Silk Road Desert Adventure - 7 Days

Urumqi's International Grand Bazaar is a lively market showcasing Uyghur culture. Visitors can explore colorful stalls selling traditional crafts, spices, and textiles, sample local delicacies, and shop for unique souvenirs. It's a must-visit for an authentic Xinjiang experience.

The Heavenly Lake is surrounded by the vastness of mountains and alpine meadows with an elevation of 2000 meters above sea level.
The Xinjiang Regional Museum is located in the center of Urumqi, showcasing a rich collection of historical artifacts and culture from Xinjiang. Visitors can explore the history and culture of Xinjiang, admire ancient Silk Road relics, and traditional crafts. It is not only a place for historical exhibits but also a destination to learn about Xinjiang's culture. Welcome to explore the Xinjiang Regional Museum and discover the unique charm of this magical land! Open time: 10:30-18:00. Entry stops after 16:30, and advance booking is required.Closed every Monday.

The Jiaohe Ruins reveals traces of a prosperous ancient trading center and military base 600 years ago.
The Karez System (UNESCO), an underground irrigation system, is considered to be one of the three great ancient projects of China. Its main function is to deliver water from nearby snow capped mountains to Turpan and its agricultural fields.
Emin Minaret, also known as Sugong Tower, is one of the most famous Islamic constructions and the only Islamic tower in China.

Pass by the Flaming Mountain, which is famous in the Chinese classical literature “Journey to the West”.
The Bazelik Thousand Buddha Caves has 77 caves and inside each cave is a rural of the Buddha painted on the ceiling along with hundreds of Buddhist sculptures and figures.
The Gaochang Ancient Ruins used to be the capital of ancient kingdom Gaochang, which is also the biggest ruins in Xinjiang.

The Kumtag Desert, part of the Taklamakan Desert, is located south of Shanshan County in Xinjiang and is one of the only deserts in the world that is connected to a city. This desert has long been accompanied by an oasis in the city, forming a unique landscape. The Kumtag Desert is vividly described as a golden desert and an oasis facing each other, like loyal lovers The landform types of deserts are rich and diverse, including sand nests, honeycomb sands, flat sands, undulating sand dunes, fish-scale sand slopes, and desert Gobi mixed lands. The dunes are clearly outlined and layered; Standing on the top of the sand mountain, you can enjoy the gorgeous scenery of the sunrise in the desert, the colorful sunset dyeing the sand, and appreciate the magnificent scenery of the desert In the Kumtag Desert, you can see wind-eroded landforms, lattice dunes, crescent-shaped dunes, honeycomb dunes, etc., forming a unique landscape that attracts the attention of tourists

Kashgar Old Town, located in Xinjiang, China, is a historic and cultural gem that dates back over 2,000 years. Known as one of the best-preserved traditional Islamic cities in the world, Kashgar Old Town is a captivating destination for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in ancient Silk Road history and experience a unique blend of Uyghur culture.
The Id Kah Mosque is reputed to be the largest mosque in China. It highlights a group of old Islamic constructions with strong ethnic style and religious features.
Kashgar Grand Bazaar in Xinjiang, China, is a historic market with rich cultural offerings. It's a great place to explore local crafts and traditions. If you love diverse cultures, don't miss this charming spot!