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11 Days China Silk Road Tour from Xi’an-Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Turpan-Urumqi-Kashgar

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Overview: This China Silk Road package tour to experience a variety of landscapes rich in historic & cultural relics, ethnic flavors, and natural sights. Extending from Xian to Kashgar, your eyes will be dazzled by the amazing Terracotta Warriors, Rainbow Mountains, Jiayuguan Great Wall, Mogao Caves, Crescent Spring, Jiaohe Ruins, Heavenly Lake, Kashgar old town…

Destinations: Xi’an-Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Turpan-Urumqi-Kashgar

Highlights: Life-size terracotta warriors-Rainbow Mountain scenery(Danxia landscape)-Jiayuguan Fort-Weijin Tombs(Underground Gallery)-Mogao Grottoes(the exquisite murals and beautiful painted sculptures)-Xinjiang International Bazaar-Heavenly Lake…

Itinerary

Day 1, Xi'an Arrival

Upon your arrival at Xian airport/train station,pick-up and transfer to your Xi'an hotel.

Accommodation: Xi'an

Day 2, Xi'an city tour

A visit to Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Muslim quarter(local food/snacks)

Accommodation: Xi'an

Day 3, Xi'an to Zhangye by High-speed train

It is about 6.5 hours dirve to Zhangye West Train Station from Xian North Train Station by high-speed train,the second-class cost is about CNY350/PP,The remaining time is for free activities by yourself.

Accommodation: Zhangye

Day 4, Zhangye Tour

Embrace the Beauty of China's Best Danxia Landform, You will visit the Rainbow Mountain Scenic Area in the early morning and In the afternoon you will head back to Zhangye City and continue your visit to Zhangye Giant Buddhist Temple. Built in the Western Xia Dynasty, the Giant Buddhist Temple survived the vicissitudes and stood on the Silk Road for 900 years.

Accommodation: Zhangye

Day 5, Zhangye to Jiayuguan by High-speed train

It is only about 80 minutes dirve to Jiayuguan South Train Station from Zhangye West Train Station by high-speed train,the second-class cost is about CNY70/PP.

After driving through the yellow sand of the desert, you will come to Jiayuguan Pass, also known as the "First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven", "The Throat of Hexi Corridor". and then Inside the Jiayuguan Pass Scenic Area-Jiayuguan Great Wall Museum.

Afterwards, move on to Weijin Tombs. Driving through the wilder Gobi about 20km from Jiayuguan City, you will come to the famous "underground gallery", Weijin Tombs.

Accommodation: Jiayuguan

Day 6, Jiayuguan to Dunhuang by train

It is about 5 hours dirve to Dunhuang Station from Jiayuguan South Train Station by early ordinary train,the cost is about CNY50/PP(Tip: there are ONLY two high-speed trains from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang at sunset,the cost is about CNY110/PP)

Venture Around the Cresent-Shaped Lake in Desert,Crescent Spring and Echo Sand Mountain.There is a camel ride experience(Option:CNY150/PP).Last for Shazhou Night Market.

Accommodation: Dunhuang

Day 7, Dunhuang to Turpan by High-speed train or Bus rental service

This morning,Enjoy Abundant Murals of Buddhas and Flying Apsaras-Mogao Grottoes.

After the visit, it is about 3.5 hours dirve to Turpan Station from Dunhuang Station by high-speed train.or Bus rental service for about 800km dirve.

Accommodation: Turpan

Day 8, Turpan to Urumqi by Private car

Dig into Unique Islamic Culture & Customs of Uyghur,The first site of the China Silk Road in Turpan will be Karez Well,move on to Sugong Pagoda,Next, come to Tuyu Valley,continue visit to Jiaohe Ruins,and explore Xinjiang International Bazaar.

Accommodation: Urumqi

Day 9, Urumqi to Kashgar by Flight

Visit the Beauty of Loulan & See Superior Plateau Landscape,After breakfast,it is about 1.5 hours drive to the amazing Heavenly Lake of Tianshan Mountain,both your eyes and souls will be fully pleased by the pure beauty here.Afterwards, move on to Xinjiang Regional Museum.You will take an evening flight to Kashgar.

Accommodation: Kashgar

Day 10, Kashgar Tour

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

Accommodation: Kashgar

Day 11, Departure from Kashgar

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

Accommodation: N/A

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