6 Day Group Tour to Southern Xinjiang’s Gobi Yardang Explore Unique Landforms and Highland Lakes, 2026 New Pricing Now Open for Registration Recommended Itinerary Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
Starred Adventure Guide:6-Day In-Depth Exploration of Southern Xinjiang’s Gobi Yardang and Plateau Lakes
🌄 [Key Highlights of the Itinerary:A Duet of Geological Wonders and Ecological Mysteries]
The Yardang landform clusters and plateau lakes of Southern Xinjiang form a highly representative geological corridor in western China. The newly upgraded 6-day itinerary for 2026 takes “Ghost City” as its core, connecting Yardang clusters on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, Danxia landforms in the Kizilsu River Valley, and plateau lakes such as Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau. The itinerary covers both cultural and natural landscapes, including Kashgar Old Town and Oyytag Glacier Park, with an average daily driving time of under 4 hours, making it suitable for photography enthusiasts, geology researchers, and family travelers.
🗺 ️[Simple Itinerary Planning:Daily Highlights and Time Allocation]
▶️ Day 1:First Impressions of Kashgar · Cultural Tour of the Old Town
Morning:Arrive at Kashgar Airport and check into a hotel in the city center (recommended: characteristic homestays around Kashgar Old Town, within walking distance of a century-old tea house).
Noon:Savor Kashgar’s signature pigeon soup noodles and baked buns at “Nuolan Cuisine,” paired with brick tea to cut the grease.
Afternoon:Follow a professional guide to explore Kashgar Old Town, focusing on visits to the high-platform dwellings and Id Kah Square, and participate in a traditional pottery-making experience with local people of various ethnic groups.
Evening:Ascend the city wall at the East Gate of the Old Town to capture the golden domes and staggered dwellings at sunset.
Accommodation:Four-star hotel in Kashgar Old Town (includes ethnic-style breakfast)
▶️ Day 2:Kizilsu Yardang · Geology Class Begins
Morning:Drive southwest along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, passing by Oyytag Glacier Park to observe the wonder of red-bed landforms coexisting with glaciers.
Starred Adventure Guide: 6-Day In-Depth Exploration of Southern Xinjiang’s Gobi Yardang and Plateau LakesNoon:Enjoy hand-pulled lamb with locals in Artux City, accompanied by naan and milk tea.
Afternoon:Arrive at the Kizilsu Yardang clusters, where a professional geology instructor explains the formation principles of wind-eroded landforms and guides the use of a compass to measure rock strata dip angles.
Evening:Set up a tripod at the highest point of the Yardang to capture the silhouette of “Ghost City” at sunset.
Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Artux City (includes floor heating to cope with mountain temperature differences)
▶️ Day 3:Plateau Lakes · Eyes of the Pamirs
Morning:Travel through the Gaizi Gorge to reach Baisha Lake, where you can take a boat to observe the “yin-yang lake” landscape formed by white sand dunes and blue waters up close.
Noon:Savor yak hot pot with locals in Taxkorgan County, paired with kumis.
Afternoon:Head to Karakul Lake and hike 2 kilometers along the Muztagh Ata Glacier to observe moraine hill landforms.
Evening:Participate in an eagle dance performance by locals at the lakeside campsite and learn to play simple melodies on an eagle flute.
Accommodation:Characteristic homestay in Taxkorgan County (includes oxygen supply equipment to alleviate altitude sickness)
▶️ Day 4:Desert Oasis · Miracle of Life
Morning:Drive back to Kashgar, passing through Tokzak Town to visit a local mulberry paper-making workshop.
🌄[Key Highlights of the Itinerary: A Duet of Geological Wonders and Ecological Mysteries]Noon:Enjoy a desert roast whole lamb at “Dawakun Desert Scenic Area” in Yopurgh County, paired with desert rose tea.
Afternoon:Experience desert off-roading, sandboarding, and other activities, focusing on observing the extension direction of sand dune chains and their relationship with wind direction.
Evening:Capture the starry sky at the desert campsite, with a professional astronomy guide instructing the use of a telescope to observe the Milky Way.
Accommodation:Hot spring hotel in Yopurgh County (includes desert-themed SPA)
▶️ Day 5:Danxia Secret Realm · Color Laboratory
Morning:Head to the Danxia landform area in Akto County to collect rock strata samples of different colors (collection permits must be obtained in advance).
Noon:Savor Kyrgyz-style grilled meat in Wuqia County, paired with kvass.
