pamirs, Officially entering the Panlong Ancient Road, which is now a popular internet destination, it is actually a road to prosperity. It was specially built to help Wacha Township and the villages along the way escape the mountains, bringing you a different kind of experience: thrilling, difficult, stimulating, and healing. Enjoy the spectacular views from the observation deck.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Xiaogong Bahar Festival, After arriving in Taxkorgan County, immerse yourself in the Tajik spring festival, [Showgung Bahor Festival], be a guest at a Tajik home, sprinkle flour, perform the Eagle Dance, and in the spring epic of the Pamir Plateau, welcome a millennium-old "Showgung Bahor" carnival.
• [Accommodation] Taxkorgan Kaitour Shaly; Reference hotels: Tajik Autonomous County Kaitu Sheri Hotel/Tajik Autonomous County Xingchen Hotel/Tajik Autonomous County Yinhe Yunzhou Hotel/Tajik Autonomous County Meihau Lizhi Hotel/Tajik Autonomous County Baina Hotel/or similar

Day 4

• [Dining] 1 hour(s), Breakfast, Enjoy a heartwarming breakfast at the hotel.
• [Attraction/experience] 6 hour(s), Self-guided, A tour of Xinghua Village in the hinterland of the Kunlun Mountains., Tashkurgan Trail, Departing from Taxkorgan County, we traveled along the Tashkuergan-Shache Ancient Road, a hidden ancient path winding between the Karakoram and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, towards the apricot blossom village. The old apricot trees in the courtyard were in full bloom, greeting the spring breeze. After a night of gentle breeze, the petals danced romantically in the sunlight. The entire village was a delicate and vibrant pink.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Xinghua Village Afternoon Tea, Tree Hole Road, Taghman Wetland, Enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea under the apricot blossoms with Tajik almond milk tea (or indoors if it's cloudy), immersing yourself in the tangible scene of apricot blossoms. Along both sides of the river valley, centuries-old apricot trees weave together to create continuous pink clouds, with ancient Tajik villages nestled quietly beneath. Every gust of wind is the most poetic annotation of spring in the Pamirs.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Sunset/starry sky on the north bank of Baisha Lake, Far from the dullness of the city, seeing the starry sky of White Sand Lake is a low probability event; if the weather is good in the morning, you can also photograph the golden sunrise on Mount Kongur.
• [Accommodation] Aipa Resort Hotel (Scenic Area Accommodation)

Day 5

• [Dining] 1 hour(s), Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunch/dinner meals are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), North shore of Baisha Lake, Only 5% of people get to see the exclusive chartered secret realm of White Sand Lake. White Sand Lake is located in Akto County in the Pamir Plateau of southern Xinjiang, at an altitude of approximately 3,300 meters. Compared to the south bank, the north bank is more like an undisturbed pure land! There are no fences, no crowded tourists, only blue lake water and silvery white sand mountains.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Self-guided, Muji Crater, Oyytak Red Valley, Yarkand Old Town Street, Yarkand Old Night Market, Muztagh Ata volcano is known as the "Eye of Pamir" (requires a border pass). The route passes through the Muztagh Ata border highway and the Muztagh Ata wetland. [Here is a surprise blind box of volcano views]. Currently, the two most popular volcanoes at Muztagh Ata volcano are the taller one with water, which has the most check-ins, and the other one, from which you can photograph the Eighteen Arhat Peaks of the snow mountain.
• [Accommodation] Shache Green Oriental; Reference hotels: Shache Oriental Green Hotel/Shache Kyriad Hotel/Shache Vienna Hotel/Shache Jinbi Hotel/Shache Yunjv Hotel/Shache Atour Hotel or similar.

