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11 Days China Silk Road Tour from Kashgar-Turpan-Urumqi-Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Xian

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Overview: This China Silk Road Travel is to visit famous Sunday bazaar in Kashgar, drive along the Karakom highway to Experience the Tajik folklore and Pamir landscape. Turpan as the trade center of the ancient silk road, many historical sites preserved well because of the dry weather,Jiaohe Ruins,visit the local Uighur family. Highlights of Dunhuang is the UNESCO Mogao Caves where you will know about the Buddism art.camel riding in the crescent lake and sand dune, experience the Chinese traditional culture.We also arrange the Tang show and Dumpling banquet for you.Terra-cotta warriors is must see when you visit China…

Destinations: Kashgar-Turpan-Urumqi-Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Xian

Itinerary

Day 1, Kashgar Arrival

Upon your arrival at Kashgar airport/train station,pick-up and transfer to your Kashgar hotel.

Accommodation: Kashgar

Day 2, Landscape of Pamirs Plateau-Karakul Lake

Driving on the China and Pakistan highway to enjoy the landscape of Pamirs Plateau. we stop in the Opal village to visit the traditional bustling bazaar. The following day will be spent exploring the stunning landscape surrounding the Karakul Lake(260kms,3hrs driving), We take the Karakom highway back to Kashgar in the late afternoon.Night market suggested today for the food and experience the real life of the locals.

Accommodation: Kashgar

Day 3, Kashgar to Urumqi by Flight

Explore Locals' Daily Routine and Traditions Practiced for Thousands of Years - Kashgar Old Town, Move on to the Local Handicrafts Marke,the largest Islam Mosque in Xinjiang - the Id Kah Mosque,transfer service for your flight to Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang. 

Accommodation: Urumqi

Day 4, Heavenly Lake

Today you will enjoy the Heavenly Lake (120kms, 1.5hrs driving) which is surrounded by the snow mountains, blooming wildflowers, evergreen pine trees. Travel back to Urumqi in the afternoon,continue the tour at the Xinjiang regional museum to visit the Xinjiang International Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Urumqi. You'll find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing, crafts, knives, carpets and almost anything that you can imagine. (Option: The Culture Show with Banqute,cny240/pp)

Accommodation: Urumqi

Day 5, Urumqi to Turpan

With 3hours driving to Turpan, Along this way, you can appreciate the Salt Lake in Dabancheng.  A must and first visit is the oldest Uighur village Tuyoq Village. and Sugong Minaret, and Karez Well, and the sunset of Jiaohe Ruins. 

Accommodation: Turpan

Day 6, Turpan to Dunhuang by High-speed train

We will catch the morning high-speed train to Dunhuang (Liuyuan station,it is about 3.5hours dirve), When you arrive and head up to Echoing Sand Mountain & Crescent Lake(Please bring your sunglasses and mask)There is a camel ride experience(Option:CNY150/PP).Last for Shazhou Night Market.

Accommodation: Dunhuang

Day 7, Dunhuang to Jiayuguan

We will visit Mogao Grottoes, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, this UNESCO World Heritage site.(Note: No photos and Video in the caves). The visiting time is around 4hrs including movie.and then it is about 4-5 hours diving and 400kms to Jiayuguan from Mogao Grottoes.

Accommodation: Jiayuguan

Day 8, Jiayuguan to Xi'an by flight

Full day sightseeing in Jiayuguan, we will climb the Jiayuguan pass in the morning and visit the The Great Wall Museum, Next travel to the Weijin Tombs, which are ancient tombs of brick paintings dating back 265-420 AD. Then transfer to airport, flight into Xi'an.

Accommodation: Xi'an

Day 9, Xi'an tour

Drive to the countryside of the Xi'an city about 1hour, we will visit the most impressive historic site Terracotta Warriors(Note: No flash when take photos),and then city tour for Big Wild Goose Pagoda(Option: The Culture Tangshow)

Accommodation: Xi'an

Day 10, Xi'an tour

Exploring culture and customer in Xi'an. we will go to the Shanxi Province Museum, Afterwards drive you to the Ancient City Wall, you can walk around the city wall or experience the cycling. and then explore the Muslim Street, Relax with free walking along the street tasting he local delicious food and exploring the local lifestyle. 

Accommodation: Xi'an

Day 11, Departure from Xi'an

We will arrange an airport transfer for you and wish you a pleasant journey home!service ENDS

Accommodation: N/A

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