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Crossing the Taklamakan DesertDestinations: Kashgar-Hotan-Niya-Korla-Turpan-Urumqi Experience typical traditions and enjoy the stunning landscape of the worlds second largest desert. Start your journey in the oriental city of Kashgar, with its mosques and bazaars. Get to know traditional work and see how silk is waved and paper made. Experience a drive through the desert and marvel at the remains of the ancient city of Jiaohe. Enjoy a typical Uyghur dance performance and end your journey with a visit to the ancient tombs in Astana and the beautiful Thousand Buddha Caves of Bizelik. |
Brief itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Kashgar Day 2 Kashgar exploration Day 3 Transfer to Hotan Day 4 Hotan exploration Day 5 Transfer to Niya (Minfeng) Day 6 Transfer to Korla Day 7 Transfer to Turpan Day 8 Turpan exploration Day 9 Transfer to Urumqi, departure, trip ends Highlights Kashgar: Karakul Lake, Kashgar Sunday Market, Old town of Kashgar, Abakh Hoja Tomb, Id Kah Great Mosque and its Bazaar Hotan: traditional silk weaving family, the Taklamakan Desert, Taklamakan Desert Highway, The Kizil Caves, Sub ash Ancient City, uygur family, Niya, Korla Turpan: Jiaohe, Thousand Buddha Caves; Karez Irrigation Well, Grape Gorge and Emin Minaret, Mogao Caves, Minsha Sand Hill Duration: 9 daysTour valid: 01/07/2011-30/06/2012Private departure: dailyActivities level: Difficult Accommodation: Three-star hotels or Four-star hotels approved by China National Tourism Administration.Transport: Private air-condition vehicleMeals: 8 hotel breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinnersSize of group: min. 2 persons |