Day 6

• [Dining] 1 hour(s), Breakfast, After waking up early, I'll first take everyone to experience a Xinjiang-style aesthetic breakfast. What you need to do is to bring your curiosity and taste the breakfast of the people of Southern Xinjiang with us.
• [Attraction/experience] 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Yarkand Old Teahouse, Afterward, I'll take everyone to experience Shache's old teahouse, which is full of culture, to enjoy a pot of tea, paired with a naan bread and an egg. The locals in the teahouse will also greet you very warmly and take photos with you. Here, you can feel the slow pace of life.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Ten thousand acres of almond trees, The ten thousand acres of almond orchards sprawling along the Yarkand River are currently immersed in a mist of pale pink and snow-white blossoms. Every spring (usually from late March to early April), Shache's vast almond orchards usher in their peak bloom season. The endless rows of fruit trees are covered in delicate pink and white flowers.
• [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s) 30 min(s), Self-guided, N39 Desert, Playing in the N39 desert—the golden latitude of Taklamakan, a silent dialogue with the earth. Unlike other deserts, in this extremely arid secret realm, life flashes in a miraculous posture: tenacious creeping Haloxylon ammodendron, and the most unique is the desert Populus euphratica (after October every autumn).
• [Accommodation] 喀什丽呈别院; Reference hotels: Kash Lychee Courtyard/Kash Pullman Hotel (Ancient City Scenic Area)/Kash Green Oriental (Ancient City Scenic Area)/Kash All Seasons Hotel (Ancient City Scenic Area Commercial Pedestrian Street)/Kash Fujiriya Hotel or similar

Day 7

• [Dining] 1 hour(s), Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunch/dinner meals are at your own expense.
• [Return] 01:01 - 23:59, Shuttle included
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• Children: Only includes transportation during the trip, complimentary airport transfers, and travel insurance; does not occupy a bed and does not include tickets, meals, round-trip transportation.

Day 1

• Departure: Get picked up at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Today we arrive in Xinjiang, known as the land of song and dance, the land of gourmet food, and the land of beautiful scenery! We will know your flight arrival time in advance, and a dedicated car will pick you up at the airport. You can adapt to the dry and cool climate of southern Xinjiang, then arrive at the hotel to rest or enjoy some free time..The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
• [Accommodation] Kashgar Jinmeilun Hotel, Hotel, 4 stars (Premium), 2 single beds, Private bathroom, person(s) per room; Kashgar Jinmeilun, Kashgar Seman Licheng Bieyuan, Kashgar Ancient City Wanda Manxin, Kashgar Suoxing, Kashgar Fujiliya, Kashgar Ancient City Baiman and other equivalent four-diamond hotels

Day 2

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Colorful Yardang Landform, On the way to Simhana Village, you can view the colorful Yardang landforms from the car. The distinct colors are a natural appearance bestowed by hundreds of millions of years of geological changes, making it a rare mountain landscape in the country.
• [Attraction/experience] Beike Mountain, Shell Mountain, where you can clearly see the shell patterns, feel the uncanny workmanship of nature, and also lament the changes of the world. A long, long time ago, this was a sea, and now it is a mountain that needs to be marked; pick up a shell fossil here to commemorate your trip to Southern Xinjiang
• [Attraction/experience] The junction of the Tianshan and Kunlun Mountains, Here, the Tianshan Mountains appear tawny, running east-west; the Kunlun Mountains appear dark green, starting from the Pamir Plateau. In this place, one can gaze upon two mountain ranges and stand on two different terrains, appreciating the unique features of world-class mountain systems, experiencing a "museum of ten thousand mountains," and witnessing the magnificent orogenic movements, truly a world-class natural wonder.
• [Attraction/experience] Simhana Village, Smhana Village, the westernmost village in China, borders Kyrgyzstan. It is also the village where the sun sets the latest in the west, known as the home of the sun. The village has uniform construction, with colorful fences and Gesang flowers. The sun sets at 10 PM, and in all of China, only here is it still bright. Let's raise our cameras together to capture this beautiful moment.
• [Attraction/experience] Western Stele, The existence of this stele not only represents a geographical boundary but also a cultural intersection and a witness to history; the Last Ray of Sunshine observation deck is right by the roadside, continue walking along the sign to reach the Westernmost Border Gate, and walk up the wooden boardwalk to see the monument marking the latitude~
• [Attraction/experience] Irkeshtam Port, An important passage and post station on the Silk Road, and also China's westernmost port, the Irkeshtam Port has a very long history. The further west you go, the more trucks there are queuing up, so be sure to drive safely when overtaking. When you arrive at Simuhana Village, you might as well drive to the end to see this port that has withstood 139 years of wind and frost.
• [Attraction/experience] Visiting China's Westernmost Post Office, Experience the culture of the westernmost post office, the westernmost post office in the motherland. It is not only a symbol of remote areas but also a living fossil of postal culture heritage. Here, send a postcard to your friends and get a stamp as a souvenir
• [Accommodation] Kashgar Jinmeilun, Kashgar Seman Licheng Bieyuan, Kashgar Ancient City Wanda Manxin, Kashgar Suoxing, Kashgar Fujiliya, Kashgar Ancient City Baiman and other equivalent four-diamond hotels

