Xinjiang: China Far West Tour
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Highlights
- Explore Afaq Khoja, Grand Bazaar and Kashgar
- Visit Hotan Cultural Museum to learn about Hotan’s place in Uyghur and Chinese history
- Visit Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Subashi Buddhist ancient town
- Experience Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Subashi Buddhist ancient town
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Trip includes
- All transport between Kashgar and Urumqi
- Accommodation
- Entrance Fees
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Itinerary
Meet at the hostel in Kashgar at 2pm and get to know your guide and fellow travellers!
Stop by People’s Square and the largest statue of Chairman Mao in China!
Walking tour through the windy lanes of the old town and the Id Kah Mosque. See what Kashgar u...
Head out of town to the beautiful tomb of Afaq Khoja, a 17th century mausoleum of this important Uyghur figure.
Lunch of Xinjiang noodles.
Browse the bustling Grand Bazaar, which depending on how you measure it, is the biggest in Asia.
Free evening in Kashgar. Hang out with our guide and grab a few beers in the hostel, or go out and stock up on provisions for the road trip!
Wake up nice and early to begin the two hour drive to Yarkand.
We'll make a short stop on the way in Yengisar to see the hand-crafted Uyghur knife factories.
Whilst in Yengisar, we'll take a stroll around the Altun Mosque complex, surrounding cemeteries ...
Our first stop will be the Jiya silk factory to see Hotan’s famous silk-making first-hand.
Continue on to the Hotan Cultural Museum to learn about Hotan’s place in Uyghur and Chinese history as well as jade, silk and carpet production.
In the evening, we...
Arriving in the morning, we'll check in to hotel in Turpan.
Turpan is China’s “death valley”, being the lowest and hottest part of the country at 142m below sea level.
Visit the Yarkhoto ruins, the site of a 1600 year old well-preserved ancient town.
...Catch the train back to Urumqi, which takes roughly two hours.
Arrive in Urumqi where the tour concludes.
Transfers to the airport for your flights home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Transport to Kashgar, out of Urumqi
- Food/Meals
- Chinese visa
- Tips for local guides
Accommodation
All cancellation notices must be received in writing and will become effective as of the date of receipt by us. Tour refunds will be calculated based on the information contained in the following table:
Days and Percentage Refunded (of full tour price)
42 days in advance will be 100%
26-41 days is 50%
11-25 days will be 25%
2-10 days is 10%
0-1 days will be 0%
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