Today you will take your flight to Kashgar, one of the most legendary oasis cities along the ancient Silk Road. Upon arrival, our local guide will warmly welcome you at the airport with a welcome board and transfer you to your downtown hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to relax after the journey or take a gentle walk nearby to experience the unique atmosphere of this fascinating Central Asian-style city. Have a good rest and get ready for your upcoming Xinjiang adventure.

Morning, after your nice breakfast. Your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby to start the adventure. Driving on the China and Pakistan highway about 4hrs to enjoy the landscape of Pamirs Plateau, on the way, you can enjoy the magnificent Bulunkol Lake also known as Baisha Mountain (White Sand Mountain) located next to the Karakoram Highway, so it is one of the must stop spot on the way to Karakul lake and Taxkorgan. Experience beautiful Karakul Lake where the herds of livestock around the lakeside are reflected in lake Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and graze their herds before shuttling you onward to Taxkorgan. The following day will be spent exploring the stunning landscape surrounding the highway, and we will drive to Taxkrogan County for overnight stay.

Today you will visit the historic Stone Fortress, one of the most important ancient fortresses along the Silk Road. The fortress is oval in shape, with city walls built from sun-dried bricks on solid stone foundations, standing as a witness to centuries of trade and cultural exchange on the Pamir Plateau. Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the site offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the ancient Kingdom of Puli.

Nearby, you will stroll through the beautiful Golden Grassland, where newly built wooden walkways allow visitors to walk across the peaceful wetlands and grasslands beneath the snow-capped mountains. The reflections of the fortress, grazing yaks, and flowing streams create a perfect setting for photography.

After the visit, we will drive back along the scenic Karakoram Highway to Kashgar, enjoying more breathtaking views of the Pamir landscapes on the way.

Today meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby, then we will do full day Kashgar city excursion. we will visit the Id Kah Mosque, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities. around 10:30 we have to visit the Kashgar Old Town when the open ceremony ready to greeting all the tourists with the culture show, further exploration to the special culture and experience the lifestyle.Afterwards, we are going to visit Abakh Hoja Tomb. Legend has it that there was a woman buried here named Ipar Khan, who was the beloved consort of Emperor Qianlong. Due to her common aroma of wild jujube flowers, people called her "Xiangfei". Kashgar city tour ends with the wandering to the bustling Handicraft street, dazzling jewelry, primitive pottery,unique musical instrument, daily resources of the locals. After visiting, say goodbye to Kashgar and you will be transferred to the airport to take the flight to Turpan.

Today, we'll be amazed by the histroical sites and oasis land of Turpan. A must and first visit is the oldest Uighur village Tuyugou Village located in the very center of Flaming Mountain Canyon. It used to be the holy site of Buddhism and Islam. Next, we will head to the Karez Well, which is special kind of irrigation system, here you can not only visit this ancient irrigation system, but also get rid of the heat of summer.

Then drive to enjoy the scenery of Jiaohe Ruins with a history of 2,300 years lies between two rivers on a loess plateau atop a cliff of over 30m. It is one of the best preserved ruins of its ancient era in China, it was include in the World Heritage List on June 22, 2014. In the evening, we will take 1 hour bullet train to Urumqi.

This morning, we will drive about 1.5 hours from Urumqi to the entrance of Heavenly Lake, arriving around 08:30. Afterwards, take a scenic 40-minute shuttle bus ride winding through the breathtaking Tianshan Mountains, with spectacular views of forests, valleys, and snow-capped peaks along the way.

Upon arrival at the lake area, you may enjoy a relaxing walk around the crystal-clear alpine lake, take an optional boating cruise to admire the stunning scenery from the water, or ride the cable car up to Maya Mountain for panoramic views of the magnificent Bogda Peak and surrounding mountains. The peaceful atmosphere and dramatic natural scenery make Heavenly Lake one of the highlights of Xinjiang.

After the visit, we will drive back to the city for overnight stay.

Morning depart from the hotel, we will drive back to Urumqi. After lunch, we will visit theXinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum, where are many archaeological treasures of the Silk Road and Xinjiang's minority cultures. After that, head to Red Hill park, take the battery car(at your own expense) or hike up for the Redhill Pagoda. Standing at the top of the hill, you can overlook the view of Urumqi, with its endless stream of traffic.

In the evening, enjoy a walk tour in Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi.You'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine. Afterwards, we will back to the hotel.

At night, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Astana. Upon arrival, your driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer to hotel. 

After breakfast, visit Bayterek Tower (overlook Astana), the largest mosque in Central Asia, Khan Shatyr, Central State Museum, Expo 2017 Site, and Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. Dinner and rest.

Today we will drive to Burabay National Nature Park (Akmola Region, Burabay District; 257 km from Astana, founded in 2000, total area 85,000 hectares; known as “Kazakhstan’s Switzerland” for stunning scenery and pleasant climate, located between mountains and lakes). Return to Astana and check in.

Today we will take flight to Almaty and do the full day city excursion. First visit Panfilov 28 Guardsmen Memorial Park & Victory Monument; Orthodox Cathedral (a wooden church in Panfilov Park, the world’s second-tallest wooden structure at 69 meters). Explore Kazakhstan’s largest Musical Instruments Museum and Green Bazaar to experience local customs. After lunch, visit Xian Xinghai Monument, Independence Square, and Kok Tobe Hill (panoramic view of Almaty). Dinner and check in.

After hotel breakfast, visit Medeu Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort (take cable car to the 3rd platform at 3,200 m above sea level, known as “Little Switzerland” and a paradise for powder snow skiers). After lunch, visit Kazakhstan First President’s Park and watch a thrilling Kazakh-style falconry show. Dinner and rest.

After breakfast, drive to Charyn Canyon (about 3 hours one way; known as the “world’s second-largest canyon,” similar to the Grand Canyon in the USA, a narrow rift from the air, popular among geology enthusiasts). after visiting, we will drive back to downtown.

Today after breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport based on your flight schedule. Thanks for traveling with us and wish you a pleasant journey home!