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14D-Silk-Road-Itinerary.Pdf CHINA (XINJIANG) ALA-ARCHA NATIONAL PARK SAMARKAND . Ak Falls . Registan Square KASHGAR . Baitik Baatyr Mausoleum . Ulugh Beg Observatory . Apak Hoja Mausoleum . Alpinist Cemetery . Siab Bazaar . Sunday Market . Bibi-Khanym Mosque . Areya Street KAZAKHSTAN . Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis . Gaotai Ancient Homes . Gur-e Amir Complex . Id Kah Mosque ALMATY . Ou'er Daxike Night Market . Panfilov Park BUKHARA . Zenkov Cathedral . Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble KARAKORAM . Green Bazaar . Magok-i-Attari Mosque . Kala Kule Lake . Central Mosque of Almaty . Chor-Minor Madrasah . Bulungkol Valley . Arbat Shopping Street . Toki-Sarrofon Dome . Caravan Sarai Campsite . Telpak Furushon Dome . Oytagh Red Mountain ALTYN-EMEL NATIONAL PARK . Toki-Zargaron Dome . Upal Village . Singing Dune . Kalyan Minaret . Camel Riding . Katutau Mountain . Aktau Mountain . Kalyan Mosque KYRGYZSTAN . Kyzylauyz Petroglyphs . Miri-Arab Madrasah . Ulugbek Madrasah . Besshatry Burial Mounds . Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah SCENIC DRIVE . Ark Fortress . Tian Shan Mountains UZBEKISTAN . Tash Rabat . Bolo-Khauz Complex . Chatyr Kul Lake TASHKENT . Ismail Samani Mausoleum . Naryn . Amir Temur Square . Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum . Dolon Pass . Alisher Navoi Theatre . Hamman Bozori Kord . Orto Tokoy Reservoir . State Museum of (Medieval Bath) . Boom Gorge History of Uzbekistan . Folklore & Fashion Show . Independence Square . Silk Road Teahouse BISHKEK . Monument of Independence . Ala-Too Square . Arch of Ezgulik Day 1 | Singapore – Kashgar 00:15-05:50 CA970 | Singapore – Beijing (5hrs 35mins) 08:20-15:25 CA1477 | Beijing – Kashi (7hrs 5mins) 15:25-16:30 Immigration at Kashgar Airport 16:30-17:00 Transfer to Kashi Tianyuan International Hotel 17:00~ Free & Easy Dinner recommendation for client: Yasim Kariagim Silk Road Uighur Restaurant 库木代尔瓦扎路 Kumudaierwazha Road - 8mins walk from hotel Popular among locals for its Uyghur delicacies: lamb and liver skewers with naan bread. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Day 2 | Kashgar Kashgar, an ancient oasis in the Taklamakan desert, was one of Silk Road‘s busiest stops. It was a vital meeting point where the European, Arab and Asian dealers used to trade silk, spices and other goods. 08:00-08:30 Transfer to Apak Hoja Mausoleum 08:30-10:30 Apak Hoja Mausoleum - opens 08:00-17:30 Commodities are not the only things getting exchanged through the Silk Road, but also ideas and religions. Apak Hoja is a wonderful testament to Islamic renaissance. The legend has it that 72 descendants of Islamic missionary Yusuf Hoja, spanning over 5 generations, were buried here. Yusuf‘s son Apak carried on and became the leader of a famous Islamic sect during the 17th century. Today, the tomb is considered the holiest Muslim site in Xinjiang. 10:30-11:00 Transfer to Sunday Market 11:00-13:00 Sunday Market - opens 08:00-18:00 Sunday Market is renowned as the biggest bazaar in Central Asia: a pivotal trading point where goods have been traded for more than 2,000 years. The market is separated into more than 20 sections. Silk and carpets made in Hotan (a neighbouring Silk Road city) is sold here, as are colourful local crafts. Despite its name, the market is open every day. However, Sunday remains important as it‘s the only day when herders from surrounding villages make their way to Kashgar to sell camels, yaks, fat-tailed sheeps and other livestocks at the Mal Bazaar section. At lunchtime, the bazaar is a good place to hunt for traditional street food such as dried fruits, saffron lamb, mutton polo, zonza (yogurt mixed with shaved ice) and samsa (sheep meat dumpling). 13:00-13:30 Transfer to Old Town 13:30-15:00 Old Town - Areya Street A walk through Kashgar's old center will reveal the legacy of the Muslim Uyghurs. The Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group with deep roots in the region, descending from ancient Sogdian who were among the first trans-continental traders as observed by Marco Polo. The freshly renovated Areya Street still retains most of its authentic charm. Amidst the beautiful Uyghur architecture, skilled furniture makers and blacksmiths can be seen at the street practicing their traditional crafts. It‘s one of the most vibrant and happening places in Kashgar. 15:00-16:00 Transfer to Gaotai Ancient Homes 16:00-17:30 Gaotai Ancient Homes Unlike Areya Street, the Gaotai Ancient Homes around Jeifang Lu have not been redeveloped and the sprawling old mud houses with narrow alleys that twist haphazardly look like they come right out of early 20th century. 