Welcome to Xinjiang! Today you will arrange your international flight to get to Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang. we will meet you at the airport based on your flight schedule and then bring you to downtown to check you in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this city or have a good rest.

Meal: No

Altitude: 836m

Traffic: Car

Hotel: In Urumqi

Today you will have the opportunity visit the Heavenly Lake, a picturesque Alpine lake. After breakfast, we will depart from the hotel to Heavenly Lake with about 1.5 hours driving. Upon arrival, you will change the scenic shuttle bus enjoy the different view up to the mountains. Blue sky, clouds, snow-capped mountain and pine trees, you will feel like in a nature fairyland full of oxygen. Spend a few hours to walk along the lake and enjoy the scenery of Tianshan Mountain. After the visit, you will take the shuttle bus down the mountain and return to the downtown Urumqi.

We will take a city tour in the afternoon. the first stop will be the Xinjiang Region Museum, here you will see archaeological treasures from the Silk Road and Xinjiang’s minority cultures. After that, we will take you to the Xinjiang International Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi. You’ll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine. You can buy some souvenirs or local dried fruits for your family and friends.

Meal: B

Altitude: 836m

Traffic: 120kms, 1.5hrs driving

Hotel: In Urumqi

After enjoy a nice breakfast at your hotel, we’ll pay a visit to the mysterious Hemu Village, where is the major living area of Tuwa People. We need to take a shuttle bus to visit this magical village, it is best known for its intoxicating autumn scenery, which is like a fairyland. On July 28, 2019, Hemu Village was selected into the first batch of national key villages for rural tourism. In October 2019, it was selected into the first “Small Town Aesthetic Model” list.
Hemu Village looks like a fairytale forest scene, there are wooden houses of Tuwa people scattered Here we would like to suggest you leave your big luggage in our coach and take your must stuff. You can enjoy the peaceful village, blue stream, colorful forest, and snowy mountains in the distance. Meet the local ethnic people and their cattle and if you have enough time, you also can walk into a house of the Tuwa people, who are regarded as the descendants of a mysterious old tribe from Mongolia. Meanwhile, discover their lifestyle and culture and chat with them to learn about their daily life. Moreover, you can visit a small museum of Tuwa people’s in a wooden house too. The pictures, the traditional clothes, and the articles of daily use will show you the history and the traditional lifestyle of the Tuwa people. Small wooden huts and Kazakh yurts are scattered along the Hemu River. When the herdsmen return, the quiet villages are like a picture scroll. If you like hiking, you can take your time to enjoy the amazing view around the Hemu river and also can take some nice photos.

Meal: B

Altitude: 830m

Traffic: 200kms, 3hrs driving

Hotel: In Turpan

Today, we’ll drive about 2hrs to enjoy the beautiful Kanas Nature Reserve, which is located in the middle of Xinjiang Altai Mountain, is located in the border zone between China and Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia, covering an area of 10030 square kilometers. Here spectacular glaciers set off tranquil lakes and vast grasslands contain deep primitive forests. Besides, it is also regarded as China’s only European-like ecological site, you can appreciate the masterpiece of nature and take some nice photos as much as possible.
Then, after having lunch we’ll head to Kanas Jiadengyu, after that go to the center of park and take the shuttle bus to visit some main attractions including Moon bay, Dragon Bay and Immortal Bay. Next stop is pay a visit to the Fish Pavilion, where you can fully admire the panoramic view of extremely eye-catching Kanas. You can stand on the Fish Pavilion and feel the inner peace of yourself as well as the true value of life. In the late afternoon, we will check into the hotel for rest.

Meal: B

Altitude:1289m

Traffic: Car, Plane

Hotel: In Kashgar

Today you will enjoy a full day excursion of Kashgar. Pay a visit to Id Kah Mosque, the largest Mosque in China and the most sacred mosque for the locals to practise their Islamic activities at 09:00. Continue the visiting to Old Town at 10:30 with the open ceremony of Maxilap show. Come and Join the exciting movement in this well-preserved Uighur residential area. (Our speciality: Relaxing in the Hundred-years Tea house,taste the local rose tea and naan-bread!)

After Lunch in the local Restaurant. Continue to visit the Handicraft street, it gathered hundreds of handicraft workshops, which has become a boutique exhibition for handicraft in Kashgar and Central Asia.

Then drive to Sunday Bazaar that is combined two section. The covered bazaar sells the clothing, nuts, household goods and many things out of your imagination. It is quite interesting to witness their typical methods of bargin. Return to hotel for the night and have a good rest!

Meal: B

Altitude: 1289m

Traffic: Car

Hotel: In Kashgar

Today we will adventure to Taxkorgan, a town in the far west of Xinjiang Province in China, bordering Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan.This region is commonly known as the main road of the “old Silk Road” the main route leading from China to West Asia. On the way, you can experience beautiful Karakul Lake where the herds of livestock around the lakeside are reflected in lake Kirghiz herdsmen usually settle down and graze their herds before shuttling you onward to Kashgar. Stay one night and explore its peculiar folk customs of Tajik nationality. Taste snack and milk tea provided by local herdsman and spend your rest of day at leisure.