Day 3

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Experience the "Hot Naan" Culture, We will buy freshly baked hot naan for you on site, so you can experience that no hot naan can make it home intact, and it will become your best energy supplement for crossing the Pamir Plateau; (This experience will be canceled if it falls on a Monday)
• [Attraction/experience] South Bank of Baisha Lake, When the weather is clear, against the backdrop of the blue sky, the distant white sand mountains reflect the azure lake, creating a seamless blend of sky and water, like a "mirror of the sky." Along the wooden boardwalk, you can descend to the lakeside and face the white sand mountains, and even take photos with the cute spiritual animal under the snow-capped mountains—the yak.
• [Attraction/experience] Kala Kule Lake, Mount Muztagh Ata stands guard in the east like a father, its snow-white body reflected in the lake, making the water appear so vibrant. Visitors can ride horses in the scenic area (at their own expense), and taking photos with the snow-capped mountains and grasslands makes for super stunning pictures. Here, you can also check in at the center stage to admire the magnificent beauty of the Kunlun Three Heroes (Mount Muztagh Ata, Mount Kongur, and Kongur Jiubie Peak)
• [Attraction/experience] Muztaga Glacier Park, Muztagh Ata, with its majestic and towering body, stands majestically on the Pamir Plateau; you can hike or ride a horse up and down the mountain (one-way 100 yuan/horse, cost at your own expense), finally arriving at the 4688m glacier. Standing in front of the massive glacier, facing the heart-shaped glacial lake, you can feel your heart beating wildly~
• [Attraction/experience] Tree Hole Road, Wearing a long dress and a wide-brimmed hat, posing with herds of cattle and sheep, experiencing an immersive pastoral life, traversing the tree-tunnel road next to local farmland, the leaves and the red Tajik girl are like an oil painting; as you pass through the "tree tunnel," the pouring sunlight flickers, as if winking.
• [Attraction/experience] Tahaman Wetland, Afterwards, visit the Tahaman Wetland. From the observation deck, you can see the winding wetland grassland and admire the snow-capped mountains.
• [Attraction/experience] Tajik Family (Listen to Tajik folklore | Change clothes and learn to dance the Tajik Eagle Dance | Taste yak yogurt and Tajik pastries), The table is laden with Tajik specialty snacks, and the hosts, dressed in local traditional clothing, sing and dance, young and old alike, recreating authentic plateau life. Don't be shy when they invite you to get up and dance!
• [Attraction/experience] Pakistan Iron Market, Here, you can experience a cross-border trade live show from the westernmost part of China. Merchants from Pakistan set up stalls here, making you feel as if you are abroad. This is China's most amazing county, where a rooster's crow wakes up people from three countries—Taxkorgan!
• [Accommodation] Taxian Kaitusheli Hotel; Kaitu Sheli Hotel in Taxian, Galaxy Yunzhou, Taxian Baina Hotel, Huameishi Hotel, Genting Hotel, or similar 4-star hotels

