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10-Day Tour of Xinjiang: A Road Trip Adventure on the Karakoram Highway

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10-Day Tour of Xinjiang: A Road Trip Adventure on the Karakoram Highway

A 10-day road trip along the Karakoram Highway, exploring the history of the Silk Road and Uyghur culture, passing through Urumqi, Turpan, and Kashgar, and heading straight to the China-Pakistan border.

Days
10
Stops
5
Mapped stops
5
Mapped distance
1,777.9 km
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Trip

Day-by-day route

5 route stages
01

Day 1Kashgar

1 stops
02

Day 2Urumqi

1 stops · Driving route · 2.8 km · 10 min
03

Day 3Kashgar

1 stops · Driving route · 193.7 km · 3 hr 40 min
05

Day 5Urumqi

1 stops · Driving route · 1,553.5 km · 19 hr 20 min
Long driving day
07

Day 7Urumqi

1 stops · Driving route · 27.9 km · 55 min

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10-Day Tour of Xinjiang: A Road Trip Adventure on the Karakoram Highway

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10-Day Tour of Xinjiang: A Road Trip Adventure on the Karakoram Highway
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China · Easy

10-Day Tour of Xinjiang: A Road Trip Adventure on the Karakoram Highway

A 10-day road trip along the Karakoram Highway, exploring the history of the Silk Road and Uyghur culture, passing through Urumqi, Turpan, and Kashgar, and heading straight to the China-Pakistan border.
Days
10
Stops
5
Mapped stops
5
Mapped distance
1,777.9 km
01

Day 1Kashgar

1 stops
  1. 1

    Kashgar Old City

    Sightseeing

    Kashgar Old City is a named place of interest that can add local context, scenery, or culture to a travel itinerary. It is best used as a focused stop when exploring nearby neighborhoods, landmarks, or regional routes.

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02

Day 2Urumqi

1 stops · Driving route · 2.8 km · 10 min
  1. 1

    Id Kah Mosque Kashgar

    Driving route · 2.8 km · 10 minSightseeingView in Google Maps
03

Day 3Kashgar

1 stops · Driving route · 193.7 km · 3 hr 40 min
  1. 1

    Karakul Lake Pamir Plateau

    Driving route · 193.7 km · 3 hr 40 minSightseeing

    Karakul Lake Pamir Plateau is a natural attraction known for its landscape and outdoor scenery. It suits travelers looking for viewpoints, walks, photography, and a stronger connection to the region's geography.

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05

Day 5Urumqi

1 stops · Driving route · 1,553.5 km · 19 hr 20 min
  1. 1

    Jiaohe Ruins Turpan

    Driving route · 1,553.5 km · 19 hr 20 minSightseeingView in Google Maps
07

Day 7Urumqi

1 stops · Driving route · 27.9 km · 55 min
  1. 1

    Flame Mountain Turpan

    Driving route · 27.9 km · 55 minSightseeing

    Flame Mountain Turpan is a natural attraction known for its landscape and outdoor scenery. It suits travelers looking for viewpoints, walks, photography, and a stronger connection to the region's geography.

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