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Spend the rest of the day exploring Kashgar at your leisure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDay 2: Kashgar Livestock Market \u0026amp; Old Town Citywalk\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashgar Boutique Hotel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed Tourist Vehicle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit the lively Sunday Livestock Market in the morning to experience a bustling, traditional Silk Road trading atmosphere. In the afternoon, embark on a Citywalk through Kashgar Old Town, exploring the ancient Gaotai Ancient Homes, sipping tea at the Centennial Tea House, and wandering through vibrant historic alleys. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDay 3: Kashgar – Dawakun Desert – Yarkand (Shache)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yarkand (Shache) Boutique Hotel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed Tourist Vehicle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travel to the Dawakun Desert for a leisurely stroll among rolling sand dunes. Continue driving to Yarkand (Shache Ancient City), where you will explore the Amannisa Khan Mausoleum, the historic Jiaman Mosque, and the charming streets of the old royal capital. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDay 4: Yarkand – Yingisar Pottery Workshop – Oytagh Red Canyon Hike – Oytagh Town\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oytagh Town Boutique Homestay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed Tourist Vehicle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive to Yingisar County to participate in a hands-on workshop crafting traditional Uyghur pottery, an Intangible Cultural Heritage technique. Afterward, head into Oytagh Red Canyon for a light hike, winding through vivid red sandstone gorges and valley forests before arriving at Oytagh Town. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDay 5: Oytagh – Baisha Lake South Shore – Muztagh Ata Glacier No. 2 Trek – Tashkurgan\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tashkurgan Boutique Hotel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed Tourist Vehicle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive up the Karakoram Highway to admire the turquoise waters and chalk-white dunes from the south shore of Baisha (White Sands) Lake. Continue to Muztagh Ata Glacier Park for a high-altitude trek alongside giant ice towers and seracs. In the late afternoon, visit the hidden Tuogelunxia Tree Tunnel Village before arriving in Tashkurgan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDay 6: Tashkurgan – Panlong Ancient Road – Bandir Lake – Lake Karakul – Subashi Village\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subashi Village Kyrgyz Homestay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed Tourist Vehicle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drive along the famous Panlong Ancient Road, navigating its hundreds of famous hairpin turns across the plateau. Visit the vibrant blue waters of Bandir Lake and scenic Lake Karakul. In the evening, check into an authentic Kyrgyz homestay in Subashi Village and watch a spectacular sunset over the high-altitude wetlands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDay 7: Subashi Village – Lake Karakul – Baisha Lake North Shore Trek – Muji Volcano – Kashgar\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast, Celebratory Completion Dinner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kashgar Boutique Hotel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed Tourist Vehicle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take in the peaceful morning views over Lake Karakul before heading to the north shore of Baisha Lake for a scenic lakeside light trek. Drive to Muji Volcano to explore its ancient volcanic crater basin and mineral springs. Return to Kashgar in the evening for a festive celebratory completion dinner. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDay 8: Kashgar Departure\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodation:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated Airport \/ Station Transfer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItinerary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Spend your remaining time at leisure before receiving a dedicated transfer to Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) or Kashgar Railway Station for departure, concluding your Southern Xinjiang \u0026amp; Pamir Plateau trekking journey. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Go China Now","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68663497981986,"sku":null,"price":899.5,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6051\/5106\/files\/pamir-plateau-landscape-hero-scaled.webp?v=1792039122","url":"https:\/\/adventourglobal.com\/products\/8-day-southern-xinjiang-culture-pamir-plateau-light-trekking-tour","provider":"Adventour Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}