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Tashkent & China in 6 Days: Kashgar → Dunhuang (2026)

Thinking about Tashkent, Kashgar, Dunhuang? This 6-day plan strings them together with realistic pacing, short flight or rail hops and coast and city contrasts, plus a printable day-by-day breakdown.

Route map for Tashkent & China in 6 Days: Kashgar → Dunhuang (2026)
Route map — 3 stops · 6 days · China + Central Asia

Route at a glance

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Why this route works

  • 6 days, 3 bases — sequenced so travel days fall between sightseeing days and every stop gets real time on the ground, not just transfers.
  • Coast and city contrasts is the through-line: Tashkent, Kashgar, Dunhuang.
  • China + Central Asia — one continuous trip instead of two separate holidays, so you only unpack and re-pack when the route really demands it.

Day-by-day itinerary

DAY
1

Tashkent

Arrival & first look
Tashkent
09:00Arrive in Tashkent. Your private driver meets you and transfers you to the hotel (about 45–90 min from the airport).
11:00Early check-in, drop your bags and freshen up.
12:30Welcome lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:30Gentle orientation: a guided stroll through Tashkent old quarter with short photo stops.
17:00Return to the hotel to rest. Activate your eSIM and set up Alipay / WeChat Pay with your card.
19:00Dinner at a recommended local restaurant — a regional dinner.
20:30Easy evening: a night view or free time. Your guide briefs you for tomorrow.
Overnightin Tashkent.

Daily reminders · applies every day

  • Carry your passport (plus a visa copy) — hotels and sites may check ID.
  • Confirm tomorrow’s driver pickup time with your guide.
  • Keep both cash and a topped-up mobile-payment app (Alipay / WeChat Pay).
  • Charge your phone and power bank before heading out.
  • Download the offline map for today’s area.
  • Complete hotel check-in registration.
  • Activate your eSIM / local SIM and test the data.
  • Save the hotel address in Chinese to show taxi drivers.
DAY
2

Tashkent

On the road to Kashgar
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Tashkent.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Kashgar.
13:00Arrive Kashgar; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Kashgar with your guide — A guided visit to a second attraction..
18:30Dinner in Kashgar — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Kashgar.
DAY
3

Kashgar

Settle in & explore
Kashgar
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15A walking tour of Kashgar's centre and landmarks.
11:15A café break in a lively neighbourhood.
12:30Lunch — a local lunch spot recommended by your guide.
14:00Free time for shopping and strolling.
16:00A relaxed afternoon activity of your choice.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening to relax at the hotel.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Kashgar.
DAY
4

Kashgar

On the road to Dunhuang
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Free morning for a last stroll or souvenir shopping in Kashgar.
11:00Check out; private transfer to the station / airport for the intercity leg to Dunhuang.
13:00Arrive Dunhuang; check in or drop your bags at the hotel.
14:30Afternoon orientation of Dunhuang with your guide — A guided visit to a second attraction..
18:30Dinner in Dunhuang — a regional dinner.
20:30Free evening. Overnight in Dunhuang.
DAY
5

Dunhuang

Settle in & explore
Dunhuang
07:30Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30Depart with your guide for this morning’s highlights.
09:15Guided hike along Dunhuang's signature trail with viewpoint photo stops.
11:15Picnic breakfast at a scenic clearing.
12:30Lunch — a farmhouse lunch with regional dishes.
14:00Boat ride or viewpoint-hopping across the valley (weather permitting).
16:00Golden-hour walk to a nearby viewpoint.
17:30Return to the hotel to freshen up; free time.
19:00Dinner — a warming highland stew with seasonal vegetables.
20:30Stargazing and an early night.
22:00Back to the hotel. Overnight in Dunhuang.
DAY
6

Dunhuang

Final morning & departure
07:30Breakfast at the hotel and pack.
09:00Final stroll or last souvenir shopping near the hotel.
11:00Check out and settle any incidentals.
12:00Private transfer to the airport / station; your guide assists with check-in.
—End of services. Safe travels — thank you for travelling with WingPhoenix!

Getting around

Leg Distance Recommended
Tashkent → Kashgar 607 km High-speed rail
Kashgar → Dunhuang 1594 km Domestic flight

Practical tips

  • High-speed rail is fast and punctual — book real-name tickets on 12306 in advance.
  • April–May & Sept–Oct are the sweet spot for most of China; avoid the Oct 1–7 National Day crowds.
  • Set up Alipay / WeChat Pay and install a China eSIM before you land.
  • Cross-border trips need entry checks for each country on the route — verify visa and transit rules for every passport in your group before booking flights.
  • Emergencies: Police 110 · Ambulance 120 · Tourism hotline 12301 · WingPhoenix 24/7 WhatsApp +86 180 3801 6100.

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