China · East Asia

Kashgar & the Karakoram Highway

From the Kashgar bazaar to Tashkurgan

4.8 · 19 reviews 8 days / 7 nights
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Group
up to 10 guests
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
May — October

The Chinese side of the Pamir: Kashgar's markets, the Karakoram Highway and the lakes and Tajik villages around Tashkurgan.

What you'll see

  • The Sunday livestock market in Kashgar
  • Karakul lake under Muztagh Ata
  • Stone city of Tashkurgan
  • Tajik villages of the Chinese Pamir

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1. Kashgar

    Arrival and the old town.

  2. 2
    Day 2. Kashgar

    Sunday market and Id Kah Mosque.

  3. 3
    Day 3. Kashgar — Karakul

    Karakoram Highway to the lake.

  4. 4
    Day 4. Karakul

    Walks around the lake under Muztagh Ata.

  5. 5
    Day 5. Tashkurgan

    Stone city and Tajik villages.

  6. 6
    Day 6. Khunjerab area

    Day trip toward the Pakistan border.

  7. 7
    Day 7. Return to Kashgar

    Drive back and farewell dinner.

  8. 8
    Day 8. Departure

    Transfer to Kashgar airport.

Included

  • Hotels and yurt stay
  • 4x4 transfers
  • Guide
  • Border area permits

Not included

  • International flights
  • Chinese visa
  • Travel insurance

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