Cultural tour through Kyrgyzstan and China with fixed dates

 

TOUR PROGRAM

1

Airport – Bishkek

Itinerary

Arrival to Bishkek in the morning, transfer to the hotel. After some rest After lunch transfer to the Ala-Archa National Park (40 km). You will be in the alpine gorge through which the fast flowing Ala-Archa River runs, flanked by tall, snow-covered, peaks with steep-sided, forested, mountain slopes. Hiking in the gorge. Return back to the alpine camp. Transfer to Bishkek. Overnight in the hotel.

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B

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2

Bishkek – Issyk-Kul

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Transfer from Bishkek to Issyk-Kul lake. On the way stop to see Burana tower, which is left from ancient city Balasagyn (XI - XIII). Next stop is an open air museum of petroglyphs in Cholpon-Ata. There will be an excursion in open-air art gallery of stone, said to date from 500 BC – 100 AD, they depict wolves, long-horned ibex, goats, horses, snow leopards, sacrifices and some hunting scenes. Overnight in the hotel.

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3

Issyk-Kul – Naryn – Tash Rabat Caravanserai (Stone castle)

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After breakfast transfer to the Tash Rabat - Caravanserai on the Great Silk Road (Stone Castle from the 14th century). Tash Rabat is located on the heart of Tian Shan Mountains. And it has no analogue in the whole world, because it was made of stones and furthermore it was built inside a mountain on a height 3200 m above sea level. It is one of the cities on the Great Silk Road and this building had been used as hotel and shelter for travelers. In total there are 31 rooms in the mountain. The thickness of walls is 1 m. There are also underground prison cells for ancient thieves. Dinner and overnight in yurts near by the Tash Rabat caravanserai.

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4

Tash-Rabat – Torugart pass – Kashgar

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We start our way at 7 a.m. in order to be on the Kyrgyz-Chinese border at 12 o’clock. The road will go along mountain gorges at the most remote areas of Kyrgyzstan. This region is the most famous among shepherds. It has the best grass for cattle and the cleanest air. During the whole way you will enjoy the views of our unbelievable nature! At the border the Chinese guide will meet you and then you will continue your way to discover the country of amazing China!!! You will drive along a mountain road and this night you will be in Kashgar.

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5

Kashgar city tour

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Today we will visit Id Kah Mosque. It is the largest Mosque in China and most famous one in Xinjiang. The Mosque started to be build in the mid of fifteenth century, and has gradually developed to the present size. Id Kah Mosque, with about 16800 square meters in area, consisting of Pray Hall, the Koran teaching Hall, The Corridor, the Arches and other buildings attaching to it. The Pray Hall of the mosque can hold 4000 prayers is supported by 140 carved wooden pillars. The buildings of Id Kah Mosque look magnificent and solemn , and display the artistic styles of Islamic mosque architectures. After this place we will continue to Apak Hoja!!!

Apak Hoja Tomb is Mazar. It is the holiest place in Xinjiang and an architectural treasure. Built in 1640 it is reminiscent of the Central Asian artistic style of Samarkand or Isfahan. A handsome blue-and-white tiled gate leads into the compound, which includes a small religious school and the Abakh Khoja family tomb. The latter is domed and faced with multi - colored tiles. It is said that it is the most complete Islamic tomb of the Qing Dynasty up-to-now in the whole China!!!

Then we will drive to Old town. Kashgar is an ancient city, and while walking along the streets of its Old Town, you will get a sense of what this legendary Central Asian hub was like in the days when the Silk Road was at its zenith. 500-year old remnants of the city wall, narrow lanes and colorful multi-ethnic crowds combine to make Kashgar's historic district a highlight of any visit to the city. After these very interesting and unusual excursions you will go back to the hotel for rest.

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B

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6

Kashgar Sunday market

Itinerary

Today is a further day in Kashgar for us to experience the famous Yakshambe Bazaar - the Sunday Market. In the morning we will first visit the famous animal market. Here we will spend the morning watching the locals trade everything from woodwork and iron wear to sheep, donkeys, cattle, horses and camels before progressing onto the covered bazaar, believed to be the biggest in Central Asia. The afternoon & evening will be free for you to spend at your leisure and you may want to hire bicycles and head off into nearby fields to explore. Trips is end.

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B

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7

Kashgar – Irkeshtam – Sary Tash

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Meals

B D

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8

Sary Tash – Osh

Itinerary

After breakfast transfer to Osh (220 km ). Right after we leave the village we will drive up the Taldyk pass (3615 m). The scenery along this day of the trip is changeable with tree lined mountain slopes, small rivers and gorgeous panoramas. On arrival city tour in Osh. As legends say Osh was founded by King Solomon ages ago and had an important position on trading routes of the Great Silk Road. Today you will visit Suleiman-Too (Solomon’s Mountain), Osh bazaar – this market locates at the same place as in the times of Great Silk Road. Overnight in the hotel or guest house.

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9

Osh – Bishkek

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After breakfast transfer to the airport. Flight to Bishkek. Sightseeing tour: Oak Park, Ala-Too Square, Philarmonic hall, Statue of Manas, Victory Square and Oriental market – Osh bazaar. Farewell dinner in the Ethnographic Complex “Supara”. Overnight in the hotel.

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B

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10

Bishkek – airport

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In the morning transfer to the airport. Fly home

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B

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