Xinjiang Silk Road and Oasis Route
An eight-day Xinjiang introduction connecting Urumqi, Turpan’s desert heritage, and Kashgar’s oasis culture with realistic domestic travel time.
About this route
An eight-day Xinjiang introduction connecting Urumqi, Turpan’s desert heritage, and Kashgar’s oasis culture with realistic domestic travel time.
How we pace it
The route keeps buffer time for long distances, internal flights or rail, changing weather, and the different rhythm of each oasis city.
Make it your own
Focus on northern grasslands, add Kanas, make Turpan the main stop, or build a deeper southern Silk Road journey.
Trip Highlights
- Urumqi orientation and regional food
- Turpan ancient cities, vineyards, and desert landscapes
- Kashgar old-city and market culture
- Domestic transport and permit-planning support as needed
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Urumqi and rest after travel.
Day 2
Urumqi city and regional-culture orientation.
Day 3
Travel to Turpan for desert and oasis heritage.
Day 4
Turpan ancient-city and vineyard landscapes.
Day 5
Travel to Kashgar.
Day 6
Kashgar old city, market, and food route.
Day 7
Flexible cultural or landscape excursion.
Day 8
Departure or onward travel.
Included
- Route design and day-by-day pacing
- Private guide or local support as selected
- Transfer, rail and ticket-planning support
- Hotel and restaurant recommendations on request
Not Included
- International and domestic transport unless quoted
- Attraction tickets unless listed in your proposal
- Meals unless listed in your proposal
- Travel insurance and personal expenses