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10-Day Silk Road: From Kashgar to Kyrgyzstan
Tour Overview
Step into a journey where the Silk Road meets Central Asia. From Kashgar’s bustling bazaars to Kyrgyzstan’s alpine lakes and nomadic pastures, this cross-border adventure reveals timeless landscapes, vibrant cultures, and the spirit of the ancient Silk Road.
Two cultures, two landscapes, one unforgettable adventure.
Trip code: CBT251001
EXPERIENCES
- Nature & Wellness Escapes
- Family Adventures
- Cross-Border Adventures
destinations
Itinerary
🥢 Meal Codes: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
To ensure the best possible experience, all itinerary details will be finalized and communicated closer to the departure date.
Day 1: kashgar arrival (-)
Meet on arrival, drive to hotel, and enjoy a 2-night stay in Kashgar. Overnight in Kashgar.
Day 2: Kashgar city tour (B,D)
Hotel breakfastVisit the famous Sunday Market. It showcases diverse goods, from local crafts to spices and reflects rich cultural traditions and bustling atmosphere.
Visit Kashgar Old town, which offers historic architecture, vibrant markets, and rich cultural heritage, showcasing traditional Uyghur life amidst ancient streets.Visit Id Kah Great Mosque. It features stunning Islamic architecture, intricate tilework, and serves as Kashgar's largest and most important mosque, embodying Uyghur cultural and religious heritage.
Visit Apak Hoja Tomb. This historical site honors the beloved Qing Dynasty concubine with intricate architecture and lush gardens, reflecting her legacy and cultural significance. Dinner will be included, overnight in Kashgar.
Visit Kashgar Old town, which offers historic architecture, vibrant markets, and rich cultural heritage, showcasing traditional Uyghur life amidst ancient streets.Visit Id Kah Great Mosque. It features stunning Islamic architecture, intricate tilework, and serves as Kashgar's largest and most important mosque, embodying Uyghur cultural and religious heritage.
Visit Apak Hoja Tomb. This historical site honors the beloved Qing Dynasty concubine with intricate architecture and lush gardens, reflecting her legacy and cultural significance. Dinner will be included, overnight in Kashgar.
Day 3: Kashgar → Irkeshtam Pass → Sary-Tash (Kyrgyzstan) (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
Cross the Irkeshtam Pass, one of the most scenic routes along the old Silk Road, and enter Kyrgyzstan. Continue through dramatic Pamir landscapes to reach the small mountain town of Sary-Tash, surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
Overnight in Sary-Tash.
Day 4: Sary-Tash → Osh (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.Drive along the Pamir Highway, enjoying breathtaking highland views en route to Osh — Kyrgyzstan’s second-largest and oldest city. Upon arrival, explore the city’s highlights, including the sacred Suleiman-Too Mountain and the bustling local bazaar.
Overnight in Osh.
Day 5: Osh → Issyk-Kul Lake (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.Journey north through valleys and mountain passes to reach Issyk-Kul — the “Pearl of Central Asia.” This vast alpine lake, surrounded by snow-covered ranges, is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful high-altitude lakes.
Enjoy a 2-night stay in Issyk-kul Lake
Overnight in Issyk-kul Lake.
Day 6: Issyk-Kul Lake Exploration (B)
Hotel breakfast.Full day exploring the Issyk-Kul region: visit local villages, ancient petroglyphs, and open-air museums. Experience Kyrgyz nomadic culture, perhaps including a yurt visit or traditional horse performance, set against the backdrop of turquoise waters and mountain peaks.Overnight in Issyk-kul Lake.
Day 7: Issyk-Kul → Bishkek (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
Drive through scenic gorges and pastures toward Bishkek, the capital city of Kyrgyzstan. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a brief orientation of the city, surrounded by the Ala-Too Mountains.
Enjoy a 1-night stay in Bishkek.
Overnight in Bishkek
Day 8: Bishkek → Cholpon-Ata (Issyk-Kul North Shore)(B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.Travel to Cholpon-Ata on the northern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake. Visit the cultural complex and petroglyph field, and enjoy free time by the lakeshore to relax or take an optional boat ride.
Enjoy a 1-night stay in Cholpon-Ata.
Overnight in Cholpon-Ata.
Day 9: Return to Bishkek (B,D)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
Drive back to Bishkek for your final day. Enjoy leisure time for local shopping, café visits, or an optional city tour of Ala-Too Square and Osh Bazaar.
Enjoy a 1-night stay in Bishkek.
Overnight in Bishkek
Day 10: Bishkek Departure (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Trip ends.
Tour details
tour duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
size of group
Daily departure, min. 2 (guaranteed)
accommodation
- 9 nights with breakfast
- Choose your preferred class: Comfort, Deluxe
Meals
- 9 breakfasts, 2 dinners, and daily hydration.
- Lunches and dinners are not included to allow for flexibility; your guides will recommend local options en route.
Internal Transport
- Domestic Flight (Economy Class): Kuche → Hotan
- Transfers: All airport to hotel round-trip transfers by private vehicle.
- Border crossing China → Kyrgyzstan
sightseeings
- All mentioned tours and excursions
- Includes: All first-entry admission tickets to sights.
- Border Permit and application
- Guide Service: Professional local English-speaking guide service in each city.
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