The approximately 600-kilometer route from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan in China is the essence of the entire Karakoram Highway.
Kashgar is a pearl of the ancient Silk Road. The area is rich in historical and cultural sites. Kashgar Old City, with its architecture, culture, and humanistic charm, is very similar to Afghanistan, and it was the filming location for the famous movie “The Kite Runner.”
Therefore, after the journey through the Kyrgyzstan Pamir Plateau, guests can take a good rest and enjoy the local cuisine and culture in Kashgar as their first stop.The additional services included with ChinaRoadtrips will surely ensure that guests have a great time, rejuvenate, and leave Kashgar content and satisfied.
Then, as you head towards Pakistan, you will be treated to world-class beautiful scenery along the way, and with the excellent road conditions within China, you can fully experience the joy of driving.
Note: we also provide Overland cross-border tourism services from Tajikistan to Pakistan and from Pakistan through China back to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
Itinerary
⛳ Border-crossing | Torugart/Irkeshtam/Kulma
⛳ Border-crossing | Khunjerab
📏 Total Distance | 640 km
🔢 Group Size | 1–10 Vehicles
🕰️ Departure Month | Monthly
⏳ Duration | 5 Days and 4 Nights
- Exit Kyrgyzstan at the earliest opportunity and then enter China’s border gate, where border police will inspect passports, visas, and luggage. Once cleared, you will need to drive about 100 kilometers along National Highway G315 for approximately two and a half hours to reach the customs office, where the guide will be waiting for you.
- Due to the two-hour time difference between China and Kyrgyzstan, it is likely that the customs office will already be on lunch break (1:30 PM Beijing time) by the time you arrive. You will need to wait until 4:00 PM Beijing time for the office to resume work. Therefore, tourists should prepare water and food in advance for lunch. After customs resumes, the guide will assist with the entry procedures for personnel and vehicles with the necessary documents, which may take 1-3 hours. If the customs select the vehicle for inspection, it will take even longer.
- Once all entry procedures are completed, the guide will take the group to refuel and then drive 70km to the hotel of Kizilsu for check-in. Kizilsu is where temporary driver’s licenses and vehicle licenses are processed. This saves half a day compared to driving directly 40km to Kashgar for accommodation and then another 40km back to Ashtu the next day.
- At ten in the morning, drive for a few minutes to the Vehicle Administration Office. The vehicle will need to be inspected first, and then the guide will assist guests with obtaining temporary driver’s licenses and license plates using documents prepared in advance by the travel agency. Depending on the size of the group, this process may take 1-3 hours.
- After obtaining the temporary driver’s license and license plates, drive 40 kilometers to reach Kashgar and check into the hotel for rest and free activities.
- Around five in the afternoon, the guide will take guests to visit the ancient city of Kashgar. At 7 pm, the guide, on behalf of the travel agency, will treat guests to a welcome dinner. At 9 pm, the guide will lead guests to watch a large-scale ethnic song and dance performance (approximately one hour).
- At half past ten in the evening, return to the hotel to rest. If guests still have energy, the guide will take them to a Live House in Kashgar to experience the nightlife of the local youth and have fun. We will gift 12 bottles of beer and fruit snacks to the guests.
- Today, you have a whole day to experience the pearl of the ancient Silk Road—Kashgar, China.
- In the morning, guests can freely arrange their time to explore local markets, snack streets, the ancient city, mosques, and more, to understand the local people’s livelihoods and the true face of life.
- In the afternoon, the guide will take everyone for a massage to relax the body and mind before setting off again tomorrow.
This is an additional gift from us. China’s bath and massage culture is well worth experiencing, as it integrates dining, bathing, massage, and karaoke into a colorful and diverse experience.
- Head to Taxkorgan County, located in the Pamir Plateau, with an altitude of 3100m. The drive takes 5 hours. This section of the road is the essence of the Karakoram Highway, with continuous scenery along the way, including the Red Mountain, rivers, White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, and the Muztagh Snow Mountain. The road conditions are very good, and driving on this road is a pleasure.
