Private Tour

All Inclusive Private Day Trip to Shipton's Arch from Kashgar

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Shipton's Arch, Heavenly Gate in Chinese, is a well-known site in recent years. This day trip offers you opportunity to explore the imposing Arch from Kashgar while you hike in the valley to get the best photo of the Arch.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Private tour

Picnic lunch

Transport by private vehicle

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

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tour operator

Admission Not Applicable

Shipton's Arch

At 9:30am Beijing time, you guide will meet you in your centrally located Kashgar city hotel lobby and take a private vehicle driving about 2 hours to Shipton’s Arch for about 200km. Shipton’s Arch, Tianmen in Chinese, meaning "Heavenly Gate", is a conglomerate natural arch, near the village of Artush in Xinjiang, China. The arch was discovered by English mountaineer Eric Shipton in 1947, though it was known by locals. It was only as recently as May of the year 2000 that an expedition sponsored by National Geographic Magazine rediscovered the arch for foreigners thus it became well-known. Shipton's Arch is probably the world's tallest natural arch. The height of the arch is estimated to be 370 meters. Upon arrival, your guide will lead your hike in the valley to get the best view of Shipton's Arch. Picnic lunch is included in the valley. Afterwards you will be transferred back your Kashgar hotel where the trip concludes.

3 hours • Admission Included