24 May: Arrive in Urumqi, transfer to airport. Free to explore the city or rest after a long day's flight.

25 May (B,L,D): After breakfast, we travel 2 hours through the twisting Tianshan Mountains to the Heavenly Lake at Urumqi. Here we take the cable car up Maya Mountain for incredible views before enjoying a leisurely boat ride around the lake. After lunch, return to Urumqi and visit the International Bazaar with good opportunities for local portraitures. Overnight in 4 star hotel Urumqi.

26 May (B,L,D): From Urumqi, we traverse across the Gobi dessert to the oasis of Turpan. Our first stop is at the Holy Buddha Cave of Bezkilik, located in the center of the Flaming Mountains. Bezkilik is the largest cave group in Turpan's existing grottoes with the most murals and is one of the largest Buddhist cave temple sites in Xinjiang. We then continue onto Tuyoq Valley for lunch with a local family before heading to Jiaohe for our sunset shoot. Overnight Turpan 4 Star Hotel.

27 May (B,L,D): After breakfast, we explore the Karez Well, an irrigation system that brought life to the unrelenting desert and produces some of the best grapes and melons in China. We return to Urumqi before catching the evening flight to Kashgar. Overnight Kashgar 4 Star Hotel.

28 May (B,L,D): Today is a full day to explore Kashgar City, one of the westernmost cities of China and an essential stop on the ancient Northern Silk Road. We visit Idigar Mosque, the largest mosque in China as well as the Old Town for some street photography. After lunch, there is some time for some shopping or more portraitures at Handicraft Street. Overnight Kashgar 4 Star Hotel.

29 May (B,L,D): From Kashgar, it is a 4 hour drive to Karakul Lake, a beautiful alpine lake located in the Tajik National Park of the Pamir Mountains. We traverse the Karakorum Highway through the Hindu Kush Mountains and Himalayas, passing by sandstone valleys, sand dunes and mesmerizing mountains. It is one of the world's tallest cross border roads and best opportunities to explore the local Kyrgyz and their yurts. Overnight in Overnight Kashgar 4 Star Hotel.

30 May (B,L,D): After breakfast, we head toward Torugart Pass, clearing border customs to enter Kyrgyzstan. We travel along a comfortable motorable highway along the ancient Silk Road toward Bishek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Along the way we stop by Chatyr Kul Lake, another alpine lake within the Tian Shan mountains before arriving at Naryn where we will spend the night. Overngiht in Naryn 3 Star Hotel. 

31 May (B,L,D): We continue our long journey towards Bishek, enroute, we stop by Kochor Village where we have an opportunity to photograph some Eagle Hunters. Learn more about the local Kyrgyz people's lifestyle and traditions before continuing onto the famous Burana Tower, a minaret from the 11th century that was used as a defensive tower and look out for ancient silk road traders. Overnight in Bishek 4 Star Hotel.

1 Jun (B,L,D): Today is a full day exploring the sprawling capital of Kyrgyzstan. Visit Ala Too Square, the central square in Kyrgyzstan and further opportunities to photograph other historical landmarks such as the National Philaharmonic Building, National Museum and so on. Overnight in Bishek 4 Star Hotel.

2 Jun (B): After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our return flight back to Singapore with fond memories of our Silk Road adventure. 

- Private transportation with additional seating for equipment
- ONE-WAY Airfare Urumqi-Kashgar
- English speaking guide
- 4 Star Accommodation throughout (except Naryn 3 star)
- All entrance fees
- All staged model fees
- All meals as per itinerary (9B, 8L, 8D)
- SGTrekker Tour Leader & Photography Guide

- International Airfare SIN-Urumqi / Bishek-SIN
- Personal expenses eg. alchohol during meals / shopping
- Personal Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Visa fees for China / Kyrgyzstan (Singaporeans do not require visas for either country up to 15/30 days)
- Guide / Driver Gratuity
- Model gratuity (optional)