Private Day Tour to Kashgar from Urumqi by Round-way Flight
Pickup included
Kashgar is the hub on Silk Road since ancient time. This private day trip will offer you a wonderful day tour from Urumqi by round-way flight. You will explore Kashgar old town, Id Ghar Mosque, Apa Hoja Tomb, Grand Bazaar, and Handicraft Street...etc. with a local guide. Please note this is a very long day tour.
Pick you up：Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, We pick up from your centrally located Urumqi hotel
Activities & Attractions: Abakh Hoja Tomb（Including tickets） Today you will be picked up by driver from your centrally located Urumqi hotel, then take 2-hour flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, your local guide will take you to visit the Apa Hoja Mausoleum which was built in 1640 by local Imam for his father, and later it became a family graveyard to bury 72 people for 5 generations. The mausoleum is impressive for its delicate Uyghur architectural style including the blue tiles, the dome and the minaret. 1h
null Next, you will visit Kashgar old town to explore the interesting area where there are old houses for shops, workshops, restaurants, bakery, and tea houses etc. It displays the long history and vivid lifestyle in Kashgar from ancient Silk Road period to today. Handicraft Street is a must-see section in the old town, where the huge music instruments and bronze vessels are very impressive. You might taste some local snacks here, such as Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits etc. before visiting the old Id Ghar Mosque, the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. Enter the mosque at non-praying time to appreciate its architecture and decor, please wear long pants and cover the shoulders for ladies while visiting this mosque. 1h
Activities & Attractions: Kashgar Bazaar（Including tickets） Lunch is arranged at a local Uyghur's house for you to taste the authentic and traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau...etc. In the afternoon, you will wander around the Grand Bazaar in Kashgar, which is well known in Central Asia for its colorful and lively market. As a Uyghur saying goes that you can buy everything except for your parents. There are more people in the afternoon, because the farmers will drive to here from different area in the morning and buy things in the afternoon at the market. Actually the bazaar opens every day, and more people on Sunday. The animal bazaar is relocated near Kashgar Airport and opens only on Sundays. If it is Sunday, you will also visit the Animal Bazaar as well. When your tour is finished, you will be transferred to Kashgar Airport to catch your flight back to Urumqi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel where the tour concludes. 2h
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.
- Travelers will enjoy the convenience of a round-trip flight from Urumqi to Kashgar, ensuring a quick and comfortable journey
- The tour will begin with a visit to the Kashgar Old City, one of the best-preserved examples of traditional Islamic architecture in China.
- The tour may include a visit to the Id Kah Mosque, the largest mosque in China and a symbol of Kashgar's Islamic heritage.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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