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Explore the highlights of Urumqi—Xinjiang’s capital, and a former Silk Road outpost—on this full-day, introductory tour. With just a private guide for company, you’re guaranteed a personal way of seeing the sights. Following pickup from your hotel, travel to the Xinjiang Regional Museum to learn more about the area’s heritage. After a traditional lunch, see the Hongguang Shan Giant Buddha, stroll through the bustling Erdaoqiao Market, and more.

Erdaoqiao International Bazaar is a well-known market in Urumqi to various souvenirs, dried fruits, carpets, and food etc. The Uyghur dancing and singing are also renown in China. This afternoon tour will let you wander around the market, and view the performance with included buffet dinner. Note: This tour has no guide, only Chinese-speaking driver, but we will offer phone communication when it is necessary.

This private 4-day tour will let you explore Kuqa and Kashgar, two old towns in Xinjiang. The attractions include Kizil Grottoes, Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa, Subash Ruin, Kuqa old town, Kashgar old town and Kashgar Bazaar etc. Detailed trip information, please view What To Expect. Here is the briefing. D1. Met in your Urumqi hotel and transferred to Urumqi airport where you will catch 1.5-hour flight to Kuqa. D2. Visit Kizil Grottos and Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa. D3. City tour in Kuqa before catching overnight train to Kashagr. D4. Kashar city tour. The tour concludes at Kashgar hotel. We offer a free Kashgar airport transfer for next day if you need it.