Afternoon:Participate in a “color mixing experiment” to create your personal Danxia color palette using natural mineral pigments.
Evening:Return to Kashgar and purchase dried figs, almonds, and other specialties at the Old Town night market.
Accommodation:Four-star hotel in Kashgar Old Town (same as Day 1)
▶️ Day 6:Free Time · Cultural Finale
Morning:Recommended free activities: Visit Kashgar Museum (focus on Silk Road artifacts) and observe Id Kah folk customs (must adhere to folk cultural etiquette).
Noon:Enjoy a farewell banquet at “Guli’s Home,” savoring roast pigeon, pumpkin buns, and other specialties.
The Yardang landform clusters and plateau lakes of Southern Xinjiang form a highly representative geological corridor in western China. The newly upgraded 6-day itinerary for 2026 takes “Ghost City” as its core, connecting Yardang clusters on the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, Danxia landforms in the Kizilsu River Valley, and plateau lakes such as Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau. The itinerary covers both cultural and natural landscapes, including Kashgar Old Town and Oyytag Glacier Park, with an average daily driving time of under 4 hours, making it suitable for photography enthusiasts, geology researchers, and family travelers.Afternoon:See you off at the airport according to your flight schedule, concluding the itinerary.
💰 [Price Description:Transparent Consumption System]
The reference price range for 2026 is 5,980-6,580 yuan per person (includes 5 nights’ accommodation, full transportation, 11 main meals and 5 breakfasts, first admission tickets to scenic spots, and geology instructor services). Exclusions:
In-scenic-spot transportation (e.g., 80 yuan per person for Baisha Lake boat ride, 200 yuan per person for desert off-roading)
Personal expenses (souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, etc.)
Travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase independently, coverage amount 500,000 yuan)
(Single travelers will be coordinated for room-sharing as much as possible; a supplement of 1,200 yuan for the entire itinerary is required in special cases)
Prices may fluctuate depending on the departure date and are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📞 [Registration Method:Professional Service Guarantee]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will provide:
Itinerary customization services (geological survey points or photography spots can be changed according to interests)
Equipment rental advice (recommended to bring windproof jackets, high-SPF sunscreen, and tripods)
🗺️[Simple Itinerary Planning: Daily Highlights and Time Allocation]Coordination of special needs (e.g., vegetarian arrangements, accessible facility reservations)
📋 [Fee and Service Description:Clear Rights and Interests]
Fees include:
Accommodation:5 nights’ comfortable hotels (includes breakfast)
Transportation:15-seat commercial vehicle (includes fuel, tolls, and driver subsidies)
Meals:11 main meals (includes 3 special meals)
Services:Accompanying explanations by geology instructors, starry sky guidance by astronomy guides, and 24-hour emergency response
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance (coverage amount 1 million yuan)
Services do not include:
Round-trip transportation to Kashgar
Secondary consumption within scenic spots
Compensation for personal item damage
▶️ Day 1: First Impressions of Kashgar · Cultural Tour of the Old Town Itinerary change fees due to force majeure factors such as weather or policies
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
💡 [Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist:Details Determine the Experience]
Documents:Valid identification, travel permit (must be obtained in advance at your household registration location, indicating “Taxkorgan County”)
Clothing:Windbreaker (windproof and waterproof), quick-dry clothes and pants, high-top hiking shoes, sun hat, magic scarf
Electronics:Camera (recommended to bring a wide-angle lens), spare batteries, power bank, offline maps
Medications:Altitude sickness medication (take 3 days in advance), motion sickness patches, band-aids, gastrointestinal medication
Cultural:Respect ethnic customs (e.g., remove shoes when entering certain places, women should wear headscarves)
⚠ ️[Special Reminders:and Responsibilities]
Altitude sickness:Taxkorgan is at an altitude of 3,200 meters; it is recommended to bring an oximeter and avoid strenuous exercise
Environmental protection requirements:The Yardang landform ecosystem is fragile; collecting fossils or carving on rock walls is prohibited
Photography regulations:Drones must be reported in advance; some areas are no-fly zones
Contract signing:Be sure to carefully read attachments such as the itinerary and notes to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties
This itinerary has been optimized through on-site inspections by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and has successfully organized 12 batches of teams in 2026, with a tourist satisfaction rate of 98%. Whether it’s the “wind-eroded growth rings” sought by geology enthusiasts, the “dialogue between the starry sky and sand dunes” expected by photography fans, or the “desert oasis family time” desired by family travelers, everyone can find their exclusive answers in these 6 days.
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
