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【CHINA】Discover the ancient Silk Road 17 Days Tour Package

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From Urumqi to Xi'an
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 38
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Urumqi

    Urumqi
    Start point
    Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang 830000, China (Main Entrance, 00:00 - 23:55)
  3. Day 2

    Hemu

    Hemu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hemu scenic area
    • Panoramic views from small hills around Hemu village
    Landmarks
    Hemu Scenic Area
    Hemu River
  4. Day 3

    Kanas Lake

    Kanas Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Kanas Lake scenic area tour
    • Visit Camel Jin Bay
    • Visit Romantic Birch Forest
    • Visit Magic Wolong Bay
    • Lake cruise
    • Sightseeing car to Fish Pavilion
    Landmarks
    Kanas Lake
    Camel Jin Bay
    Romantic Birch Forest
    Magic Wolong Bay
    Kanas Lake Fish Pavilion
  5. Day 4

    Kanas to Urumqi to Turpan

    Kanas to Urumqi to Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum
    Salt Lake
    Dabancheng Wind Power Station
    Dabancheng Ancient Town
  6. Day 5

    Turpan

    Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jiaohe Ancient City visit
    • Huoyanshan visit
    • Grape Valley visit
    • Karez Well visit
    Landmarks
    Jiaohe Ancient City
    Huoyanshan
    Grape Valley
    Karez Well
  7. Day 6

    Liuyuan to Dunhuang

    Liuyuan to Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mingsha Mountain (Singing Sand Mountain) visit
    • Crescent Spring visit
    • Mogao Caves visit
    • Shazhou night market visit

    Optional Activities

    • Sand sliding
    • Sand skiing
    • Camel riding
    Landmarks
    Mingsha Mountain
    Crescent Spring
    Mogao Caves
    Shazhou Night Market
  8. Day 7

    Dunhuang to Jiayuguan

    Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Mogao Grottoes visit
    Landmarks
    Mogao Grottoes
  9. Day 8

    Jiayuguan to Lanzhou

    Jiayuguan to Lanzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Jiayuguan Tower visit
    • Zhangye Colorful Landform visit
    Landmarks
    Jiayuguan Tower
    Zhangye Colorful Landform
  10. Day 9

    Lanzhou to Xiahe

    Lanzhou to Xiahe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zhongshan Iron Bridge visit
    • Mother Statue of the Yellow River visit
    • Waterwheel Garden visit
    Landmarks
    Zhongshan Iron Bridge
    Mother Statue of the Yellow River
    Waterwheel Garden
  11. Day 10

    Xiahe to Dibu

    Xiahe to Dibu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Labrang Temple visit
    • Gahai Lake visit
    Landmarks
    Labrang Temple
    Gahai Lake
  12. Day 11

    Dibu to Dangchang

    Dibu to Dangchang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zhagana village visit
    Landmarks
    Zhagana
  13. Day 12

    Dangchang

    Dangchang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guan ergou National Forest Park visit
    • Hiking trails
    Landmarks
    Guan ergou National Forest Park
  14. Day 13

    Dangchang to Tianshui

    Dangchang to Tianshui
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fuxi Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Fuxi Temple
  15. Day 14

    Tianshui to Xi'an

    Tianshui to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Maijishan Grottoes visit
    Landmarks
    Maijishan Grottoes
  16. Day 15

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Culture Show)

    Included Activities

    • Xi'an Museum visit
    • Chinese calligraphy writing experience
    • Shadow play performance
    • Big Wild Goose Pagoda visit
    • Da Tang Culture and Art Leisure Area visit
    • Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Culture Show
    Landmarks
    Xi'an Museum
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Da Tang Culture and Art Leisure Area
  17. Day 16

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Warriors Museum visit
    • Electric car exploration of archaeological site
    • Ancient City Wall bicycle ride (two hours)
    • The Muslim Street visit
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors Museum
    Ancient City Wall
    The Muslim Street
  18. Day 17

    Xi'an Departure

    Xi'an Departure
    End point
    Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 西安咸阳国际机场, Airport Rd 空港大道, Xianyang Shi, Shaanxi 712000, China (Main Entrance, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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