Overview
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.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Picnic lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
tour operator
Stop 2
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 Shiptonâs Arch for about 200km. Shiptonâs 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.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels