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Overview
This wonderful tour will let you explore all must-see sites on the ancient China Silk Road from Kashgar to Urumiq, Turpan, Dunhuang Jiayuguan and Zhangye in 8 days, and enjoy the nice hotels. It is a cultural tour to learn the history in the old time of western China, modern Xinjiang and Gansu province. Our local guide will give you the hidden stories about the Silk Road.
Options
Single Traveler One Room
Pickup included
One Person Half Room
Pickup included
What's included
Hotel (2 people taking one room)
Entrance fees
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Bullet train Turpan/Liuyuan(First Class)
Flight Kashgar-Turpan (Economy)
Gratuities
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival Kashgar
1h
Arrival Kashgar and transferred to your hotel. If time permits, you can visit the biggest bazaar in China, Kashgar Bazaar. Otherwise you will visit it next day.
Day 2: Kashgar
Id Kah Mosque
1h · Admission ticket included
Start the city tour with your tour guide. Visit the old mosque to learn the history of Uighur people.
Abakh Hoja Tomb
1h · Admission ticket included
Afterwards, you will visit the well-known family tomb which is well-preserved its impressive architecture.
Kashgar Live Stock Market
2h · Admission ticket included
Visit Animal Bazaar (only on Sundays), and old town with local guide.
Catch 2-hour evening flight to Urumqi.
Upon arrival, transferred to hotel in Urumqi.
Day 3: Urumqi--Tianchi--Turpan
Tianchi Forest Park
2h · Admission ticket included
Drive one hour to Tianchi, Heavenly Lake in English, to visit the stunning mountain lake in the Mt Tianshan.
Then you will take 4-hour ride to Turpan that is a hub city on the ancient Silk Road.
Day 4: Turpan Sightseeing
Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the ancient City of Gaochang that was a ruin for the Gaochang Kingdom 700 years ago,
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit Bezeklik Grottoes afterwards, though most of them were damaged but still can tell its splendid Buddhism culture,
Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the pretty minaret that was built in 1777AD with a traditional Uyghur architecture.
Karez System
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit Karez System Musuem where you will learn how the local people suivive in the desert.
Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit the ruin city that was built on a 30-meter high platform. There are still well-preserved houses, temples, and lanes etc.
Day 5: Turpan--Liuyuan--Dunhuang Bullet Train & Car
Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain
2h · Admission ticket included
Take a morning fast train for 4 hours from Turpan to Liuyuan where you will take 1.5-hour ride to Dunhuang. Visit the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring in the afternoon. You can explore the night market if you are interested.
Day 6: Dunhuang--Jiayuguan Car
Mogao Caves
8h · Admission ticket included
Visit the highlight of the Silk Road, Mogao Grottoes. Then you will be transferred 5 hours to Jiayuguan by car.
Day 7: Jiayuguan to Zhangye by car
Jiayuguan Fortress
5h · Admission ticket included
Visit Jiayuguan Fort in the morning. Then you will take 3-hour car ride to Zhangye Rainbow Mountain. Later, you will be transferred to Zhangye hotel.
Zhangye Danxia Geopark
5h · Admission ticket included
Visit Zhangye Rainbow Danxia, which is renowned for its colorful clays.
Day 8: Transferred to Zhangye Airport or train station, tour ends
Zhangye
1h
Transferred to Zhangye Airport or train station, the tour ends
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We also pick you up at your centrally located Kashgar hotel or train station.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
