Xinjiang Discovery Tour
Dramatic landscapes and Silk Road heritage, with time for photography, cuisine, and Uyghur craft traditions.
A focused twelve-day sweep through Xinjiang’s most photogenic regions. Designed for travelers who want immersion over checklist.
Ideal for photographers, food lovers, and second-time China visitors.
What makes this journey distinctive.
Sunrise at Karakul Lake with Muztagh Ata
Three nights in Kashgar — bazaars and artisans
Yili Valley in late spring / early summer departures
Photography time built into every day
Day by day.
12 days across 4 regions. Every day is led by a local specialist — pace is set with you.
- Day 01Dunhuang
Arrival in Dunhuang
Transfer to a boutique hotel near the Crescent Lake.
- Day 02Dunhuang
Mogao Caves
Specialist-led visit; sunset at the Echoing-Sand Mountain.
- Day 03Turpan
Dunhuang to Turpan
High-rail through the Hexi Corridor to Turpan.
- Day 04Turpan
Turpan Heritage
Karez, Flaming Mountains, Uyghur grape arbor lunch.
- Day 05Kashgar
Turpan to Kashgar
Fly to Kashgar via Urumqi.
- Day 06Kashgar
Kashgar Old City
Old city walk with historian; Id Kah at dusk.
- Day 07Kashgar
Sunday Bazaar
Full day at the Sunday livestock bazaar.
- Day 08Pamir
Karakoram Highway
Drive the highway to Karakul Lake; sunset over Muztagh Ata.
- Day 09Pamir
Tashkurgan
Tajik fort and Pamiri home lunch.
- Day 10Kashgar
Return to Kashgar
Drive back along the Ghez river with photography stops.
- Day 11Kashgar
Kashgar Free Day
Choose your own — atelier visits, food walk, rest.
- Day 12Kashgar
Departure
Transfer to Kashgar airport.
Easy
Light walking (1–2 km/day), comfortable vehicles, accessible accommodations. No special fitness required.
Full fitness disclosure in our consultation call.
Practical essentials.
- China visa required — invitation letter provided upon booking.
- Kashgar border-region permits arranged by us in advance.
- Best season: May–October.
- Comfortable with 1–2 km walks; no special fitness required.
- Pack layers for Pamir altitude (3,600m) — nights drop below 10°C even in July.
Aysha M.
Aysha leads every Discovery departure from Day 5 onward. Born in Kashgar, fifteen years designing Silk Road journeys.
What’s covered.
- Boutique and 4-star hotel accommodation
- Private vehicle and driver
- English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees
- Daily breakfast, four lunches, three dinners
- Domestic flight (Turpan → Kashgar)
What’s not.
- International and arrival flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Ready to walk
the Silk Road?
Tell us when, how long, and what moves you. We’ll design the journey — and handle every detail.