Day 4

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Khunjerab Pass, At an altitude of 4,733 meters, it boasts the highest national gate in the country, bordering Pakistan, and is a first-class port approved by the state for opening to the outside world. The scenery of Khunjerab is magnificent, with oxygen content less than 50% of that in the plains. "Ten thousand mountains piled with snow, snow pressing down on ten thousand mountains" is the best description of Khunjerab
• [Attraction/experience] Wakhan Corridor, This is also the route taken by other ancient Chinese monks traveling west. Only a section of the Wakhan Corridor is within China, where one can drive for tens of kilometers, reaching a check-in point in about 10 minutes. Standing before the landmark, my heart is filled with reverence~
• [Attraction/experience] Panlong Ancient Road, Take a car to Panlong Ancient Road, a popular internet-famous scenic spot in Waqia Township, locally known as Waqia Highway. Get off and check in to take photos with the internet-famous artistic road sign that reads, "Today I have walked all the winding roads, and from now on, life will be smooth sailing."
• [Attraction/experience] Kaneryang Village, This is one of the filming and location sites for the feature film "Visitors on the Icy Mountain," and also where composer Lei Zhen gathered inspiration and created the song "Why Are the Flowers So Red." You can take photos and check in here as a souvenir~
• [Attraction/experience] Bandir Blue Lake, This is a reservoir. I chose to come in the afternoon because the lake's color would be bluer than in the morning. The blue lake, under different lighting conditions in different seasons, in the early morning and at dusk, on sunny days and cloudy days, is like a flawless jade. You don't need fill light for photos here, because it's a natural fill light itself.
• [Attraction/experience] Eye of Pamir, Along the way, view the Eye of Pamir from the car, which interprets the oppressive feeling of the Pamir Plateau. Here, marvel at the insignificance of humanity and let everything go
• [Attraction/experience] Sunset on the South Bank of Baisha Lake, Under the glow of the sunset, it is even more breathtakingly beautiful. The lake surface is like a mirror, clearly reflecting the splendid sunset clouds in the sky, the orange-red Baisha Mountain, and everything around it. The sunset at Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake is not just a visual feast, but also a spiritual purification~~
• [Accommodation] Aipa Resort Hotel; Muji Wild Homestay Scenic Area Homestay or Equivalent

Day 5

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Watching the sunrise on the north shore of Baisha Lake, only 5% of people have been here., Around 8:50 AM, watching the sunrise from the observation deck on the north shore, as the sun just rose, the entire mountains around Baisha Lake were bathed in a warm, pale golden yellow by the sunlight, giving a soft, creamy feeling. The sunrise at Baisha Lake is truly something one can never tire of seeing.
• [Attraction/experience] Muji Volcano, Currently, the two most popular volcanoes are: the taller one with water has the most visitors, and the other allows you to capture reflections of the Eighteen Arhats Snow Mountain, with the Kunlun Mountains' Eighteen Arhats peaks standing like eighteen warriors. Wear a populus euphratica-colored windbreaker and a pair of Western cowboy boots, and you can create a set of stunning "Maillard style" blockbusters.
• [Attraction/experience] Shache Old Night Market, This is a condensed version of the Hotan Food Night Market, a gathering place for unique delicacies, and even a natural stage for locals, where they can dance from 2 PM to 12 AM. Locals are accustomed to coming here daily to watch, and when they can't resist, they join the dance floor. Men, women, and children of all ages fully express a sense of relaxation, and you too will be infected and naturally start dancing.
• [Accommodation] Shache Vienna Hotel; Shache Vienna Hotel, Kyriad Hotel, Yunjun Hotel, Atour Hotel, or similar four-diamond hotels

Day 6

• [Dining] Breakfast, Xinjiang-style aesthetic breakfast
• [Attraction/experience] Shache Old City, This is the simplicity of Kashgar Old City ten years ago, with enchanting Middle Eastern-style architecture. Afterwards, everyone will be taken to an old teahouse to enjoy a pot of tea, accompanied by a naan bread and an egg. In the teahouse, locals will enthusiastically greet you and take photos with you. Here, you can experience the slow pace of life.
• [Dining] Lunch, Today, we have specially arranged a Shache-style pigeon feast. It is said that no pigeon can fly out of Shache. In Shache, you can see various ways of preparing pigeons, such as roasted pigeon, pigeon soup, and more.
• [Attraction/experience] N39 Desert, Unlike other deserts, the n39 desert has a lot of vegetation, the most unique of which is the Populus euphratica forest (after October), which is undeveloped and therefore pristine. In the desert, you can also ride camels, sandboard, and drive off-road vehicles at your own expense (costs are at your own discretion)
• [Attraction/experience] Uyghur Wedding, The bride and groom wore Western-style attire. The groom's brothers performed a dopamine-inducing dance, while the bridesmaids danced and gave money as gifts. The whole atmosphere was extraordinarily lively, with ceremonial dresses and distinctive architecture. It was an aesthetic feast (experience will be canceled if it coincides with special festivals of ethnic minorities)~
• [Accommodation] Kashgar Lanou (Dongcheng Wanda) Hotel; Kashgar Lanou (Dongcheng Wanda), Kashgar Torch Atour, Kashgar Meihau Hotel, Kashgar Suoxing, Kashgar Fujiliya, and other equivalent four-diamond hotels

Day 7

• [Dining] 1 hour(s), Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunches/dinners are at your own expense.
• [Return] 01:01 - 23:59, Shuttle included
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• This activity has no age limit
• Children: Only includes vehicle use during the trip, complimentary airport transfers, and travel accident insurance; does not include bed, admission tickets, meals, or round-trip transportation.

