Kucha Cave Art 6 Days
Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves ・ Subashi ・ Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
Reference Price
$980from / person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
Cave art older than Dunhuang: the ultramarine blue of the Kucha murals and the lines of flying apsaras, accompanied by an expert guide.
Day-by-day itinerary6 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Kuche gathering
DestinationKuqa Grand Mosque・Hetian Old Street
- Meals
- Self-sufficient in meals
- Accommodation
- Kuqa
- Transport
- Private car airport/train station pickup
- Distance
- within the city
Daily detailKuqa Gathering: Kuqa Grand Mosque + Hetian Old Street.
Today is mainly focused on gathering and acclimating to the city. The driver-guide will hold a sign at the airport/station for pick-up; the specific transfer time will be based on flight information. - D2Kizil Caves + Kizil Gaha Beacon Tower
DestinationKizil Caves ・ Kizil Gaha Beacon Tower
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Kuqa
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailKizil Caves + Kizil Gaha Beacon Tower.
Photography is prohibited inside the caves, and visits are carried out in batches; book your time slot in advance. During peak season, tickets are limited and can be booked through the guide. Accommodation for the night is arranged in Kuqa, with free activities after check-in; confirm the departure time with the guide the night before the next day. - D3Subashi Buddhist Temple Ruins + Ancient City of Kucha
DestinationSubashi Buddhist Temple Ruins ・ Ancient City of Kucha
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Kuqa
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
StopsDaily detailSubashi Buddhist Temple Ruins + Ancient City of Kucha.
The ancient city section has no shade, so carry a hat and water in the summer; the guide will explain on-site, and the building outlines are most three-dimensional in the early morning and evening light. Accommodation for that night is arranged in Kuqa, and after check-in, you are free to explore; confirm the departure time for the next day with the driver-guide the night before. - D4Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon + Big and Small Dragon Pools
DestinationTianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon ・ Big and Small Dragon Pools
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Kuqa
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailMysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon + Big and Small Dragon Pools.
Accommodation that night is arranged in Kuqa. After check-in, you are free to explore; the departure time the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before. - D5Kuche Prince's Mansion—Luntai Direction Tower River Poplar (Season)
DestinationKuche Prince's Mansion—Luntai Direction Tower River Poplar (Season)
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Luntai
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- Subject to charter arrangement
Daily detailKuqa Wangfu—Toward Luntai, Tower River Poplar (Season).
The best time to view the poplars is concentrated in mid to late October. The walking volume on the park's boardwalk is moderate, suitable for leisurely strolls and photography. Accommodation for the night is arranged in Luntai, with free activities after check-in; the departure time for the next day should be confirmed with the driver-guide the night before. - D6Luntai — Kurla Airport Drop-off
DestinationLuntai — Kurla Airport Drop-off
- Meals
- Breakfast (hotel) | Lunch and dinner on your own
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Business vehicle charter
- Distance
- About 170 km / 2 hours
Daily detailLuntai — Kurle airport transfer.
Daily Itinerary
- D1 Meeting in Kuqa: Kuqa Grand Mosque + Hesitan Old Street, overnight in Kuqa.
- D2 Kizil Caves + Kizil Gaha Beacon Tower, overnight in Kuqa.
- D3 Subashi Buddhist Temple Ruins + Ancient City of Kucha, overnight in Kuqa.
- D4 Mysterious Grand Canyon of the Tianshan Mountains + Big and Small Dragon Pools, overnight in Kuqa.
- D5 Kuqa Wangfou—towards Lun Tai, Tower River Poplar Trees (seasonal), overnight in Luntai.
- D6 Luntai—Korla for airport transfer.
Cave visits are staggered with limited flow, so itinerary allows queue time; pay attention to sun protection on the canyon hiking section.