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Essential China Silk Road 12D: Xian, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Kashgar

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From Beijing to Kashgar
4.6
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  • Ancient Chinese tower in a busy city square.
  • Terracotta Army figures uncovered in an archaeological site.
  • A mosque surrounded by a lush garden full of blooming roses.
  • Quaint street with two colorful, traditionally styled buildings.
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  • Market stall with an assortment of wooden crafts and decorations.
  • Ancient mud-brick fortress in a desolate landscape.
  • Traditional Chinese architecture with cityscape in the background.
  • A wall with carved Chinese characters.
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Guided in English
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Highlights

  • Explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Discover the Terra Cotta Warriors
  • Visit the colorful Zhangye Danxia
  • Tour the ancient Mogao Caves
  • See the Heavenly Lake in Urumqi

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Beijing
  2. Day 2 Beijing
  3. Day 3 Beijing - Xian by bullet train
  4. Day 4 Sightseeing in Xian
  5. Day 5 Xian - Zhangye by air
  6. Day 6 Zhangye - Jiayuguan by car
  7. Day 7 Jiayuguan - Dunhuang by car
  8. Day 8 Dunhuang -Turpan by bullet train
  9. Day 9 Sightseeing in Turpan
  10. Day 10 Turpan - Urumqi by car
  11. Day 11 Urumqi - Kashgar by air
  12. Day 12 Departing from Kashgar, tour ends.
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Dong Fang Hotel in Beijing

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  • Beijing Xinqiao Hotel

    Days 1, 2

  • Hampton by Hilton Xi‘an South Gate City Wall

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  • Sofitel Xi'an on Renmin Square

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  • Xi Yu International Hotel Zhangye

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  • Zhangye Jiancheng Holiday Hotel

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  • Jiayuguan Kaitong Building

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  • Jiayuguan Holiday Plaza Hotel

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  • Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel

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  • Dunhuang Silk Road Yijun Hotel

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  • James Joyce Coffetel

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  • Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan

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  • Liyi Hotel (Turpan Grape Night Market Branch)

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  • Meilun Hotel, Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area

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  • Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)

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153

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18 to 80 years old

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  • EUSTACE
    · October 1st, 2025
    The trips was what I went for and got. The ships staff were great and tried to make me comfortable especially Cathy, the ship's officer who bought me the daily cruise guide and took me through it. Although I spoke little to no Chinese only using my translator she spoke to me in English and helped me with everything I needed.
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  • James
    · July 8th, 2025
    My wife and I were generally pleased with the total experience. There were a few hiccups but our main contact, Ben, was fast to respond to us. He was our lifeline!
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  • Winfried
    · June 20th, 2025
    Unfortunately one day less on the river than stated when booking. Good facilities; spacious, clean cabin. Spacious upper deck. Very good organization of the interesting excursions. The trip through the three gorges was really great, although the constant soundtrack from the commentator, who spoke only mediocre English, would have been dispensable. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Overall very good price/performance ratio
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    Asked on March 14th, 2022

    My friend and i have been to Beijing 2 times, is it possible we meet in Xi'an or change from Beijing to Shanghai?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written March 2022

      Sure, you can join the tour in Xian. However, China is closed to foreign visitors due to current Covid-19, and we are not sure when the policy would be changed. But if you live in China, you can join the tour. So it depends on whether you live in China, then we can make the tour for you.

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before April 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Trips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Silk Road Trips will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Silk Road Trips" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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