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Silk Road & Mountain Escape

10 days · A journey to shape around your time

A 10-day starting route through Northern and 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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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?

A train towards Sayram Lake and a Yining–Kashgar flight connect Ili scenery with Kashgar and the Pamir in ten days.

How do we make the most of your time?

TIME AT A GLANCE

Sayram Lake · Days 3–4

On the road
Rail connection + private transfersDriving hours confirmed for your dates
In the destination
Lake tour + next morningTime to explore
Overnight
Sayram Lake East Gate hotelNear the scenic area

See how these days balance travel and exploring. Timing varies with the season, traffic and opening hours.

Connections on this route
Rail connectionDay 3 · Urumqi→Bortala (high-speed train)→Sayram Lake
Flight connectionDay 6 · Yining→Kashgar (flight)

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?

  • Sayram Lake East Gate hotel
  • Yining hotel base
  • Kashgar hotel
  • Tashkurgan hotel

Your proposal will name your hotel or camp and outline its facilities.

What does a day actually feel like?

Day 4 Sayram Lake→Yining

Private vehicle continues the lakeside tour in the morning, then drive to Yining in the afternoon. Check into a 4-5 star hotel in Yining.

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Your route, day by day

Tap a day for the details. Hotels, access and inclusions are confirmed for your dates.

Day 1Arrive Urumqi

Private business vehicle pickup, check into a 4-5 star hotel in Urumqi.

Day 2Urumqi→Heavenly Lake→Urumqi

Private vehicle to Heavenly Lake for sightseeing, then return to Urumqi for a 4-5 star hotel.

Day 3Urumqi→Bortala (high-speed train)→Sayram Lake

Private transfer to station, high-speed train to Bortala. Private pickup then drive to Sayram Lake for VIP lakeside tour. Stay at a 4-5 star hotel near the east gate.

Day 4Sayram Lake→Yining

Private vehicle continues the lakeside tour in the morning, then drive to Yining in the afternoon. Check into a 4-5 star hotel in Yining.

Day 5Yining→Kuerdun or Nalati→Yining

Private vehicle to either Kuerdun or Nalati Grassland (choose one), VIP entry to see the spruce forests. Return to Yining for a 4-5 star hotel.

Day 6Yining→Kashgar (flight)

Free time in Yining, then private transfer to the airport for a direct flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, private pickup and check into a 4-5 star hotel in Kashgar.

Day 7Kashgar Old City→Opening Ceremony→Fragrant Concubine Park→Id Kah Mosque

Private vehicle city tour: watch the Kashgar Old City opening ceremony, visit Fragrant Concubine Park and Id Kah Mosque. Stay at a 5-star hotel in Kashgar.

Day 8Kashgar→Pamir Plateau→Baisha Lake→Karakul Lake→Tashkurgan

Private vehicle to the Pamir Plateau: visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake. Check into a 4-5 star hotel in Tashkurgan.

Day 9Tashkurgan→Dragon Road→Bandir Blue Lake→Kashgar

Private vehicle to Dragon Road and Bandir Blue Lake. If road is closed, alternative visit to Golden Grassland and Stone Fort. Return to Kashgar for a 5-star hotel.

Day 10Kashgar→airport drop-off

Private vehicle transfer to Kashgar airport according to your flight. End of services.

Get to know your journey.

A route around your time

Tell us about your Xinjiang trip.

Your dates. Your companions. The places you want to stay. We’ll suggest how to connect them.

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