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Itinerary
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11 Days Pamir Plateau (CZ) |
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Hong
Kong - Shenzhen
Direct ferry
Shenzhen - Urumqi
Approx. 5 hours flight
Take
a ferry to the Shenzhen Fu Yong Ferry Pier to
connect the airport shuttle bus to the Shenzhen
Airport. Take
a flight to
Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Autonomous Region.
Accommodation at the Hoi Tak Hotel or similar |
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Urumqi
- Turpan Coach
Cruise around the Heavenly Lake which is surrounded
by alpine meadows and rugged snow-capped mountains
densely covered in fir, pine and cypress. Drive
to the Oasis town of Turpan, visiting the Emin Minaret,
a typical Uygur architecture; and the Karez - an
amazing irrigation system which made Turpan a rich
oasis. After dinner, enjoy the Uygur performance.
Accommodation at the Silk Road Turpan Oasis Hotel
or similar
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Turpan - Urumqi Coach
Urumqi - Kashgar Approx.
1.5 hours flight
In
the morning, visit the Ancient City of Jiaohe,
a mysterious historical site. Drive
past the Flaming Mountain, made famous by
the story of the Monkey King, to visit the
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves. Return to
Urumqi and visit the Regional Museum with
exhibits on archaeological treasures from
the Silk Road including 3000-year-old mummies.
Fly to Kashgar.
Accommodation at the Seman Hotel or similar
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Kashgar
Look for your favourite souvenirs at the Bazaar,
the focus activity in Kashgar. Visit the Abakh
Hoja's Tomb (Fragrant Concubine of Qing Dynasty
Emperor Qianlong), the Aidakh Mosque and a Uygur
family.
Accommodation at the Seman Hotel or similar |
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Kashgar / Tashkurgan Coach
Start the day with tour to the Karakuli Lake at
3,800 meters, a pristine spot 196 kilometres from
Kashgar. Horses, yaks and camels graze on the rich
pasturage. Drive to Tashkurgan.
Accommodation at the Pamir Guesthouse or similar
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Tashkurgan / Pakistan Sust / Gulmit Coach
After the Customs and Immigration formalities, enjoy
lunch before drive to Gulmit.
Accommodation at the Silk Route Lodge or similar
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Gulmit / Karmadbad / Gulgit Coach
The 400-years-old palace of the Mirs of Hunza -
the Baltit Fort was inhabited until 1960. Built
on a cliff edge with stones, sun-dried mud and timber,
the architecture of Baltit, as at Altit Fort, reflects
a Tibetan influence. Have a breath-taking view from
the top of the fort, with a ravine behind and see
the Ultar glacier glinting in the sunshine.
Accommodation at the Serena Hotel Gilgit or similar
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Gulgit / Besham Coach
On the way to Besham, stop at Chilas, the ancient
caravan trail over the Babusar Pass into India and
on the Indus trail of Besham. Standing under the
shadow of the world famous Nanga Parbat, Chilas
was left with many rock engravings by travellers.
Accommodation at the PTDC Motel Besham or similar |
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Besham / Rawalpindi Coach
Visit Taxila, the archaeologist's paradise, on the
way to Rawalpindi. There are a museum and eight
sites scattered around a very short radius. Among
the best preserved are Sirkap, Jaulian (the University)
and Mohra Moradu.
Accommodation at the Pearl Continental Hotel or
similar |
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Rawalpindi / Islamabad Coach
Look at the traditional craftsmen working at the
the silver and gold Raja (King) Bazaars in the old
city of Rawalpindi. Continue along the main street
linking the Twin cities - Murree Road, before arriving
at the gleaming new capital. Past by shining new
buildings and park areas to stop at the Shakar Parian,
"Sweet Hills" for a bird's eye view of Islamabad
and the Shah Faisal Mosque, the landmark of Islamabad.
Accommodation at the Pearl Continental Hotel or
similar |
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Islamabad / Hong Kong Approx.
9.5 hours flight
Take a flight back to Hong Kong. |
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