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China Silk Road 16D: Beijing, Xian, Lanzhou, Labrang, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar

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From Beijing to Kashgar
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    Beijing, China (Beijing Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Beijing Xinqiao Hotel), Hotel 4* (Beijing Holiday Inn Express Wangfujing )
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  3. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Beijing Xinqiao Hotel), Hotel 4* (Beijing Holiday Inn Express Wangfujing )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu section of Great Wall
    • Guided exploration of Great Wall
    • Lunch at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride up the Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
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  4. Day 3

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Xi‘an South Gate City Wall), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Bell Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tian'anmen Square
    • Walking tour of Forbidden City
    • Guided exploration of main palace buildings
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Bullet train to Xi'an
    Landmarks
    Tian'anmen Square
    Forbidden City
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  5. Day 4

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Xi‘an South Gate City Wall), Guesthouse (Furong Floral Hote Baihe Huagu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
    • Visit Muslim Quarter
    • Visit Grand Mosque
    Landmarks
    Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
    Grand Mosque
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  6. Day 5

    Xi'an to Linxia

    Xi'an to Linxia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Madison Hotel Linxia County Bafang Shisan Xiang), Hotel 4* (Linxia Tianyuan Wanda Jin Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Xi'an City Wall
    • Bullet train to Lanzhou

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride on City Wall
    Landmarks
    Xi'an City Wall
  7. Day 6

    Linxia to Xiahe

    Linxia to Xiahe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Xiahe Tianzhu International Hotel), Hotel 4* (Xiahe Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Bingling Temple
    • Visit Bingling Grottos
    Landmarks
    Bingling Temple Grottos
    Labrang Monastery
  8. Day 7

    Xiahe to Zhangye

    Xiahe to Zhangye
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Zhangye Jiancheng Holiday Hotel), Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Zhangye West Railway Station)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Labrang Monastery
    • Bullet train to Zhangye
    Landmarks
    Labrang Monastery
  9. Day 8

    Zhangye to Jiayuguan

    Zhangye to Jiayuguan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Jiayuguan Kaitong Building)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zhangye Rainbow Danxia
    • Visit Jiayuguan Fort
    Landmarks
    Zhangye Rainbow Danxia
    Jiayuguan Fort
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  10. Day 9

    Jiayuguan to Dunhuang

    Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel), Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Silk Road Yijun Hotel), Hotel 4* (Dunhuang International Hotel), Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Singing Sand Dunes
    • Visit Crescent Moon Spring

    Optional Activities

    • Camel ride at sand dunes
    • Night market exploration
    • Dunhuang performance
    Landmarks
    Singing Sand Dunes
    Crescent Moon Spring
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  11. Day 10

    Dunhuang to Turpan

    Dunhuang to Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (James Joyce Coffetel), Hotel 4* (Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Caves
    • Bullet train to Turpan
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves
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  12. Day 11

    Turpan

    Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Uyghur food)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (James Joyce Coffetel), Hotel 4* (Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bezklik Grottos
    • Visit Ancient City of Jiaohe
    • Visit Ancient City of Gaochang
    • Visit Karez Irrigation System
    • Visit Emin Minaret
    • Taste local dried fruits
    • Uyghur food experience
    Landmarks
    Bezklik Grottos
    Ancient City of Jiaohe
    Ancient City of Gaochang
    Emin Minaret
  13. Day 12

    Turpan to Urumqi

    Turpan to Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Atour Hotel Urumqi Minzhu Road), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Railway Station), Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Urumqi Innovation Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tianchi (Heavenly Lake)
    • Visit Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Tianchi (Heavenly Lake)
    Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
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  14. Day 13

    Urumqi to Kashgar

    Urumqi to Kashgar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Uyghur food at local Uyghur house including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)), Hotel 4* (Meilun Hotel, Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area), Hotel 4* (Mercure Kashgar (Gucheng Scenic Area))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Kashgar
    • Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
    • Explore Kashgar old town
    • Visit Id Ghar Mosque
    • Lunch at local Uyghur house

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Animal Bazaar (Sundays only)
    Landmarks
    Apa Hoja Mausoleum
    Kashgar Old Town
    Id Ghar Mosque
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  15. Day 14

    Kashgar to Tashkurgan

    Kashgar to Tashkurgan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)), Hotel 4* (Tashkurgan East Search Culture Hotel ), Hotel 4* (Wanda Moments Tashkurrgan), Hotel 4* (Vienna International Hotel in Tashkurgan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit White Sand Lake
    • Visit Karakul Lake
    Landmarks
    White Sand Lake
    Karakul Lake
    Muztagata
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  16. Day 15

    Tashkurgan to Kashgar

    Tashkurgan to Kashgar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)), Hotel 4* (Meilun Hotel, Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area), Hotel 4* (Mercure Kashgar (Gucheng Scenic Area))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stone City
    Landmarks
    Stone City
  17. Day 16

    Kashgar

    Kashgar
    End point
    Kashi Shi, Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashi (Kashgar) Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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