2 Days Classic Urumqi to Kashgar Tour by Flight
Tour Overview
The capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi offers a gateway to Xinjiang’s cultural heritage. While Kashgar is an ancient Silk Road city, featuring a mix of Uyghur traditions and Islamic architecture.
This 2-day Xinjiang tour takes you from Urumqi to Kashgar by flight, where you’ll explore the must-see sites such as the Id Kah Mosque, Abakh Khoja Tomb, Kashgar Old Town, and the bustling Sunday Bazaar.
Highlights of this tour
- Explore the grandeur of one of the largest mosques in Xinjiang – Id Kah Mosque.
- Discover Uyghur architectural art with glazed brickwork of Abakh Khoja Tomb.
- Wander through Kashgar Old Town, soaking in Uyghur culture and history.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant Sunday Bazaar.
Basic Trip Information
Travel Route: Urumqi-Kashgar-Urumqi
Travel Length: 2 Days and 1 Night
Tour Code:
Group Size: Only your family or group
Suitable for: Culture & history lovers
Departure: Any day you want
Day-to-day Itinerary
Day 1 Urumqi to Kashgar Tour by Flight
Admire Islamic Architecture Including Mosque and Tomb
In the morning, a local private driver from Urumqi will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport for an early flight to Kashgar. After arrival, the Kashgar tour guide and driver will pick you up holding a welcome sign. Then transfer you to city center to start your Kashgar tour directly.
Id Kah Mosque, founded in 1442, is one of the largest mosques in Xinjiang. It consists of a gatehouse, main hall and attic, etc., covering an area of 16,800 square meters, with magnificent architecture, fine craftsmanship and a blend of various cultural elements. The mosque is not only an important place for Muslims to conduct religious activities, but also an important window to understand Islamic culture and Uyghur traditions in Xinjiang.
Afterward, we visit the Abakh Khoja Tomb, aka the Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, actually a family mausoleum blending history and legend. It is named after Fragrant Concubine, a beloved concubine of Qianlong, who is buried here. The tomb is a magnificent building, incorporating traditional Uyghur architectural art, with glazed brickwork.
After the tour, drive you to the hotel for check-in.
Meal: Lunch
Accommodation: in Kashgar
Day 2 Kashgar to Urumqi Tour by Flight
Experience the Local Life in Old Town and Bazaar
After breakfast, continue today’s tour in Kashgar to Kashgar Old Town, a great place to learn about Uyghur culture and history. The ancient city is crisscrossed with streets and alleys, and most of the dwellings are of adobe and brick structures, which are simple and elegant. It is a place where traditional Uyghur handicrafts and cuisines are gathered. You can stroll through the alleys and feel the rich ethnic flavor. If you are interested, you can walk into the Century-old Teahouse to enjoy a cup of tea (at your own expense).
Sunday Bazaar, as a place where merchants from Central and South Asia gather, has a long history and was built in the Tang Dynasty. It is a great place for shopping and savoring authentic flavors as it gathers all kinds of handicrafts and cuisines. The bazaar witnessed the prosperity of the Silk Road. After the visit, you will be transferred to take a flight to Urumqi. Upon arrival in Urumqi, met by a local driver and be transferred to your hotel.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: N/A
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