Meal: B

Altitude: 4100m

Traffic: 320kms, 6hrs

Hotel: In Taxkorgan

After breakfast, head to Immigration office of custom, take the private car or public bus to Sost to meet your guide from Pakistan. After clearance of immigration, leave for Hunza, on the way you will pass upper Hunza, Gulmit, Passu etc,. There are many superb view on the way while going to the Upper Hunza. The Atabad lake is the new increase in the beauty of this spectacular valley, and now the tunnel and road over the lake make this area more spectacular.

Then we will have a full day visit of Glaciers, suspension bridges etc., and come to Karim Abad Hunza for overnight stay at Karakoram View Hotel or similar Karim Abad Hunza.

Meal: B

Altitude: 2760m

Traffic: Car

Hotel: In Karim Abad Hunza 

After breakfast, we will have a full sightseeing at Hunza. Hunza is a beautiful place surrounded by snow covered sky high peaks. Panoramic view providing a contrast to the colorful natural environment of Karimabad that includes thousands of fruit trees, poplar trees and other greenery, the views of the valley from the top is incredible.

Afterwards, visit the 900 years old Baltit Fort which is built by the ex-rulers (Mirs) of Hunza, it dominates the valley and the view of the Hunza and the parallel Nagar valley is superb from Baltit Fort, Karim Abad Bazar and Doekar Eagle Nest etc.  Overnight in Hunza.

Meal: B

Altitude: 2438m

Traffic: Car

Hotel: In Hunza

Today we will leave for Gilgit. On the way we will pass by Rakaposhi view point, a portion of the old silk road and then pay a visit to Chinese Graved Yard.

Afterwards, we will head to Gilgit Bazar and Buddha rock carvings to have a sightseeing and you can buy souvenirs at the Bazaar. 

Overnight at Park Hotel Gilgit or Similar hotel.

Meal: B

Altitude: 1436m

Traffic: Car, 100kms, 2hrs

Hotel: In Gilgit

Today in the morning, we will leave for the Fairy Meadows. Drive along the KKH to Raikot Bridge, which is the gateway to Nanga Parbat Base Camp, on the Indus River in Gilgit. We will then transfer to a 4×4 jeep for driving upto Tato Village. Afterwards, trek about 3 horus to reach our destination Fairy Meadows.

Meal: B

Altitude: 3105m

Traffic: Car, 93kms, 2hrs

Hotel: In Fairy Meadows Cottage

Today is a full day for you to explore Fairy Meadows. Pay a visit to the Base Camp of Nanga Parbat (Beyal Camp), which is Pakistan 2nd highest peak with elevation of 8125 meters. We will spend 6 hours there for round trek.

Meal: B

Altitude: 3105m

Traffic: Car

Hotel: In Fairy Meadows Cottage

Today we will depart in the early morning and trek back toward Tato Village and then take 4×4 jeep for driving to Raikot Bridge. Our next stop is Naran. We will again drive along KKH and over Babusar Pass (13700 feet), you will continue to have the most beautiful scenes passing you windows.

Meal: B

Altitude: 3105m

Traffic: Car, 150kms, 3.5hrs

Hotel: In Northern Retreat Naran

We will have a full day in Naran. In the morning, we will drive to visit the legendary Saif-ul-Malook Lake, which is a mountainous lake located at the northern end of the Kaghan Valley. It is named after a legendary prince. Listen to the story and feel the gentle wave of the lake.

Meal: B

Altitude: 2400m

Traffic: Car

Hotel: In Naran

Today say goodbye to Naran, we will leave for Shogran, a hill station situated on a plateau in the Kaghan Valley. Afterwards, pay a visit to Sri Paya in a 4×4 jeep. That is a picturesque scenic spot with just 6 kilometers away on a jeepable road from Shogran. Grassland and lake, all about the natural beauties.

Meal: B

Altitude: 2362m

Traffic: Car, 66kms, 2.5hrs driving

Hotel: Lalazar Family Resort

After breakfast, we will drive to our last destination — Islamabad! After 4 hours driving, arrive at the hotel for check in.You can either walk around Islamabad city by yourselves or have a good rest.

Meal: B

Altitude: 503m

Traffic: Car, 230kms, 4hrs driving

Hotel: In Islamabad

Enjoy your full day tour in Islamabad. We will firstly visit the Folk and Heritage Museum, which features more than 25 large galleries in 4 blocks linked through passages depicting different influences on Pakistan culture. Then drive to the famed Shakraparian Hill and visit another museum — Pakistan Monument which was constructed to symbolize the unity of the Pakistani people.

Afterwards, head to Faisal Masjid, the national mosque of Pakistan, also known as the largest mosque within South Asia. Then continue the city tour to the last stop — Daman-e-Koh View Point which is a viewing point and hill top garden north of Islamabad and located in the middle of the Margalla Hills. You will see many monkeys and you can even feed them there.

Meal: B

Altitude: 503m

Traffic: Car

Hotel: In Islamabad

There are no activities planned for today. You will end your tour and say goodbye with everyone. We will arrange the airport transfer for you, wish you have a pleasant journey home! if you still want to travel to other places on the silk road, we will be very happy to help you for your next trip.

Meal: B

Altitude: 503m

Traffic: Plane

Hotel: No