Essential China Silk Road 12D

Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar

Essential China Silk Road
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This 12-day tour will start from Beijing, then go to Xian, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, and Kashgar on the ancient Silk Road. You will explore the desert, oasis, historical attractions and lakes etc. with local guides. 

Highlights

Start in Beijing and end in Kashgar! With the adventure tour Essential China Silk Road 12D, you have a 12 day tour package taking you from Beijing to Kashgar and through Beijing, China and 7 other destinations in China. Essential China Silk Road 12D includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival Beijing

  When your arrive at Beijing airport, our representative will pick you up as per your flight time and transfer you to the hotel. Take a rest or wander around depending on your flight  time. Overnight in Beijing 4-star hotel Meal: None  

Day 2Beijing

  Take a ride to Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall in the morning for a visit. And you will visit Summer Palace in the afternoon.    Overnight: Beijing 4 star hotel Meal: Breakfast  

Day 3Beijing - Xi&#;an Via Bullet Train

  You will visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City in the morning. Then transfer to Beijing South Railway Station to catch a 6-hour bullet train to Xian. Upon arrival, met by our guide and transferred to hotel. Overnight: Xi'an 4 star hotel Meal: Breakfast    

Day 4Xi&#;an

  The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum is one of the highlights of the Silk Road. you will take one hour ride for a visit in the morning. Then you will visit Old City Wall and Muslim Quarter in the afternoon.  Overnight: Xi'an 4 star hotel Meal: Breakfast    

Day 5Xian/Zhangye Via Flight

  Fly to Zhangye and visit the Dafo Temple if time permits. Overnight: Zhangye 4 star hotel Meal: Breakfast        

Day 6Zhangye/Jiayuguan by car

  Today you will visit Zhangye Rainbow Danxia that are colorful clay mountains. Afterwards you will take 2-hour ride to Jiayuguan For for a visit, which used to be the western end of the Great Wall in Ming Dynasty. Overnight: Jiayuguan  4 star hotel Meal: Breakfast    

Day 7Jiayuguan/Dunhuang by car

  Take 5-hour ride to Dunhuang, enjoy the Gobi desert and snow-covered Qilian mountain on the way. This afternoon you will view the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Spring in the desert. Explore the night market in the evening.  Overnight: Dunhuang 4 star hotel Meal: Breakfast      

Day 8Dunhuang/Turpan via Bullet Train

  In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the most important site on the Silk Road. Colorful fresco, statues telling you various stories about Buddha. Afterwards you will be transferred to Liuyuan railway station catch 4-hour bullet train to Turpan. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.  Overnight: Turpan 4 star hotel Meal: Breakfast      

Day 9Turpan

  Today you will visit Bezklik Grottos, Astana Ancient Tombs, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, and Emin Minaret. Overnight in Turpan 4 star hotel Meal: Breakfast      

Day 10Turpan/Urumqi Via Car

  You will take a 3-hour ride to Urumqi where you will visit Xinjiang Museum, mummies are a must-see in it, particularly Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty. Afterwards you will be transferred to visit the stunning Heavenly Lake. Then you will be transferred to the hotel in Urumqi for a rest.  Overnight in Urumqi 5-star hotel Meal: Breakfast    

Day 11Urumqi/Kashgar Via Flight

    Today is a busy day, you will take an early flight to Kashagr, where you will visit the well-known Grand Bazaar, Apa Hojia Tomb, Idkar Mosque, and the old town of Kashgar. Overnight in Kashgar 4-star hotel Meal: Breakfast      

Day 12Departing from Kashgar

  Transferred to the airport to catch your flight heading for your next destination. Meal: Breakfast    

Includes

  • Accommodation

  • Flights

  • Guide

  • Meals

  • Transport

  • Additional Services

Excludes

  • Insurance

  • Additional Services