- For dinner, we will treat our guests to a local alpine pure yak hotpot as a farewell banquet.
- The customs office is located in the county town of Taxkorgan. At ten in the morning, the guide assists guests and vehicles with the exit procedures, which take about an hour.
- The guide bids farewell to the guests. The guests continue along National Highway G314 towards the Khunjerab Pass, and then exit after passing through the border inspection. This process takes about 2-3 hours.
- Wish the guests a smooth journey ahead!
Quotation
-Tour Booking 2025 –
1. The more vehicles in the group, the cheaper the price, so we hope more vehicles will join to allow everyone to enjoy a lower price. By sharing our itinerary and quotation page on social platforms or groups, you can get a 2% discount on the total price. If vehicles join the group because of your share, then you can get a 5%-20% discount on the total price.
2. Our price is 10-40% lower than most competitors’ prices. Our quotation includes all the basic border-crossing overland services and many additional service terms that other travel agencies do not provide, all to ensure our guests have a better travel experience. You are welcome to compare our prices and service items with those of other travel agencies.
The cost per vehicle (car or motorcycle) with a driver in a single-vehicle group is $2,399 USD, with no additional service charges passenger (s).
If the driver and passenger don’t share a room, there will be a single supplement fee. Only one person per vehicle can enjoy certain complimentary services like tickets to major shows and massage services. Additional services such as specialty meals and drinks at the bar can be provided for free to passengers.
The cost per vehicle (car or motorcycle) with a driver in a single-vehicle group is $1,399 USD, with no additional service charges passenger (s).
If the driver and passenger don’t share a room, there will be a single supplement fee. Only one person per vehicle can enjoy certain complimentary services like tickets to major shows and massage services. Additional services such as specialty meals and drinks at the bar can be provided for free to passengers.
The cost per vehicle (car or motorcycle) with a driver in a single-vehicle group is $1,199 USD, with no additional service charges passenger (s).
If the driver and passenger don’t share a room, there will be a single supplement fee. Only one person per vehicle can enjoy certain complimentary services like tickets to major shows and massage services. Additional services such as specialty meals and drinks at the bar can be provided for free to passengers.
The cost per vehicle (car or motorcycle) with a driver in a single-vehicle group is $1,099 USD, with no additional service charges passenger (s).
If the driver and passenger don’t share a room, there will be a single supplement fee. Only one person per vehicle can enjoy certain complimentary services like tickets to major shows and massage services. Additional services such as specialty meals and drinks at the bar can be provided for free to passengers.
The cost per vehicle (car or motorcycle) with a driver in a single-vehicle group is $999 USD, with no additional service charges passenger (s).
If the driver and passenger don’t share a room, there will be a single supplement fee. Only one person per vehicle can enjoy certain complimentary services like tickets to major shows and massage services. Additional services such as specialty meals and drinks at the bar can be provided for free to passengers.
The cost per vehicle (car or motorcycle) with a driver in a single-vehicle group is $799 USD, with no additional service charges passenger (s).
If the driver and passenger don’t share a room, there will be a single supplement fee. Only one person per vehicle can enjoy certain complimentary services like tickets to major shows and massage services. Additional services such as specialty meals and drinks at the bar can be provided for free to passengers.
- Costs for Vehicles Services
- Full Customs Deposit
- Customs Clearance
- Temporary Plate No.
- CLIVTA
- Costs for Guests Services
- Temporary Driver’s License
- Travel Accident Insurance
- 4-Nights Cosy Accommodations
- Costs for Other Services
- Guide Service
- Paperwork and Permits.
- Organization and Coordination Expenses
- Extra Services (1)
- Welcome Dinners (2-3)
- Massage (once)
- Bears in the Bar (once)
- Extra Services (2)
- SIM Card and Data (Usefull)
- VPN Service (Surf Internet freely)
- Can pay after entry (Safe Money)
- Refunds if dissatisfied (5%-20%)
- Exclude Services
- Meals/Gas/Toll/Visa
- Costs for temporary adjustments to the fixed schedule caused by customer’s reasons.
