We will have breakfast at the "Caravan Western Restaurant", run by several foreigners, who have been living in Kashgar for as long as 15 years and have learnt the Uygur language. Have a chat with them and learn why these expatriates chose to live in this fabulous city.

After breakfast we will head to Karakul Lake (5-6hours), located approximately 200km from Kashgar. At an altitude of 3600m, it is the highest lake of the Pamir plateau. Surrounded by mountains which remain snow-covered throughout the year, the three highest peaks visible from the lake are the Muztagata (7546m), Kongur Tagh (7649m) and Kongur Tiube (7530m).

Explore a rural Uygur village on the way by donkey cart. And check out a small musical instrument workshop. You will cross green fields under the bright blue sky, Uygur men and women working under the sun in the fields, and if you are lucky you may see very pretty female Uygur donkey cart drivers. Once again you will have a unique opportunity to take outstanding pictures of this beautiful region and its lovely people.

We will stop on the way for lunch and arrive at Karakul Lake in the afternoon. You will have free time to walk around the lake, ride a horse, visit Tajik yurts and enjoy the sunset. In the evening we will have an outdoor barbecue dinner and stay overnight in a Tajik yurt or camp.