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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Explore the historical villages around th ancient town
- Stay in a yurt in Inner-Mongolia or in remote Xinjiang
- Discover the real China along the authentic Silk Road
- Visit the homes of 49 ethnic minority groups
- Ride a camel in the Badain Juran desert or Tengger desert in Inner-Mongolia
- Explore the temples and trails of Tibet
The perfect introduction to this ancient trade route takes us through one of the most important oases of China's great western expanse. Enter from Torugart pass, you firstly arrive at Kashgar. In history, Kashgar is the most important city for import and export trade, hence the most prosperous city in west of China. Now it is famous for the "Sunday Market"—the largest bazaar in Central Asia is held every Sunday. Another highlight of here is the visit to the Lake Karakul at the base of Mt. Muztag Ata (7,545 m/24,754 ft), also called the Father of glacier. All in all, this is a unique chance for those who want to get a genuine feel for the silk road without sacrificing the comfort of a good hotel.
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
The Route
Holiday Itinerary
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Torugart Pass - Kashgar (D, 171km, 5-6 hours driving)
Our guide will meet you at the Torugart pass and transfer back to Kashgar. Dinner Chinese restaurant nearby.
Note: The road condition is bad. The bigger the bus, the longer it may take us on the way.
Hotel located in Kashgar.-
Accommodation 4 star
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Time 4-5hrs
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Transfer to Tashkurgan via Karakorum (BD)
After breakfast, we will drive on the China and Pakistan highway to visit the Karakul Lake and enjoy the Pamir landscape. Karakul Lake is situated at the altitude of 3,600 m. It is the highest lake of the Pamir plateau, near the junction of the Pamir, Tianshan and Kunlun Mountain ranges. Surrounded by mountains which remain snow-covered throughout the year, the three highest peaks visible from the lake are the Muztag Ata (7 546m), Kongur Tagh (7 649m) and Kongur Tiube (7 530 m). The lake is popular among travelers for its beautiful scenery and the clarity of its reflection in the water, whose color ranges from a dark green to azure and light blue. You will have to walk along the lake, and you will enjoy a short time riding a camel at Karakul Lake, it will be a very unusual experience for you, then we will drive to Tashkorgan. This is an interesting frontier town that is famed for its old fortress. We will have time to walk around. Dinner at hotel restaurant.
Hotel located in Tashkurgan. -
Full day at Tashkurgan and surroundings (BD)
After breakfast, we will drive on the China and Pakistan highway to visit the Karakul Lake and enjoy the Pamir landscape. Karakul Lake is situated at the altitude of 3,600 m. It is the highest lake of the Pamir plateau, near the junction of the Pamir, Tianshan and Kunlun Mountain ranges. Surrounded by mountains which remain snow-covered throughout the year, the three highest peaks visible from the lake are the Muztag Ata (7 546m), Kongur Tagh (7 649m) and Kongur Tiube (7 530 m). The lake is popular among travelers for its beautiful scenery and the clarity of its reflection in the water, whose color ranges from a dark green to azure and light blue. You will have to walk along the lake, and you will enjoy a short time riding a camel at Karakul Lake, it will be a very unusual experience for you, then we will drive to Tashkorgan. This is an interesting frontier town that is famed for its old fortress. We will have time to walk around. Dinner at hotel restaurant.
Hotel located in Tashkurgan. -
Full day at Tashkurgan and surroundings (BD)
Today, we will get up early to the Stone City to see the sunrise. The Stone City is located in the north of Tashkurgan town and dates to the Tang dynasty. Several coins and documents from Hotan have been unearthed here. The city is surrounded by beautiful green pasturelands and streams with a beautiful view of the surrounding snow capped mountains. Only some broken sections of the city's walls remain but it was once an important fort on the ancient Silk Road guarding the roads from Kashi, Yengisar and Yarkant leading to the mountain passes towards Central Asia and India.
Then you will leave for the Khunjerab Pass and travel 130Km from Tashkorgan into the peaks atop the nearby Karakorum Mountain Range. It takes 1.5 hours to summit the pass and it's an experience that shouldn't be missed. Entering into an amphitheatre of fluted peaks atop the highest international border in the world, you're in a place few people on Earth can ever claim to have been. Khunjerab means 'Valley of Blood' in Uighur. Many Caravans once died summiting this pass on the old Silk Road and the area was famous for brigands and bandits. On top, you'll also have opportunity to take your photo with the friendly Pakistani guards at the border. Back to the hotel. Dinner at Chinese restaurant.
Hotel located in Tashkurgan.
Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Holiday Information
Holiday Information
Necessities
Enough films and batteries, Sun-cream with the protection index of 40-60, sunglasses with a sun protection factor of 15, the lip creams and balms with SPF rating, towel, toothpaste, electric torch, Snack foods.
Cloth that you bring must be warm enough and can be removed easy enough according to the weather, including Jacket, hat, Cotton underwear, Socks, Long-sleeve Shirts, T-shirts and Pants (Shorts are not appropriate at any time while hiking), comfortable shoes, rain gear (long rain coat is better).
Medicine
In addition to the normal medications for traveling, just like the Aspirin and medicine for diarrhea, siriasis，sunstroke and carsickness.
Currency to use
US$ is acceptable only in a very limited range, e.g. tips. However, for convenience, Chinese currency is the best choice. If you want to change US$ to Chinese currency in the tour, you can change it in the Hotel you stay or in the Bank of China. You could draw cash only from Bank of China in the big city, the ATM there doesn't always work properly and the bank is not easy to find. Please bring some cash at hand to use.
Food and drink
a) Eating is an important part of your China experience. Generally breakfasts are included in the itinerary and offered by hotels. China Highlights recommends local Chinese restaurants that are popular with local people for lunch. You can order dishes with the help of your guide. We usually leave dinner for your own choice — Western food can be found in most large cities.
b) We have tried to arrange various food in different cities. But you may still think the food is simple and not as delicious as in the big cities especially while trekking in the mountains and villages. If you have any priority of the food (eg. If you are vegetarian or you are allergic to MSG, peanut oil, fish and peanut, etc) please inform us early, we will try to alternate the food accordingly. At the same time please prepare some of your favorite snacks and substitution food in case of need.
c) Meals in the home stays will be different from the cities but clean, which leave you a good chance to experience the ethnic minority culture. We will pack a breakfast for you of cold cereal, milk, toast, fruit, and jam for the home stay. d) It is very important to drink a lot of water and eat enough fruit in your tour especially while trekking in the mountains and villages. You are advised not to drink tap water.
Accommodation
Hotels in China are bound by Government laws which mean that air conditioning is switched on nationally in May and the central heating in November (this may vary slightly depending on the region).
In some remote areas, sometimes shower maybe not available in the home stay. A married couple is not allowed to share a room in the Miao's home-stay due to the local customs.
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