In view of the distance to travel from Beijing, a week is the minimum to dedicate to a visit to Xinjiang and its wonders.
Day 1: Urumqi, the capital of the province
Day 2: The fauna and flora of Xinjiang at Tianshan park
Day 3: Stroll through the old city of Turpan
Day 4: The ancient cities of Xinjiang
Day 5: Kashgar, entrance to the desert
Day 6: The old city of Kashgar
Day 7: Kashgar and its market, a meeting place for Aboriginal people
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Upon your arrival, rush to the Xinjiang provincial museum before starting a walk in the city. A walk that will end with a dinner at the night market of Wuyi Street.
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From Urumqi, plan a trip to the natural park of Tianshan, to discover the magnificent Heaven Lake.
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From Urumqi, take the train to Turpan. On arrival, settle in and visit the old city around the Emin minaret.
Take advantage of your visit to go to the vicinity of the oasis of Turpan, including the ancient cities of Gaochang and Jiaohe, now in ruins.
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This is the transit day required to return to Urumqi and then to leave for Kashgar by plane.
Walk in the old city of Kashgar, on both sides of the grand mosque.
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The great market-Kashgar bazaar is held every Sunday, an opportunity for you to hunt for souvenirs and especially to discover the habits of the inhabitants of the region more closely.
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