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Kashgar Arrival – Border Permit – Old City Citywalk
Crossing the vast land of China like ancient Silk Road travelers, we arrive in Kashgar, the very heart of Asia. As early as Zhang Qian’s expedition to the Western Regions, Shule (today’s Kashgar) was already recorded in Chinese history—giving the city more than 2,000 years of written history.
Depending on your flight schedule, we will arrange airport pickup, assist in obtaining the Border Permit (required for entering Tashkurgan), and help with hotel check-in.
Kashgar Old City Citywalk
After a short rest, we unlock the world’s “Living Open-Air Cultural Museum.” For over two millennia, Kashgar Old Town has served as a critical hub connecting China and the West. Its maze-like alleys and ancient architecture preserve the authentic lifestyle of the Uyghur people. We will explore the Old City from unique angles and uncover its hidden stories.
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar
Border Defense Certificate
Kashgar Old Town
Kashgar – China-Pakistan Highway – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
Drive along one of the world’s top ten most dangerous highways – the Karakoram Highway.
Today we follow the legendary China-Pakistan Friendship Highway deep into the Pamir Plateau. Starting in Kashgar and extending all the way into Pakistan, this road winds across the highlands with snow-capped peaks and wetlands accompanying us along the way.
Arrival in Tashkurgan – the only Chinese county bordering three countries
By evening, we reach Tashkurgan County, which borders Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Tajikistan. Here lives the ancient and mysterious Tajik ethnic group, descendants of an ancient Europoid lineage. As the last rays of sunlight fall upon this borderland town, we’ll enjoy an immersive Tajik intangible cultural heritage bonfire evening before resting for the night.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Overnight in Tashkurgan
Baisha Lake
China Pakistan Highway
Tashkurgan – Panlong Ancient Road – Tajik Village Lunch – Tasha Ancient Trail – Apricot Blossom Village
Panlong Ancient Road
A legendary mountain road full of switchbacks—after experiencing all the “twists” of life here, everything ahead feels smoother.
Tasha Ancient Trail – Following the footsteps of Xuanzang
“East of the Onion Ridge, among the four surrounding mountains”—as described in Records of the Western Regions of the Great Tang. We cross the Kandarl Pass, enjoy lunch with a local Tajik family, then journey deeper along the Tasha Ancient Trail. By dusk, we arrive at Apricot Blossom Village, where we will stay in a Tajik local house (shared bedding; complimentary disposable sleeping bag provided).
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Overnight in Apricot Blossom Village
Panlong Ancient Road
Tasha Ancient Road
Apricot Blossom Village Photography – Bandier Lake – Xuanzang Lecture Site Stone Fortress – Tashkurgan
Photography in Apricot Blossom Village
Use your camera to capture the emotions and colors hidden in the depths of the Kunlun Mountains.
Exploration of the Ancient Stone Fortress – Xuanzang’s Lecture Site
This historic fortress once belonged to the ancient Puli Kingdom, one of the 36 states of the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty. Xuanzang stayed here for several days on his return journey from India, preaching Buddhist teachings. Standing atop the 2,000-year-old fortress ruins, you can still gaze upon the endless mountain ranges beyond.
Visit a Tajik Family
The Tajiks are China’s only ethnic group of Europoid descent. Living for generations on the Pamir Plateau, they have guarded the western border of China for centuries while preserving many of their original traditions.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Overnight in Tashkurgan
Apricot Blossom Village
Apricot Blossom Village
Tashkurgan – Tahman Wetland – Kashgar
Tahman Wetland – A Pamir Pastoral Wonderland
Located at the China-Tajik border, the Tahman Wetland is one of the best locations to admire Mount Muztagh Ata. If lucky, you may encounter authentic scenes of Tajik herders and experience the peaceful, harmonious life of the highland pasture—where China’s ethnic groups live together like seeds of a pomegranate, tightly united.
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar
Taheman Wetland
Taheman Wetland
Kashgar Departure
After several days of exploring the Pamirs, you will have gained a deeper understanding of China’s borderlands, the heart of Asia, and its rich multi-ethnic culture. According to your flight schedule, we will arrange airport transfer.
Wishing you a safe journey home!
Meals: Breakfast included
Accommodation: Return trip
Dates & Prices
| Month | Date | Price | Booking |
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| Jan | 2026-01 | $ 999 | Book now |
| Feb | 2026-02 | $ 999 | Book now |
| Mar | 2026-03 | $ 999 | Book now |
| Apr | 2026-04 | $ 999 | Book now |
| May | 2026-05 | $ 999 | Book now |
You are consulting 2025-04-12 6-DAY Pamir Apricot Blossom Journey | Kashgar to Tashkurgan Spring Bloom Tour
Fee Description
Inclusions
Transportation
Local 5-seater SUV or 7-seater business vehicle (e.g., X-Trail, CR-V, Buick, etc.). Includes vehicle rental, fuel, driver service fee, tolls, parking, and driver meals & accommodation.
Driver-Guide
Local Chinese-speaking driver and guide (driver-guide service).
Tickets
Entrance fees and shuttle buses for:
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White Sand Lake
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Karakul Lake
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Pamir Scenic Area
Accommodation
5 nights in comfortable hotels (3 nights in Kashgar, 2 nights in Tashkurgan, with one night in a local shared Tajik house including complimentary disposable sleeping bag).
Special Gifts
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Exclusive Kashgar Old City citywalk experience
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Visit to a Tajik family home
Exclusions
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All meals not included in the itinerary and personal entertainment expenses
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Any items not listed in the “Inclusions”
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Additional costs caused by force majeure: weather, flight delays, strikes, mechanical issues, cancellations, or schedule changes
