Xian to Kashgar Travel - Flights, Trains and Tours

Xian is one of China's most attractive ancient cities acting as the capital of 13 imperial dynasties, including the most glorious Tang Dynasty (618~907). Besides, Xian is also the place where the ancient Silk Road begins. Along the Silk Road, Kashgar is one brilliant city with lots of cultural sites to explore. It can be said that Xian and Kashgar are two amazing cities to see China's historical and cultural diversity. Many travelers take a Silk Road tour from Xian to Kashgar via Lanzhou, Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang. It is also available to travel Xian and Kashgar only.

Xian is the provincial capital of Shaanxi Province located in central China while Kashgar is an oasis city of Xinjiang located in westernmost China. The distance between them is about 2950 km (about 1830 miles). You can travel to Kashgar from Xian by flight or by train.

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5 Days Legendary Pamirs Tour from Kashgar to Tashkurgan

Itinerary: Kashgar - Karakul Lake - Tashkurgan - Kashgar
Highlights: Tashkurgan Fort (Stone City), Karakul Lake, Golden Grassland, Kashgar Bazaar, Kashgar Old Town, Muztagh Ata, Id Kah Mosque

Xian to Kashgar Travel Map

Xian to Kashgar Flight – The Most Convenient Way

Because of the long distance between Xian and Kashgar, taking a flight is the most efficient way to travel. From Xian Xianyang International Airport, there are 5 ~ 7 daily direct flights to Kashgar Airport, including 4 ~ 6 nonstop flights and 1 ~ 2 flights with an about 45 minutes’ stopover at Korla or Aksu. The nonstop fastest flights take about 4.5 hours.

Check the real-time Xian to Kashgar (Kashi) flight schedule below with updated airline company, flight numbers, times, tickets and fares.

Xian to Kashgar Train

If you want to travel at a slow pace and in an economical way, a train to Kashgar from Xian is also accessible. Xian Railway Station runs a normal train to Kashgar every day. There are 23 midway railway stations and the whole train trip takes about 38.5 hours. Please note that the environment in a normal train is not as good as a high speed train. If you want a better carriage, Hard Sleeper and Soft Sleeper are recommended.

▶ Check the Real-Time Xian to Kashgar Train Schedules.

How to Plan a Xian Kashgar Tour

A Xian Kashgar tour takes about one week. Usually, a Xian tour takes about 3 days. You can spend 2 ~ 4 days exploring the highlights of Xian, like magnificent Terracotta Warriors, well-preserved Xian Ancient City Wall, lively Muslim Quarter, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, informative Shaanxi History Museum, as well as the city’s landmarks – Bell Tower and Drum Tower. If you like hiking, don’t miss Mount Hua which is just only 30 minutes’ high speed train trip from Xian.

☛ 3 Days Classic Xian Tour
☛ 4 Days Xian Highlights Tour with Mount Huashan Hiking

After your Xian experience, you can take a flight or a train to Kashgar. A classic Kasgar tour takes 4 ~ 5 days, and you can visit breathtaking Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town with traditional living quarters and cultural Abakha Hoja Tomb and Id Kah Mosque, century-old Ancient Tea House, famous Kashgar Bazaar, etc., as well as Tashkurgan - the home to China’s only Caucasian ethnic group.

☛ 5 Days Legendary Pamirs Tour from Kashgar to Tashkurgan
☛ 4 Days In-depth Kashgar Tour to Karakul Lake

Traveling Xian and Kashgar, the Silk Road culture is a big highlight. We strongly suggest you trace the ancient traders’ footsteps and take an in-depth Silk Road tour with visits to Xian, Gansu and Xinjiang.

☛ 5 Days Legendary Pamirs Tour from Kashgar to Tashkurgan
☛ 4 Days In-depth Kashgar Tour to Karakul Lake

Xian Bell Tower

Tranquil Karakul Lake in October

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