The musts of Xinjiang


Trip description

In view of the distance to travel from Beijing, a week is the minimum to dedicate to a visit to Xinjiang and its wonders.

Day 1: Urumqi, the capital of the province

Day 2: The fauna and flora of Xinjiang at Tianshan park

Day 3: Stroll through the old city of Turpan

Day 4: The ancient cities of Xinjiang

Day 5: Kashgar, entrance to the desert

Day 6: The old city of Kashgar

Day 7: Kashgar and its market, a meeting place for Aboriginal people

Day 1 : Urumqi, the capital of the province

Day1 : Urumqi, the capital of the province ©Antoine RICHARD


Upon your arrival, rush to the Xinjiang provincial museum before starting a walk in the city. A walk that will end with a dinner at the night market of Wuyi Street.




Day 2 : The fauna and flora of Xinjiang at Tianshan park

Day2 : The fauna and flora of Xinjiang at Tianshan park ©Alamer - Iconotec


From Urumqi, plan a trip to the natural park of Tianshan, to discover the magnificent Heaven Lake.




Day 3 : Stroll through the old city of Turpan

Day3 : Stroll through the old city of Turpan ©Antoine RICHARD


From Urumqi, take the train to Turpan. On arrival, settle in and visit the old city around the Emin minaret.




Day 4 : The ancient cities of Xinjiang



Take advantage of your visit to go to the vicinity of the oasis of Turpan, including the ancient cities of Gaochang and Jiaohe, now in ruins.




Day 5 : Kashgar, entrance to the desert

Day5 : Kashgar, entrance to the desert ©Alamer - Iconotec


This is the transit day required to return to Urumqi and then to leave for Kashgar by plane.




Day 6 : The old city of Kashgar



Walk in the old city of Kashgar, on both sides of the grand mosque.




Day 7 : Kashgar and its market, a meeting place for Aboriginal people

Day7 : Kashgar and its market, a meeting place for Aboriginal people ©Alamer - Iconotec


The great market-Kashgar bazaar is held every Sunday, an opportunity for you to hunt for souvenirs and especially to discover the habits of the inhabitants of the region more closely.




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