Silk road Kashgar,Turpan,heavenly lake Kanas 13 days tour

Welcome to Xinjiang! We'll pick you up at the airport, take you to dinner, then transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Kashgar.

Drive along Karakoram Mountains to Taxkorgan. Visit White Sand Lake with blue waters and white sand. See Muztag Glacier Park.

Visit Golden Grassland and Stone Fortress. Explore Karakul Lake at the foot of Muztag Mountain. See Tajik ethnic settlements. Return to Kashgar.

Visit Kashgar Old City, watch opening ceremony. Explore Khan Bazaar, Oil Painting Street. Visit Id Kah Mosque (Xinjiang's largest) and Xiangfei Garden. Century-old teahouse experience. Evening flight to Urumqi.

Drive to Turpan ("Fire State"). See salt lake and wind power stations. Visit Tuyoq Village (oldest Uygur village) in Flaming Mountain Canyon. Explore Jiaohe Ancient Ruins (UNESCO World Heritage).

Visit Karez Well underground irrigation system (one of China's three great ancient projects). See Su Gong Pagoda (1778) and nearby mosque. Return to Urumqi.

Drive 1.5 hours to Heavenly Lake (5A scenic spot). Take shuttle bus and battery car to lakeside. Continue to Beitun. Overnight in Urumqi.

Take shuttle bus into Kanas Scenic Area. See "Three Bays": Shenxian Bay, Wolong Bay, Moon Bay. Visit Yaze Lake and Kanas Lake (Xinjiang's deepest freshwater lake, 188m deep). Optional cruise or Tuva family visit. Hike 1068 steps to Fish Viewing Pavilion for panoramic views.

Take shuttle bus to Hemu Village ("God's Private Land"). Walk through birch forests along Irtysh River. Stay in original log cabin. See starry sky on clear nights.

Drive to Russian-style Burjin town. Visit Colorful Beach with Yadan landforms. See Irtysh River (flows to Arctic Ocean). Evening at Burjin Night Market: try wild fish and kawas drink.

Visit Ulhe Ghost Town ("Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" film site). See Yadan landform with castle, elephant, lion shapes.

Return to Urumqi. Visit Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar for local culture and food.

Transfer to Urumqi International Airport for your flight home. Your unforgettable Xinjiang adventure ends. See you next time!