Assemble at Changi Airport for your international flight via transit city to Urumqi -the Capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

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In the early morning, drive on to Korla. The city is famous for the fragrant pear, also the second largest city in Xinjiang. En route, view the Wind Power Station on the coach, the vast Gobi desert is at the foot of the windmill, which is very spectacular. Toksun Yadan landform (passing by - get off the car and take photos): Yadan landforms have unique shapes, some are like flying dragons, some are like castles, with strict barriers; Yadan refers to a wind-eroded landform, which is a masterpiece of wind power and a natural miracle.Visit the Iron Gate Pass which is just located at the very point of the ancient Silk Road. The pass was very important in ancient times. Then proceed to see the night view of Peacock River.

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After breakfast, head for Kucha. one of the most famous Buddhist centers along the Silk Road that ran along the northern edge of the Taklamakan Desert in the Tarim Basin and south of the Muzat River.

Tarim Populus euphratica Forest: Located in the middle reaches of the Tarim River on the northeastern edge of the Taklimakan Desert, it is the largest original Populus euphratica forest park in Xinjiang.

Qiuci Gudu Bazaar: Today's bazaar spreads out to both sides from Kucha Ancient Ferry , with merchants gathering, bustling, and a variety of groceries, snacks etc. Looking from a distance, the colorful umbrellas are the beautiful scenery of the Bazaar.

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After breakfast, visit The Mystic Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains. Located on the Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway about seventy kilometers from the Kuqa county seat, this canyon is famous for its russet rocks formed by wind and rain over millions of years. Next proceed to Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave, located east of Kucha, 70km from Kucha downtown. Kizil Caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art in Central Asia. It is not only popular among the regular tourists but also artists and researchers. There are 236 caves in total and was built one century earlier than the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. Along the way, you will see the Yanshuigou Scenic Area, and the natural stone forest sculptures that look like "ancient trees", "red cliffs", "crouching camels", "sitting monkeys", "flying dragons", "running horses"... passing by the car window. It’s even more dizzying.

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After breakfast, we will set off from Alaer to Hotan along the Desert Highway. Today we cross Takla Makan Desert, the second largest shifting sand desert in China. On the way, we can see not only the desert but China’s longest inland river—Tarim River, and the famous Divers Leaved Poplar Forest (Huyang Lin) as well. Kuqa was the center of the Kuchean Kingdom, it was an important center of Central Asian trade and Indo-European culture. On the way view the Yulong Kashgar River, also called Baiyu River. Because it is rich in jade, many people come here every year to pick up jade. Hotan Tuancheng: The buildings of each household are different while maintaining the Uyghur style. It has formed a commercial, residential and tourist area in southern Xinjiang. Hotan Night Market for shopping spree.

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As a bustling center on the southern stretch of the ancient Silk Road, Hotan was one of the three thriving commercial centers in the history of Xinjiang. The ruins of many historical cultural sites still stand in desert. The Grape Corridor is located in Bagqi Town, Hotan County. The county has more than 1,500 kilometers of grape corridors. The lush green and vibrant grape corridor stretches for thousands of miles, which is spectacular.Then coach to Kashgar. As an important trading center of ancient Silk Road, Kashgar is a place with strong tinge of ethnic custom, and rich in historical and natural resources. It is well known as a top tourist destination in west China.

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After breakfast, visit the Kashgar Old Town which is the unique maze city in China. Over two hundred narrow alleys crisscross each other. Most of the buildings here are in a combined Islamic and Uygur style. Kashgar Old Town is home to the Uygur and you can experience Uygur culture here. Id Kah Mosque, 'Id Kah' means 'a place of praying and celebrating in festivals'. As the biggest mosque in China, it is a group of old Islamic constructions with strong ethnic style and religious features. Thereafter visit the Abakh Khoja Tomb, known as the Tomb of Xiang Fei, the only Uyghur concubine among the 41 wives of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). 

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After breakfast, proceed to the famous alpine lake—Karakuri Lake, situated at the foot of Mount Muztag, father of iceberg. The lake looks as pure as a jade mirror. The snow-covered mountain, green grass and livestock form reflections in the mirror-like water, creating a fair and charming picture. At the lakeside, there are yurts and frame houses of Tajik ethnic people who live in the beauty of the Pamir Plateau. On the other side of the Baisha Lake, the mountains are also white sand, and there is a white sand mountain that stretches for several kilometers. After free excursion, continue your coach journey to Turki.

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Stone City in Turki, was so named after an ancient city, more than 2,000 years old. It is located in the north of Tashkurgan County. Famous for its location at the junction of the middle route and southern route of the ancient Silk Road, you can still enjoy the view of the ruined city and even the flavor of national traits of the Tajik people. Golden Caotan is a national first-class protected wetland. It is the best viewing point to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Muztag Glacier. It is also the best photography point. Tajik home visit: Taxkorgan is an important stop on the southern and middle routes of the ancient Silk Road. Here live the Tajiks, the only white people in China. You can experience the Tajik folk culture and customs.

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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Singapore via transit city. We hope you have had an enjoyable time with CTC Travel.

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