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14 Day Great South Silk Route
Urumqi/Turpan/Korla/Kuqa/Aksu/Hotan/Kashgar
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Attractions:As the name suggests, this tour highlights the contrasting cultures which have greatly influenced the cities that rose and fell along these ancient trade routes. Journey to Kashgar in the far north-west, the centre of Yygur culture and, 1,0...

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As the name suggests, this tour highlights the contrasting cultures which have greatly influenced the cities that rose and fell along these ancient trade routes. Journey to Kashgar in the far north-west, the centre of Yygur culture and, 1,000 years ago, the fabled city at the junction of the northern and southern Silk routes. Witness remnants of the important religions that shaped history – Buddhist grottoes, ruined cities, Islamic mosques and far outposts of China’s Great Wall – stand among the dramatic scenery of mountains and stark deserts. All around, discover bustling markets and colourful lifestyles of the people who continue to contribute to the legend of the Silk Road.

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Beijing

Beijing is both an old and a new city– old in its cultural heritage, and new as the Chinese capital. It has a history dating back 3000 years and has served as the capital for more than 800 years. So many of the buildings directly reflect the country’s history that it quickly becomes obvious to any visitor how integral the city’s development has been to the rise and fall of dynasties, and indeed to Chinese civilisation itself. Among Beijing’s remarkable attractions, in or near the city, are the Great wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace with its magnificent Chinese classical gardens.

Dunhuang

A great oasis in the west of Gansu province.

Jiayuguan

The western starting point of the Great Wall.

Kashgar

Turpan

Urumqi

A surprisingly modern city set in the middle of vast deserts.

Xiahe

Famous as the site of one of the six leading Buddhist lamaseries in China, the Labuleng Lamasery.

Xian

At various times in history and for a total period of some 1100 years, Xian has been the capital of the Chinese empire. It has served longer than any other city as the ancient capital and in the past vied with Rome, and later Constantinople, as the world’s greatest city. It was the starting point for the great trade caravans of the Silk Road and has a wealth of historical sites, the most famous being the excavations of the life-sized Terracotta Army and the bronze horses and chariots found near the tomb of the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. Other attractions include the Big wild Goose Pagoda, the Shaanxi History Museum, and the old City wall.

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The Great South Silk Road Tour

Urumqi/Turpan/Korla/Kuqa/Aksu/Hotan/Kashgar

Day01 Fly to Urumqi,your guide will meet you in Urumqi airport,then
transfer to hotel. o/n Urumqi

Day02 Urumqi—Heavenly Lake o/n Urumqi
Excursion to Tianshan Mountains ,visit the beautiful mountain lake-the Heavenly Lake and Mt.Bogoda(5445m in altitude),it is snow-capped all year around.then drive back to Urumqi in the afternoon.

Day03 Urumqi -Turpan o/n Turfan
This morning we drive to the oasis town of Turpan, famous for its melons and vineyards. Here Marco Polo first encountered spaghetti, an idea he took home to Italy. In the late afternoon, you winder through the streets of ruined city Jiaohe, inspect the 2000 year old Karez Wells, a remarkable underground irrigation system.visit the Sugong Minerat in the afternoon.

Day04 Turfan-Korla o/n Korla
Drive to Korla,Korla is famous for pears.the most of local people are Mongols,visit the Golden beach on the way,then continue driving to Korla.Korla rich in oil.

Day05 Korla-Kuche o/n Kuche
Drive to Korla along desert road ,on arrival,have our special local food,after lunch,we drive to Tianshan Grand Canyon,visit the mysterious canyon and caves in the deep moutains,the scenery is fabulous and fantastic.

Day06 Kuche-Aksu o/n Aksu
Drive to Akesu via Kizil Caves,kizil caves is regarded one of the greatest four caves in China,the caves were cut on the cliffs,the murals and frescos are still fresh as beginning.the place is quiet and peaceful.

Day07 Akesu-Hetian o/n Hetian
This is a great day,we drive to Hotan along the second desert highway,we will enjoy the magnificent diversified poplar forests,and Hotan river,and enjoy the Taklamakan desert.

Day08 Hetian o/n Hetian
Visit the Silk family,king of fig tree,Malikawat ruins,and local bazaar.

Day09 Hetian—Kashgar o/n Kashgar
Drive to Kashgar,visit Yarkand,and passby Yinjisar county—the county
is famous for man-made knives.

Day10 Kashgar o/n Kashgar
No visitors to Kashgar should miss the Sunday bazaar. In the teeming market, you can buy anything from herbal medicines to carpets, from a cradle to a camel. In the afternoon, visit the town center the vast Id Kah Mosque excursion to the Old Town, a warren of twisting alleys and white-washed walls, and the Tomb of Abakh Khoja(also called Fragrant Concubine tomb).then take evening flight back to Urumqi

Day11 Kashgar-Karakul Lake- Taxkorgan 　 o/n Taxkurgan
Drive 200km to Karakul Lake along China-Pakistan highway,enjoy the majestice Pamir plateau,encounter the local nomads called”Kirgiz”.admire the snow-capped mountain called “Muztagh Ataand “Konger Mountain,walk around the Karakul lake(3800M),then continue driving to Taxkorgan.

Day12 Taxkorgan-Kasghar o/n Kashgar
Visit the Stone City before sunrise,and golden valley,then drive back
to Kashgar via Aoyitak glacier park.

Day13 Kashgar-Urumqi o/n Urumqi
Take a morning flight to Urumqi,visit the Xinjiang Museum,the Red
Hill—it is the symble of the city of Urumqi,and then visit the Erdaoqiao
International Grand Bazaar.

Day14 Urumqi exit.