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Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before transferring to the Urumqi airport. Dinner is payable directly to the restaurant. 8:10 PM Depart Urumqi via China Southern flight # 6801 direct service to Kashgar. Total flying time: 1 hour, 40 minutes. Fly over the snow-capped Tian Shan mountains to the legendary city of Kashgar; China's westernmost city. Kashgar, also known as Kashi is considered the ‘crown’ jewel of the Silk Road. Situated at an altitude of 4,228 feet at the end of the spectacular Karakoram Highway, the city is still an important trading center. It first fell into Chinese hands nearly 1,000 years ago when extensions to the Great Wall and explorations along the Silk Road opened the area to trade. Kashgar is famous for its incredible market where herders come from far afield to trade sheep and goats. People say that you haven't been to Xinjiang unless you have been to Kashgar. Kashgar means a "gathering place of boulders" in the Uygur language. It is one of the oldest but richest oasis at the west end of China. For thousands of years, it has been regarded as the economic, political, cultural and communication center south of the Tianshan Mountains. Benefiting from its geographical position, the climate is temperate and pleasant with four distinct seasons. 9:50 PM Arrive Kashgar. After collecting luggage you will be met outside the baggage claim area and escorted to a waiting vehicle for your transfer to the Qinibagh Royal Hotel. At the Qinibagh Royal Hotel reservations for a Deluxe Room have been confirmed for the following 2 nights. Qinibagh Royal Hotel is located in old town, with a five minute walk to the Idkah mosque located in the city center. Overnight: Qinibagh Royal Hotel - Deluxe Room