Day 1

• Departure: Get picked up at . Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. 今天就抵达素有歌舞之乡，美食之乡、美景之乡的新疆啦，我们会提前熟知您抵达的航班时间，专车在机场接机，适应南疆干燥、凉爽的气候，抵达酒店休息或自由活动。.This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance
• [Accommodation] 喀什丽呈别院, Hotel, 4 stars (Premium), 2 single beds, Private bathroom, person(s) per room; Kashgar Jinjiang Metropolis/Moshang Qingju/Qingju/Parkman/Fushiliya Hotel/Green Eastern/Wanfei Hotel or similar

Day 2

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunch/dinner meals are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, 热馕体验, Visit the north shore of Baisha Lake Scenic Area, where you can see Baisha Mountain more closely and clearly. Directly opposite is Kongur Tagh, the first peak of the West Kunlun Mountains, with a large area of wetland grassland and snow-capped mountains in the distance. Enjoy this blue and white secret realm on the north shore.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, 喀喇昆仑雪山公路, When visiting Muji Volcano, the two most popular volcanoes are the ones people flock to see. The taller one with water attracts the most visitors, while the other provides a spot to capture reflections of the snow-capped mountains and the Eighteen Arhats of Kunlun Mountain, which resemble eighteen warriors standing tall.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Kala Kule Lake, Along the way, we passed the Taghman Wetland Park, where vast meadows, winding streams, and distant snow-capped mountains outlined a cool and serene ink painting. Herds of cattle and sheep leisurely grazed on withered grass, all elements colliding to create a surreal oil painting.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Muztaga Glacier Park, Enter a Tajik family's home, drink a cup of hot tea, eat a bite of their handmade pastries, and learn the Tajik eagle dance. Accompanied by the joyous atmosphere, become a real Tajik.
• [Accommodation] Tajik Autonomous County Magnolia Hotel; Taxkorgan Magnolia/Green Eastern/Wanda Meihua/East Seeking Culture/Panoramic Starry Sky/Gmei/Snow Top/Yunjing/Bona/Hushen/Simply Hotel or similar

Day 3

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunch/dinner meals are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Khunjerab Pass, Must-see highlights: Take a photo with the national gate, take a photo with Boundary Marker No. 7, and take a photo with the 5100m altitude. Standing at the national gate at the top of the world, watching the snow-capped mountains and the national flag reflect each other, at this moment, I am the most loyal witness to the motherland's mountains and rivers, paying tribute to the greatest border guards!
• [Attraction/experience] Wakhan Corridor, Check in at the internet-famous road sign that reads "Straight ahead to Pakistan, turn right to Afghanistan" and experience the geographical wonder of the intersection of four countries. This place was once an important passage on the ancient Silk Road, and Xuanzang's journey to the west and Marco Polo's explorations once set foot on this land. Now, the hustle and bustle have faded away, leaving only the vastness of the world and the breadth of time.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Panlong Ancient Road, Band-i-Amir Lake, The Eye of the Pamirs, After clocking in, we officially entered the Panlong Ancient Road. This is the most artistic highway, with more than 600 S-curves. The view from above is spectacular, like a huge dragon winding around the Pamir Plateau at an altitude of more than 4,100 meters. It's very magical.
• [Attraction/experience] Enjoying apricot blossoms in Kuksyuluk Township, the secret apricot blossom paradise at Happiness No. 5 Bridge., A special spring-only arrangement takes you to Koksuluk Township to enjoy the apricot blossoms. The apricot blossom secret realm is at the happy Fifth Bridge, where apricot blossoms bloom freely on the branches, and the pink and white colors light up the entire valley. As the sun shines down, the petals shimmer with tiny fragments of light, and bees are busy among the flowers, playing a movement of spring.
• [Accommodation] 塔县凯途舍里; Taxkorgan Magnolia/Green Eastern/Wanda Meihua/East Seeking Culture/Panoramic Starry Sky/Gmei/Snow Top/Yunjing/Bona/Hushen/Simply Hotel or similar

