How Much Does a One Day Group Tour Around Kashgar Cost Fees for Ancient City and Surrounding Highlights Recommended Itinerary Prices
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
Exploring Kashgar:A One-Day Essence Tour of the Ancient City and the Pamir Plateau 🌄
Kashgar, a city located on the western border of China, attracts countless tourists with its long history, unique culture, and magnificent natural scenery. For travelers with limited time, a one-day tour is an ideal choice to explore Kashgar and its surrounding areas. This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to a one-day tour route that combines the essence of Kashgar’s ancient city and the Pamir Plateau, including itinerary arrangements, cost explanations, and registration methods, to help you easily plan your trip.
Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination
The one-day tour route in Kashgar has been carefully designed to offer a dual experience of exploring the ancient city and enjoying the natural scenery of the Pamir Plateau. In the morning, you will stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar and feel the charm of this millennium-old city; in the afternoon, you will drive to the Pamir Plateau to visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, appreciating the tranquility and magnificence of the plateau lakes.
Kashgar Ancient City 🏰: As a well-preserved maze-like urban block in Xinjiang, Kashgar Ancient City is renowned for its unique architectural style, rich handicrafts, and authentic cuisine. Walking through the alleys of the ancient city, you can admire exquisite brick carvings, wood carvings, and colorful paintings, and feel the strong cultural atmosphere of various ethnic groups. In addition, the teahouses, handicraft shops, and specialty snack stalls within the ancient city are also must-visit experiences.
Pamir Plateau 🏔️: As the roof of the Asian continent, the Pamir Plateau attracts countless explorers with its majestic mountains, clear lakes, and unique natural scenery. Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, as two pearls on the plateau, constitute breathtaking scenes with their clear lake water, white sandy mountains, and distant snow-capped mountains. Here, you can feel the magnificence and mystery of the plateau up close.
Simple Itinerary
Exploring Kashgar: A One-Day Essence Tour of the Ancient City and the Pamir Plateau 🌄08:00 Pick-up from hotel in Kashgar city 🚗
In the early morning, when the first rays of sunlight bathe the ancient city, our tour bus will wait for you at your hotel on time. The driver, who is also the guide, will warmly welcome you and briefly introduce the day’s itinerary arrangements.
08:30-11:00 Exploring Kashgar Ancient City 🏃♂️
Upon arriving at Kashgar Ancient City, you will have ample time to freely explore this millennium-old city. It is recommended to avoid peak hours for tour groups and choose to stroll in the early morning when there are fewer people and the light is soft. You can visit the Id Kah Mosque to feel the solemnity and sanctity of folk culture; you can also wander through the handicraft market to pick out a few favorite souvenirs; of course, don’t forget to taste the specialty snacks in the ancient city, such as baked buns, lamb kebabs, and naan bread.
11:30-12:30 Lunch Time 🍽️
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in or near the ancient city and taste authentic Southern Xinjiang cuisine. It is recommended to try pilaf, roast whole lamb, and pomegranate juice and other special dishes to let your taste buds also take a trip.
13:00-18:00 Journey to the Pamir Plateau 🚗
After lunch, we will drive to the Pamir Plateau. Along the way, we will pass through landscape nodes such as the Gaizi Gorge and the Aoyitake Red Mountain. The road has been hardened and upgraded, and all types of compliant operating vehicles can pass normally. Upon arriving at Baisha Lake, you will be amazed by the beautiful scenery in front of you: the lake surface is as clear as a mirror, backed by continuous white sandy mountains, and the lake color presents a blue-green gradient when the light changes. Here, you can freely take photos, rest, and feel the tranquility and magnificence of the plateau lake.
Kashgar, a city located on the western border of China, attracts countless tourists with its long history, unique culture, and magnificent natural scenery. For travelers with limited time, a one-day tour is an ideal choice to explore Kashgar and its surrounding areas. This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to a one-day tour route that combines the essence of Kashgar’s ancient city and the Pamir Plateau, including itinerary arrangements, cost explanations, and registration methods, to help you easily plan your trip.Subsequently, we will head to Karakul Lake. This plateau lake at an altitude of about 3,600 meters is an excellent position to overlook Muztagh Ata, the “Father of Ice Mountains.” There are scenic walkways and simple meal service points by the lake. You can stroll along the walkways, admire the lake and mountain scenery, or enjoy a cup of hot tea or coffee to savor this rare tranquility and comfort.