17:30-18:00 Transfer to Id Kah Mosque 18:00-19:45 Id Kah Mosque - opens 08:50-22:00, closed on Friday Located at the heart of Kashgar, Id Kah Mosque is the symbol of the city and remains the largest mosque in China. As many as 5,000 people gather here to pray 5 times a day during the week. 19:45-20:00 Walk to Ou'er Daxike Night Market 20:00-21:30 Ou'er Daxike Night Market - opens 20:00-midnight 21:30-21:45 Walk back to hotel This is the best night market to sample local delicacies including fried fish, chickpeas, kebabs, fried dumplings known as hoshan and bubbling vats of goat‘s head soup. Top off a meal with a glass of tart pomegranate juice or freshly churned vanilla-scented ice cream. Day 3 | Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar via Karakoram Highway Linking China to Pakistan through the world‘s highest paved roads, this ancient Silk Road goes through the rugged, beautiful terrains of Karakoram mountains, where some of the remotest civilizations reside. Due to its impressive, high elevation scenery, Karakoram is dubbed as the Eight Wonder of the World. 07:00-08:15 Set out from hotel to Upal Village 08:15-08:45 Upal Village Despite its small size, Upal Village was a significant stop where ancient merchants would stop for lunch before they embarked on the challenging journey through Karakoram‘s weather-beaten terrains. In this stop, you can observe traditional bread-making activities and purchase fresh naan! 08:45-09:15 Drive to Oytagh Red Mountain 09:15-09:45 Oytagh Red Mountain This scenic valley and its ‗oasis village‘ is surrounded by a beautiful backdrop of multi-coloured mountains topped by snow-capped peaks of Kunlun Shan. 09.45-10:45 Drive to Caravan Sarai campsite 10:45-11:15 Caravan Sarai campsite Next, continue the scenic drive along Gaizi River until you reach Caravan Sarai campsite with backdrop of the Konger Mountain range. (Note: Due to close proximities to neighbouring countries, client must carry passport, will be checked by authorities at the Gaz check point.) Historically, Karakoram is part of the caravan trail, where goods with high profits (but also with huge risks) are transported. Merchants form big caravans of camels and traders roped together, sometimes numbering hundreds, to protect themselves from bandit attacks. Along the way, caravanserais are built as important stopping points where merchants could rest and recover from the day‘s journey. 11:15-12:15 Drive to Bulungkol Valley 12:15-12:45 Bulungkol Valley The journey continues through the dramatic surroundings of Kumtagh, known locally as the white sand mountain, before making a quick stop at Bulungkol valley dotted with sheeps, goats and cows. You can also catching the stunning reflection of the white sand dunes in the shallow Corner Lake of Bulungkol. 12:45-13:15 Drive to Karakul Lake 13:15-14:30 Lunch with local Kyrgyz family at a lakeside restaurant 14:30-16:30 Karakul Lake Located 3,600 meters above sea level, Karakul Lake is blessed with picturesque views of Mount Muztagh Ata, Mount Kongur Tagh and Mount Kongur Tiube. On a clear day, the lake reflects colours ranging from dark green to azure and light blue. Nothing conjures up the spirit of Silk Road like travelling by two-humped Bactrian camel. After lunch with a local Kyrgyz family, take a 1-hour camel or horse ride along the lake (included in package). There are two Kirgiz settlements and a small number of yurts along the lake shores. Yurts are portable, round tent made with animal skins and are used as a shelter by Central Asia nomads. With their ability to thrive and navigate through the harsh Central Asia environment, nomads played an integral route to link up different civilizations who depended on them to distribute goods when the Silk Road formed. 16:30-19:30 Drive from Karakul Lake to Upal Village 19:30-20:30 Dinner at Upal Village (client‘s own expense) Dinner recommendation for client: Urumqi Laohuimin Dapan Chicken Shop 314 National Rd, Shufu, Xinjiang, China Try Dapan Ji (大盘鸡), also known as Big Chicken, a traditional dish well-seasoned with ground Sichuan bell peppers! This popular cuisine originated from Ürümqi, Xinjiang‘s capital and a major Silk Road hub during China‘s Tang dynasty. 20:30-21:45 Drive back to hotel at Kashgar Day 4 | Kashgar – Torugart Pass – Tash Rabat – Naryn At an elevation of 3,752m above the sea level, Torugart Pass is one of the world‘s most beautiful border crossing. The pass is a favourite crossing for the caravans along the Silk Road and marauding armies of Genghis Khan. The trip will start from the mountainous desert landscape from the Chinese side. Gradually, as you pass through to Kyrgyz side, the scenery gradually unfolds into dramatic lush meadows of Tian Shan mountain ranges stretching into the horizon. Beijing Time 09.00 Departure from hotel to Torugart Pass 10:30 Customs check at Chinese side 12:00 Road checkpoint on Chinese side 13:00 Crossing of the actual border Kyrgyzstan Time 11:00 Pick up by car from the Kyrgyz side 11:30 Customs check at Kyrgyzstan side Important Notes: The pass is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, including the period of October 1-9.
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