Day 4

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunch/dinner meals are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Muztagh Ata Iceberg Park, You can hike or ride a horse up and down the mountain (one-way trip costs 100 yuan/horse, at your own expense), and finally reach the glacier at 4688m. Standing in front of the huge glacier, facing the heart-shaped glacial lake, you can feel your heart beating wildly, hear the sound of ice columns falling, and enjoy being healed by nature.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Karakul Lake, Oyytak Red Mountain, Photography Tips:

1. Lake Center Viewing Platform: Capture the reflection of Muztagh Ata Peak in the lake, creating a scene with snow-capped mountains and the lake in the same frame.
2. Morning and Evening Light and Shadow: The lake surface is relatively calm, making it ideal for capturing reflections of the snow-capped mountains.
3. Lakeside Pastures: Capture the vivid scenes of Kyrgyz herdsmen with flocks of cattle and sheep.

• [Accommodation] Aipa Resort Hotel (Scenic Area Accommodation); Apar Hotel Adagio or similar (hotel accommodation cannot be specified)

Day 5

• [Dining] Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunch/dinner meals are at your own expense.
• [Attraction/experience] Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture Glacier Park, This place integrates snow mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, forests, and grasslands. The red rock mountains in the park have distinct edges and corners, and no grass grows. Under the sunlight, they are as red as blazing flames, and are also known as the "Southern Xinjiang Flame Mountain". Further in, there are black glaciers, ice pagodas, and ice crevasses, as if one has broken into the secret realm of the North in "Game of Thrones".
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Intangible Cultural Heritage Leather Carving Experience, Experience the intangible cultural heritage of leather carving firsthand. Let's touch history with our hands and inherit culture with ingenuity. Here, you can not only learn about the history and skills of leather carving, but also experience the production process yourself.
• [Attraction/experience] Kashgar Old City, Stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar, immerse yourself in the fireworks and cultural secrets of the Western Regions, where mottled old alleys, colorful buildings, and the atmosphere of the marketplace intertwine. The craftsmanship of the old potter in the pottery lane who sculpts pottery with his eyes closed, the Muqam played and sung in the century-old teahouse, and the contrasting walls of the Rainbow Alley are all authentic Western Regions customs.
• [Accommodation] Shache Jing'an Yunshangju Hotel; Shache Jing'an Yunshangju/Green Oriental/Jinbi Hotel/Kyriad/Vienna Hotel or similar

Day 6

• [Dining] Breakfast, Go and enjoy Xinjiang-style morning tea. Push open that faded wooden door, and the aroma of tea mixed with the heat of the tandoor oven will rush towards you. The tea in the old tea house is still so strong, so thick that it melts away the wind, frost, and warmth of southern Xinjiang.
• [Attraction/experience] Self-guided, Yarkand Old Town, Stepping into the old city of Shache, you're greeted by the fragrant aroma of century-old teahouses, the rhythmic clang of artisans crafting copperware, and the vibrant traditional Uyghur ethnic clothing. The delicious roasted pigeons are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with juice. You'll also find oversized skewers of barbecued meat, sweet melons and fruits, and a vivid, authentic Uyghur lifestyle. Strolling through it all, time seems to slow down.
• [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), N39 Desert, Entering the N39 desert, sand dunes reaching hundreds of meters in height undulate like ocean waves, with fine sand flowing gently underfoot. Whether it's the speed and excitement of sandboarding or the freedom and wildness of desert surfing, you can instantly forget the hustle and bustle of the world and immerse yourself in this boundless golden ocean.
• [Accommodation] 喀什丽呈别院; Kashgar Jinjiang Metropolis/Moshang Qingju/Qingju/Parkman/Fushiliya Hotel/Green Eastern/Wanfei Hotel or similar

Day 7

• [Dining] 1 hour(s), Breakfast, The hotel includes breakfast; other lunch/dinner meals are at your own expense.
• [Return] 01:01 - 23:59, Shuttle included
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Eligibility

• Children: Includes local parking spaces only, complimentary airport transfer, and insurance; no bed, no tickets or meals, and round-trip transportation.