Discover Xinjiang to Mysterious Kashgar and Picturesque Yili Prairie

Welcome to Urumqi, means the most beautiful grassland in Mongolian Language. Our nice guide will greet you at the airport/trains station and be transferred to the hotel for rest.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then we will pick you up from the hotel lobby and travel to Sayram Lake. On the way, you will enjoy the fantastic landscape of Dushanzi Grand Canyon, a natural primitive travel resource, and it is undeveloped and belongs to the canyon landform. Upon arrival, enjoy the picturesque Sayram Lake, the another highlight of your northern Xinjiang tour, which is known as the last drop of tears of the Atlantic. Sayram Lake is a fairyland with wonderful natural scenery. its water is very clear and pure. you can stroll on the shore, enjoy the blooming wildflowers and the beautiful grassland around the lake. Spend the night at the recreational vehicle and enjoy the beautiful starry sky. 

This morning, we will say farewell to Sayram Lake and travel to our next stop Tekes. On the way  we can see the famous Guozigou Bridge, the largest and most important bridge in Xinjiang. There are many beautiful S bends and you can enjoy the scenery of Guozigou valley which is the most beautiful valley in southern Xinjiang en route. Thereafter, we will have a time to the romantic Lavender Garden and take some fabulous photos. Stop at the fragrant Cole Flowers When passing by Zhaosu. Arrive in Tekes in the late afternoon.

The journey will begin from the ingenious Kalajun Prairie, which is as beautiful as in a poem or a picture. There are springs densely distributed here. Every year, from May to September. The ideal place for people of the pasture to exchange materials and hold cultural activities. For generations, people on the grassland have lived a simple nomadic life. The traditional lifestyle exudes a unique charm.  We will drive you to Narati after the exploration.

This morning we will see a typical river bed grassland—Narati Grassland, one of four famous grassland in the world.

Prairie is as beautiful as in a poem or a picture. There are springs densely distributed here. Every year, from May to September, with flowers all blossoming out here and numerous herds gathering around, a great number of tourists domestic and abroad are attracted here. The Narat Prairie is also called "Deer Garden" in history and an ideal place for people of the pasture to exchange materials and hold cultural activities.

Ride the horse in the vast grassland. Explore the traditional Kazakh way of life is also an activity that you can't miss in this place. 

Afterwards, drive back to Yining for overnight stay.

Enjoy a morning tour at Kazanqi Folk Village, the only large-scale cultural scenic spot in Northern Xinjiang, which mainly reflects the Uygur customs. Unique architectural style and Hospitable locals are the best choices to experience the local lifestyle and culture. We will catch the afternoon flight to the westernmost city—Kashgar.

In the morning, enjoy your nice buffet breakfast. At 09:00 your guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby to start the adventure. Driving on the China and Pakistan highway about 4hrs to enjoy the landscape of Pamirs Plateau. On the way, you can experience beautiful Karakul Lake where the herds of livestock around the lakeside are reflected in lake Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and graze their herds before shuttling you onward to Taxkorgan.

Stay one night at Taxkorgan and explore its peculiar folk customs of Tajik nationality. Taste snack and milk tea provided by local herdsman and spend your rest of day at leisure.

The tour will begin from the Stone Fortress, it is one of three most famous stone cities in history. Surrounded by the grassland, snow mountains and rivers, it is a strategically important castle on the ancient Silk Road. walk around the local pasture to experience the lifestyle of Tajik and enjoy the scenery of Taxkorgan. In the afternoon, drive back to Kashgar and visit Idigar Mosque, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities. then enjoy a walking tour at Old Town to exploration to the special culture and local lifestyle. 

Breakfast at the hotel and then pay a visit to the famous Sunday bazaar, where the farmers and buyers arriving by donkey cart, truck, bicycle, horseback, motorbike or on foot, with their animals. It's loud, lively and cheerful as they arrive. It is quite interesting to witness their typical methods of bargin. Thereafter, we will arrange the airport transfer for you. Wish you have a pleasant journey home.