The most convenient place to begin a tour of Xinjiang is Urumqi, the provincial
capital, which has easy access to most of China"s major cities. For details please refer
to the Transportation
Overview. Day 1: Take bus to Heaven"s Lake,
and spend the night here. Stay
overnight in Urumqi. Day 2: In the morning take the bus to Turpan (3 hours). Visit by
minibus/car or by bike Emin Minaret, Jiaohe Ruin, Baizeklik Thousand Buddha Caves and Grape Valley. Stay overnight in Turpan. Day 3: Visit Gaochang Ruin, Astana Graves, Flaming Mountains. Take bus back to
Urumqi in late afternoon. Stay overnight in Urumqi. Day 4: City tour of Urumqi in the morning, visit Red Mountain, Minority People"s Museum. Take late
flight to Yinin. Stay overnight in Yinin. Day 5: Take bus to the Fruit Valley,
visit Fruit Valley and return. Stay the night in Yinin. Day 6: Take bus to Sayram Lake,
visit the lake and back. Stay in Yinin. Day 7: Take early flight to Kashgar (about 1 hour).
Visit Abakh Hoja Tomb and the Id Kah Mosque. Stay overnight in Kashgar. Day 8: Take bus to Lake Karakuri
and the Muztagata Mountain and back.
Stay in Kashgar. (Optional day: If you happen to be at Kashgar on Sunday, you can visit
the Kashgar Grand Bazzar.) Day 9: Return to Urumqi, finishing the tour. |