Private Day Tour to Kashgar from Urumqi by Round-way Flight 1

Private Day Tour to Kashgar from Urumqi by Round-way Flight

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Ürümqi, China
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Fly from Urumqi to Kashgar and explore one of China's most culturally rich Silk Road cities in a single day with a private guide. Visit centuries-old Islamic architecture, wander the atmospheric old town bazaars, and experience authentic Uyghur cuisine and handicrafts in this frontier destination.

Today you will be picked up by our driver from your centrally located Urumqi hotel, and transferred to Urumqi airport to take 1.5-hour flight to Kashgar. 

Upon arrival, you will be met by local guide and take a private car to the first stop, Apa Hoja Mausoleum, which was built in 1640 by a local Imam for his father, and later it became a family graveyard to bury 72 people for 5 generations. The mausoleum is impressive for its elegant Uyghur architectural style including the blue tiles, the dome and the minaret. 

Next, you will visit Kashgar old town to explore the interesting area where there are old houses for shops, workshops, restaurants, bakery, and tea houses etc. It displays the long history and vivid lifestyle in Kashgar from ancient Silk Road period to today. Handicraft Street is a must-see section in the old town, where the huge music instruments and bronze vessels are very impressive. You might taste some local snacks here, such as Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits etc. before visiting the old Id Ghar Mosque, the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. Enter the mosque at non-praying time to appreciate its architecture and decor, please wear long pants and cover the shoulders for ladies while visiting this mosque. 

Lunch is arranged at a local Uyghur's house for you to taste the authentic and traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau...etc. In the afternoon, you will wander around the Grand Bazaar in Kashgar, which is well known in Central Asia for its colorful and lively market. As a Uyghur saying goes that you can buy everything except for your parents. There are more people in the afternoon, because the farmers will drive to here from different area in the morning and buy things in the afternoon at the market. Actually the bazaar opens every day, and more people on Sunday. The animal bazaar is relocated near Kashgar Airport and opens only on Sundays. If it is Sunday, you will also visit the Animal Bazaar as well. When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel. 

Highlights

  • ✓1.5-hour round-trip flights from Urumqi with airport transfers included
  • ✓Apa Hoja Mausoleum—a 17th-century masterpiece of blue-tiled Uyghur architecture housing five generations
  • ✓Kashgar Old Town—labyrinthine streets of shops, workshops, and tea houses preserving Silk Road-era life
  • ✓Id Ghar Mosque—Xinjiang's largest mosque with intricate Islamic design
  • ✓Handicraft Street with oversized musical instruments and bronze vessels
  • ✓Grand Bazaar—legendary Central Asian trading hub perfect for local textiles and souvenirs
  • ✓Lunch in a local family home featuring hand-pulled noodles, nang bread, and traditional pilau

Insider tips

  • ★Visit the mosque and mausoleum in early morning to avoid tour crowds and maximize photography light
  • ★Bring cash (Chinese yuan) for the bazaar and street food—many vendors don't accept cards
  • ★Wear comfortable walking shoes; the old town is best explored on foot through narrow, uneven alleyways
  • ★Sample local dried fruits and grilled eggs at Handicraft Street stalls for authentic snacks without committing to a full meal

Good to know

  • •Women must wear long pants and covered shoulders when entering Id Ghar Mosque; men should also dress respectfully
  • •Hotel pickup from central Urumqi; confirm your accommodation location 24 hours before departure
  • •Total duration is 16 hours including flights, transfers, and sightseeing—early morning start required
  • •Private car and guide included throughout; group size kept small for personalized experience
  • •Lunch provided at a local family home; inform operator of dietary restrictions in advance

Who it's for

History and Silk Road enthusiasts seeking authentic cultural immersionArchitecture lovers interested in Islamic and Uyghur designPhotographers capturing traditional bazaar life and heritage sitesTravellers with limited time in Xinjiang wanting to experience Kashgar's highlights in one day

Best time to visit

Visit October to November or March to May when Kashgar's weather is mild (15–25°C) and the bazaar is most vibrant. Avoid summer heat (40°C+) and winter cold; book early morning flights to maximize daylight for exploration.

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