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NobleVoya · Less Road. More Xinjiang.
Xinjiang North & South Discovery
12 days · A journey to shape around your time
A 12-day starting route through Southern Xinjiang. Shape the connections, stays and daily rhythm around your group.
Make this journey your own. We’ll confirm your stays, access and inclusions for your dates before you book.
MPV + Intra-Xinjiang Flights + High-Speed Rail · all year
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Browse the landscapes and travel moments. Scenery changes with the season.
Less Road. More Xinjiang.
Your journey, in five answers.
Who is this journey for?
Travellers interested in old cities, local culture and the Pamir, with private transfers and hotel bases.
Why is this route different?
Rail excursions and a Kuqa–Kashgar flight break up the overland route, with a free day to explore Kashgar at your pace.
How do we make the most of your time?
TIME AT A GLANCE
Kashgar Old City · Day 9
- On the road
- No vehicle includedDriving hours confirmed for your dates
- In the destination
- A full free day to exploreTime to explore
- Overnight
- Kashgar hotelCity base
See how these days balance travel and exploring. Timing varies with the season, traffic and opening hours.
Connections on this route
Your journey includes private transfers and local touring. We’ll help you plan each travel day, including station or airport connections and stops.
Where do you sleep?
- Urumqi hotel base
- Kuqa hotel base
- Kashgar hotel base
- Tashkurgan hotel
Your proposal will name your hotel or camp and outline its facilities.
What does a day actually feel like?
Day 9 Free Day in Kashgar Old City
No vehicle service today, full-day free exploration of Kashgar Old City, optional visits to the Opening Ceremony, Apak Hoja Tomb, Id Kah Mosque and more, stay at a 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar
Your route, day by day
Tap a day for the details. Hotels, access and inclusions are confirmed for your dates.
Day 1Arrival in Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi on your own, private business vehicle pick-up at the airport, check in to a 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi
Day 2Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
Depart by business vehicle for the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan scenic area, stay overnight at a 5-diamond hotel in Urumqi
Day 3Urumqi – Turpan (round-trip by bullet train)
Business vehicle transfer to the railway station, take bullet train to Turpan, upon arrival visit Flaming Mountain, Kumtag Desert and Karez Wells, return to Urumqi by bullet train and stay at a 5-diamond hotel
Day 4Urumqi – Korla (high-speed rail)
Take high-speed rail to Korla, business vehicle pick-up and transfer to a 5-diamond hotel, free evening at leisure (no vehicle service), optional self-guided night walk along Peacock River
Day 5Korla – Tarim Poplar Forest – Kuqa
Depart by business vehicle for Tarim Poplar Forest, enjoy the poplar scenery, then continue to Kuqa and check in to a 5-diamond hotel
Day 6Kuqa – Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon – Shaya Poplar Forest – Kuqa
Business vehicle excursion to Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon and Shaya Poplar Forest, return to Kuqa for overnight at a 5-diamond hotel
Day 7Full-day Kuqa Old City Tour
Depart by business vehicle to visit Kuqa Palace, Kuqa Grand Mosque and Kuqa Nang City, stay overnight at a 5-diamond hotel in Kuqa
Day 8Kuqa – Kashgar (flight)
Business vehicle transfer to Kuqa airport for your flight to Kashgar, upon arrival pick-up and check in to a 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar
Day 9Free Day in Kashgar Old City
No vehicle service today, full-day free exploration of Kashgar Old City, optional visits to the Opening Ceremony, Apak Hoja Tomb, Id Kah Mosque and more, stay at a 5-diamond hotel in Kashgar
Day 10Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
Depart by business vehicle along the Karakoram Highway to the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, check in to a 4-diamond or 5-diamond hotel in Tashkurgan County
Day 11Tashkurgan – Dragon Road – Bandir Blue Lake – Kashgar
Depart by business vehicle for the Dragon Road and Bandir Blue Lake (if Dragon Road is closed, alternative visit to Golden Grassland and Stone City), then drive back to Kashgar and stay at a 5-diamond hotel
Day 12Departure from Kashgar
Business vehicle transfer to Kashgar airport according to your flight schedule, end of services
Get to know your journey.
Explore the places
Plan the details
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Tell us about your Xinjiang trip.
Your dates. Your companions. The places you want to stay. We’ll suggest how to connect them.