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Southern Xinjiang

Urumqi · Heavenly Lake · Bosten Lake · Korla · Kuqa · Aksu · Kashgar · Karakul Lake

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Adult Series rate per person for the dates shown. Availability, room basis, inclusions, supplements and your final written quotation require consultant confirmation. Private journeys receive a separate tailored quotation.

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Follow a Southern Xinjiang concept linking Urumqi, Kuqa and Kashgar with lake, canyon and desert interests. Cultural exploration and wide landscapes give the journey its character.

Muztagh Ata mountain landscape, southern Xinjiang. Destination setting; specific visits and arrangements depend on the selected programme.
Muztagh Ata mountain landscape, southern Xinjiang · Photo: Chen Sheng / Unsplash
WHY THIS JOURNEY

City heritage beneath distant mountain horizons.

Allow time for places as well as the travel between them. Discuss respectful old-town exploration, meal needs and altitude suitability. The final proposal reconciles the route length, overnight sequence and departure schedule.

  • Explore old-town culture at a pace agreed with your consultant.
  • Discuss mosque heritage and city interests; access is subject to confirmation.
  • Consider lake, canyon or desert interests where they fit the confirmed route.
TWO WAYS TO TRAVEL

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Or make it your own.

SERIES GROUP TOUR

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Explore the Series departures and explore the day-by-day plan. Your consultant confirms the final package and availability before booking.

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Earlier adult Series rate: RM 9,140 / person. Ask for a current quotation.

ⓘ About this price

Adult Series rate per person for the dates shown. Availability, room basis, inclusions, supplements and your final written quotation require consultant confirmation. Private journeys receive a separate tailored quotation.

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PRIVATE JOURNEY · FROM 1 GUEST

Make It Private

Choose your dates, companions and pace. Tailor route, duration, accommodation and preferences from one guest, subject to a practical consultant-designed proposal.

  • Solo, couple, family or your own group
  • Your dates, party size and priorities
  • A separate custom quotation

Series prices do not apply to a private journey.

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THE PLAN BEHIND THE JOURNEY

Your route, day by day.

Nine-day route outline. Series dates are not yet confirmed; ask us about travelling on your own dates.

Day 1 · Arrival in Urumqi

Airport pick-up, International Grand Bazaar and Shanxi Lane Minority Market. Welcome dinner conflicts with the meals column and needs confirmation.

Heavenly Lake and free time at Xiaoximen market or nearby malls. Breakfast, lunch and dinner planned; overnight Urumqi.

Travel via Bosten Lake to Korla for Peacock River evening views. Breakfast, lunch and dinner planned.

Kuqa Grand Mosque and Kuqa Royal Palace. Breakfast, lunch and dinner planned; overnight Kuqa.

Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon and transfer to Aksu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner planned.

Scenic road journey to Kashgar with leisure time on arrival. Breakfast, lunch and dinner planned.

Karakul Lake with Muztagh Ata views and White Sand Lake, subject to conditions and access. Breakfast, lunch and dinner planned; overnight Kashgar.

Kashgar Grand Mosque, Xiangfei Garden with a listed cultural performance and Kashgar alleyways. Breakfast, lunch and dinner planned.

Airport transfer for the return flight. Poster dates have no year and conflict with the 2027 master; no matched departure is published.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on days 2–8. Day-1 dinner inclusion requires clarification; return-day meals unspecified.

Transport

Road touring and airport transfers appear in the plan. Flight ticket scope and current schedules require confirmation.

Accommodation

Overnight locations follow the itinerary. Hotel names, room types and standards require final written confirmation.

Package inclusions

Ask your consultant for the inclusions and exclusions in your written proposal.

Excluded / separately confirmed

Ask your consultant for the inclusions and exclusions in your written proposal.

A visit shown here does not include admission tickets unless your quotation says so. Mosque access, prayer timing, restaurant suitability and halal certification require confirmation. Flights and train times from earlier itineraries are not current schedules.

MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TRAVEL CARE

Make your needs part of the plan.

Meals, clearly discussed

Tell us your dietary requirements. Your consultant confirms meal coverage and suitable arrangements for the selected programme; specific certification requires evidence.

Prayer and respectful visits

Discuss prayer timing and mosque interests early. Access and facilities vary; a cultural visit does not promise prayer facilities at every stop.

A pace for your party

Share ages, mobility needs and priorities. A private proposal can consider rest stops, walking demands and the rhythm that suits your companions.

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

Questions worth asking.

Can I make this journey private?

Yes, enquire from one guest. Share your dates, party size, duration and preferences for a custom proposal. A private quotation is separate from the Series price.

Are the dates, price and places guaranteed?

No. A consultant must confirm current departures, availability, the itinerary and your quotation before booking. Weather, access and seasonal operations can affect the plan.

Can you accommodate our meal and prayer needs?

Share your requirements early. Specific arrangements and certification questions require consultant confirmation; no universal halal-certification claim is made.

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When to go — plan around your priorities

Tell us the season and experiences you have in mind. Your consultant checks access, conditions and a practical route for your dates.

Spring

Ask about seasonal scenery and flexible dates. Flowers and events cannot be guaranteed.

Summer

Discuss family travel dates, pace and your comfort preferences before selecting a route.

Autumn

Share your landscape and photography interests; confirm regional timing rather than assuming fixed conditions.

Winter

If snow matters to your trip, discuss the destination, equipment and access. Weather and operations vary.

Seasonal planning guidance, not a weather forecast, event guarantee or confirmed departure.

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