7-Day Xinjiang Tour (Kashgar, Baisha Lake, Karakol Lake, Muztagh Ata, Panlong Ancient Road, Shache, Artush Tianmen)

Transportation: Private car
Accommodation: Kashgar
Meals: Dinner

Upon arrival in Kashgar, your private guide and driver will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel for a rest after your flight.
In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner in an atmospheric traditional restaurant located in the heart of Kashgar Old Town, featuring live music and dance performances. Guests may also join the dancers on stage.

Transportation: Private car
Accommodation: Tashkurgan
Meals: Breakfast

Today’s scenic journey takes you deep into the Pamir Plateau.

Visit:

• Auyitake Red Mountain – a geological wonder formed from red sandstone and mudstone over 150 million years ago, glowing like fire under the sun.
• White Sand Lake – a glacial moraine lake at 3,300 m, famous for its color-shifting waters ranging from Tiffany blue to jade green and milky white.
• Karakul Lake – surrounded by towering snowcapped giants including Muztagh Ata, Kongur Peak, and the Sarikol Range.

Arrive in Tashkurgan (avg. altitude 4,000 m) in the evening and check in.

Transportation: Private car
Accommodation: Tashkurgan
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, drive to the spectacular Panlong Ancient Road, open from March to November. This 36-km mountain road features 608 bends, an altitude of over 4,100 m, and dramatic 1,000-m elevation drops.

En route, stop at Bandier Blue Lake, a vivid artificial reservoir framed by snow mountains, ideal for panoramic photography.

Transportation: Private car
Accommodation: Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast

Visit Muztagh Ata Glacier Park, located at the foot of the “Father of Glaciers.” Enjoy spectacular views from the observation deck, take a cable car or ropeway for different angles, or walk closer to experience the ice towers, ice caves, and glacier walls.

Return to Kashgar in the afternoon and explore Kashgar Old Town, home to over 2,100 years of history, traditional crafts, folk performances, and Silk Road heritage.

Dinner Suggestion:
Visit Han Bazaar Night Market for classic Xinjiang dishes such as pilaf, kebabs, handmade noodles, grilled eggs, and Dapanji chicken.

Transportation: Private car
Accommodation: Shache
Meals: Breakfast

Drive to Shache Old Town, a historic city dating back over 3,000 years and former capital of the ancient Shache Kingdom. Highlights include the ornate Yarkand Royal Palace and rich cultural heritage.

In the afternoon, visit Pottery Village, where traditional techniques date back over 2,000 years. Learn about natural pigments and craftsmanship.

Return to Shache to explore the local night market.

Transportation: Private car
Accommodation: Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast

Visit Atush Heavenly Gate, one of the world’s highest natural stone arches (457–500 m). Its massive arch resembles the shape of an “N,” far exceeding the scale of Zhangjiajie’s Tianmen Gate.

Return to Kashgar in the afternoon for visits to:

• Gaotai Ancient Homes – a 600-year-old earthen residential complex
• Id Kah Mosque – the largest mosque in Xinjiang, open to visitors on non-prayer days

Transportation: Private car
Meals: –

Your private guide and driver will transfer you to the airport according to your flight schedule. If departing later in the day, we will gladly recommend additional activities.