Kashgar Caravan

What you'll see

• The Grand Bazaar of Kashgar — largest in Central Asia
• Ancient city of Turpan and the Flaming Mountains
• Grand Bazaar and the Apak Khoja Mausoleum
• Karakul Lake at the foot of Kongur Tagh
• Uyghur cuisine and a lagman noodle masterclass

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1. Urumqi

   Arrival, Xinjiang Museum, welcome dinner.

2. 2
   Day 2. Turpan

   High-speed train, ancient city of Jiaohe and the Flaming Mountains.

3. 3
   Day 3. Turpan — Kashgar

   Emin Minaret, overnight train to Kashgar.

4. 4
   Day 4. Old Kashgar

   Labyrinth of streets, Apak Khoja Mausoleum, the Grand Bazaar.

5. 5
   Day 5. Karakul Lake

   Drive to the high-altitude lake at 3,600 m, Kyrgyz yurts.

6. 6
   Day 6. Torugart Pass

   Views of the Pamir, lunch with nomads.

7. 7
   Day 7. Workshops

   Uyghur cooking, carpets, handmade paper.

8. 8
   Day 8. Hotan

   Silk weaving and jade workshops.

9. 9
   Day 9. Return

   Drive back to Urumqi, farewell dinner.

10. 10
    Day 10. Departure

    Transfer to the airport.