The Village Guardians of Xinjiang

The Village Guardians of Xinjiang

6 Days 5 Nights

Overview

Discover Xinjiang’s cultural treasures—ancient Silk Road legends and breathtaking landscapes await your exploration. Begin in Kashgar Old Town under the watchful care of the Rooted Guardians, wandering its labyrinthine alleyways before visiting master instrument-maker Maimaiti Yiming Ababaiker to craft your own miniature dutar. Journey to the edge of the Pamir Plateau at Basha Lake, then cross the vast Maigaiti Desert atop gentle camels as the sun sets. In Gaotai, learn traditional embroidery from local artisans, and ascend toward the Kunlun foothills to behold the “Father of Glaciers,” Mount Mustagh Ata. Each evening, savour Uyghur melodies by torchlight, weaving heritage and adventure into an unforgettable six-day odyssey.

Highlights

  • Visit the fifth-generation heir of Uyghur musical instrument craftsmanship.
  • "Encounter Kashgar" Immersive Theatrical Performance.
  • Travel by car along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to Bai Sha Lake.
  • Visit the Stone City and Golden Grassland.
  • Travel by car to the Mustagh Glacier Park. It is one of the earliest peaks to form glaciers and is known as the "Father of Glaciers."

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The Village Guardians of Xinjiang
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