18:30 Return to Kashgar city 🚗
After a day’s journey, we will drive back to Kashgar city. On the way, you can回顾 (review) the sights and sounds of the day and share your feelings and experiences with your fellow travelers.
Price Explanation
The price of a one-day tour in Kashgar varies due to factors such as season, vehicle type, and team size. Based on publicly available market information in 2026, the following price recommendations are for reference:
7-seater business vehicle (suitable for small groups of 2-5 people):
The total reference price range for a one-day customized vehicle rental to Baisha Lake + Karakul Lake is 900-1200 yuan (including driver service fee, fuel fee, and toll fee, excluding admission tickets and meals).
If the detailed introduction to the route or destination includes admission ticket fees (40 yuan/person for Baisha Lake and 45 yuan/person for the shuttle bus at Karakul Lake), the total price will increase.
25-seater minibus (suitable for teams of 15-20 people):
The reference price for a one-day package for the same route is 2800-3500 yuan.
37-seater bus (suitable for groups of 25-35 people):
The reference price for a single-day vehicle rental for the shallow mountain route of the Pamir Plateau (including Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake) is 4200-5000 yuan.
The above prices do not include personal meals and the driver’s accommodation (if the itinerary spans multiple days and the driver needs to stay overnight outside, generally, tourists are responsible for the driver’s basic accommodation, and the standard can be negotiated). The actual fees shall be subject to the contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate with the class period.
Registration Method
You can register for the Kashgar one-day tour through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Our customer service manager, Zhang Jing, will provide you with detailed itinerary consultations and registration services. When registering, please provide your name, contact information, travel date, and team size so that we can arrange suitable vehicles and itineraries for you.
The one-day tour route in Kashgar has been carefully designed to offer a dual experience of exploring the ancient city and enjoying the natural scenery of the Pamir Plateau. In the morning, you will stroll through the ancient city of Kashgar and feel the charm of this millennium-old city; in the afternoon, you will drive to the Pamir Plateau to visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, appreciating the tranquility and magnificence of the plateau lakes.Cost Explanation and Service Explanation
Costs Include:
Compliant operating vehicle usage fee.
Local experienced driver service (familiar with road conditions and can assist with basic explanations).
Fuel fee, toll fee, and parking fee.
Costs Do Not Include:
Scenic spot admission tickets and shuttle bus fees.
Kashgar Ancient City 🏰: As a well-preserved maze-like urban block in Xinjiang, Kashgar Ancient City is renowned for its unique architectural style, rich handicrafts, and authentic cuisine. Walking through the alleys of the ancient city, you can admire exquisite brick carvings, wood carvings, and colorful paintings, and feel the strong cultural atmosphere of various ethnic groups. In addition, the teahouses, handicraft shops, and specialty snack stalls within the ancient city are also must-visit experiences. Personal meals.
The driver’s accommodation (if the itinerary spans multiple days and the driver needs to stay overnight outside).
Service Explanation:
We provide a consumption-free travel experience with no arranged consumption throughout the itinerary, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the trip.
The driver, who is also the guide, will provide you with professional itinerary arrangements and scenic spot introductions.
Both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary to cope with unforeseeable factors such as weather and road conditions.
For single registrants, we will do our best to coordinate room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
The specifics shall be subject to actual consultations and contract signing. Before registering, please carefully read the itinerary arrangements and cost explanations to have a full understanding of the itinerary. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to contact our customer service manager, Zhang Jing.
A one-day tour in Kashgar is not only a deep exploration of the ancient city’s culture but also a shocking experience of the natural scenery of the Pamir Plateau. Here, you can feel the interweaving of historical厚重 (profoundness) and natural magnificence, constituting unforgettable scenes. Choose Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, and let us embark on this unforgettable journey together!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
