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Why Travel with Discover Beijing Tours
Unique Experiences
Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.Well-Selected Local Guides
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!Your Booking is Risk-Free
Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
2-Day Unlimited Culture Tour to Turpan and Kashgar from Urumqi
Travel at your own pace with exclusive perks including a private vehicle, all attraction entrance fees and lunch included—simply book your Urumqi and Kashgar hotels and get ready for an unforgettable cultural adventure.
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Itinerary Quick Look
2-Day Turpan & Kashgar Culture Tour from Urumqi
Day 1: Urumqi → Turpan → Kashgar (Lunch, Dinner Included)
Kick off your adventure with an early-morning pickup at your Urumqi hotel lobby.
Join your guide and head to Urumqi Train Station. A high-speed bullet train awaits you there.
Settle in for the 2-hour ride to Turpan. Gaze out the window at sweeping desert and oasis vistas.
Your professional guide shares vivid stories about the Silk Road’s glorious past and its cultural impact.
Tailor your Turpan exploration. Pick 2 top attractions from this curated list:
- Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves: Ancient grottoes with Buddhist murals, a mark of Silk Road cultural fusion.
- Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta): A towering 18th-century Islamic structure honoring a local Uyghur hero.
- Karez Irrigation System: An ancient underground water project sustaining Turpan’s oases for 2,000+ years.
- Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto): A ruined Silk Road hub, once a key military and trade center.
- Flaming Mountains: A red sandstone range made famous by the classic novel Journey to the West.
- Astana Tombs: Burial grounds of Gaochang nobles, filled with Silk Road life artifacts.
- Ancient City of Gaochang: A well-preserved walled city, a vital stop for Silk Road merchants and monks.
After Turpan sightseeing, your guide escorts you to Turpan Airport. Catch your late-evening flight to Kashgar.
Upon arrival, a local driver whisks you to your pre-booked hotel. Rest up for Day 2’s adventures.
Day 2: Kashgar → Urumqi (Lunch Included)
Meet your guide at 10:00 am. Dive into Kashgar Old Town right away.
It’s a 2,000-year-old labyrinth of alleys, mud-brick homes and bustling bazaars. It captures the Silk Road’s golden age charm.
Next, visit the Id Kah Mosque. It’s a masterpiece of Uygur Islamic architecture.
It’s one of China’s largest mosques, hosting 20,000 worshippers for festivals and prayers. Its square doubles as a lively community spot.
Savor authentic Uyghur cuisine at a local restaurant for lunch.
Then explore Apakh Hoja Tomb. It’s Xinjiang’s holiest Muslim site and an architectural gem.
It’s also called the Fragrant Concubine Tomb, dedicated to Apakh Hoja’s Qing Dynasty imperial granddaughter.
Wrap up your journey with a transfer to Kashgar Airport. Catch your evening flight back to Urumqi.
A driver waits to take you to your Urumqi hotel. Your unforgettable Silk Road adventure comes to a close.
One-Sentence Historical Takeaways for Each Attraction
| Attraction | One-Sentence History |
|---|---|
| Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves | 5th-century Buddhist grottoes showcasing art blending Indian, Persian and Chinese Silk Road influences. |
| Emin Minaret | Built in 1777 to honor Uyghur leader Emin Khoja, merging Islamic and Chinese architectural styles. |
| Karez Irrigation System | A 2,000-year-old underground canal network channeling mountain water to Turpan’s arid oases. |
| Ancient City of Jiaohe | Founded in 2nd century BCE, it was a Silk Road hub until abandoned in 14th century due to war and drought. |
| Flaming Mountains | A red sandstone range made famous by Journey to the West, home to the Monkey King’s fire demon legend. |
| Astana Tombs | 5th–8th century noble burial mounds holding artifacts that reveal daily life along the Silk Road. |
| Ancient City of Gaochang | A 1st century BCE walled city, thriving as a Silk Road crossroads until Mongol invasions in 13th century. |
| Kashgar Old Town | A 2,000-year-old settlement, a key Silk Road hub linking China, Central Asia and the Middle East. |
| Id Kah Mosque | A 15th-century mosque, expanded over time, and the spiritual heart of Kashgar’s Uyghur community. |
| Apakh Hoja Tomb | A 17th-century mausoleum holding Apakh Hoja, his descendants and the legendary Qing Fragrant Concubine. |
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Free cancellation
Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
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DepartureYour tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your hotel
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Departure Time8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am
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IncludedPrivate tourHotel pickup and drop-offBottled waterMeals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)Professional guideTransport by private vehicleLunchEntrance Fee
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Not IncludedGratuitiesAccommodation
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