Reference fares are not live availability. Flights are excluded; child fares, exclusive occupancy and any extra hotel night are quoted separately.
| Day | Daily outline | Arrangements |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urumqi · Arrival reception Connect with the scheduled transport and take time to rest. Let the journey unfold at an unhurried pace. | Stay: Urumqi Meals: own arrangements |
| 2 | Turpan · Jiaohe, Karez & vineyard Earthen streets and ruins trace a Silk Road city at Jiaohe. Follow the visitor route through its quietly layered history. The Karez system connects underground channels with oasis life. Discover how water has shaped Turpan in an arid environment. | Stay: on board Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| 3 | Ruoqiang · Miran & Loulan heritage Miran ruins and the Loulan Museum shape a day of history in Ruoqiang. Jujube picking depends on the harvest season and local arrangements. | Stay: on board Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| 4 | Hotan · Tuan Cheng, river & Yotkan evening The lanes of Hotan’s Tuan Cheng and the evening setting of Yotkan bring everyday life and cultural presentation together. Attractions follow local opening. | Stay: Hotan Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| 5 | Yarkand · Historic mausoleums Yarkand’s historic remains and the Amanisa Khan mausoleum open another chapter of the Silk Road before the rail journey continues to Kashgar. | Stay: Kashgar Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| 6 | Pamir lakes · Baisha & Karakul Pale sand mountains frame the blue water of Baisha Lake, with snow peaks beyond. Light and weather give each visit its own character. At Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata rises above the water. Take the high-altitude scenery at an unhurried pace. | Stay: Kashgar Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| 7 | Kashgar Old City, Id Kah & Gaotai Doorways, crafts and daily life fill the lanes of Kashgar. Building visits follow local opening arrangements and customs. The entrance and colonnades of Id Kah reveal Kashgar’s architectural detail. Respect religious-site rules; access follows local arrangements. | Stay: on board Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| 8 | Kuqa · Canyon, palace & old streets Red rock walls catch narrow shafts of light in Kuqa’s Tianshan Grand Canyon. Follow the open paths to appreciate their sculpted layers. | Stay: Kuqa Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| 9 | Luntai · Tarim poplar forest Poplar woodland follows the Tarim near Luntai, its trunks standing against sand and water. Golden foliage depends on seasonal conditions. | Stay: on board Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| 10 | Tianshan Tianchi · Farewell dinner Tianshan Tianchi rests among mountain peaks, with spruce forest lining its shore. Follow the open trails to take in lake, forest and distant snow peaks. | Stay: Urumqi Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| 11 | Urumqi departure · Homeward Arrive or receive departure assistance as confirmed. Return flights are excluded; ask your adviser about onward connections. | Stay: journey ends Meals: breakfast |
Use this summary for family discussion and enquiries. Final train services, attraction access, meals and stays follow the confirmed itinerary. Complimentary Chinese and English guiding is provided without advance booking.