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China Silk Road Encompass: Kashgar to Beijing 18D

18 days
From Kashgar to Beijing
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 30
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kashgar

    Kashgar
    Start point
    Kashi Shi, Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area))
  2. Day 2

    Kashgar to Tashkurgan

    Kashgar to Tashkurgan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    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 beside White Sand Mountain
    • Visit Karakul Lake with views of Muztagata mountain
    Landmarks
    White Sand Lake
    Karakul Lake
    Muztagata
  3. Day 3

    Tashkurgan to Kashgar

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stone City in Tashkurgan (2000-year-old ruins)
    Landmarks
    Stone City
  4. Day 4

    Kashgar to Urumqi

    Kashgar to Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau at a local Uyghur home)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Atour Hotel Urumqi Minzhu Road)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
    • Explore Kashgar Old Town
    • Visit Handicraft Street
    • Visit Id Ghar Mosque (largest in Xinjiang)
    • Lunch at local Uyghur home with traditional Uyghur cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Taste local snacks in Old Town (Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits)
    • Visit Animal Bazaar (opens only on Sundays)
    Landmarks
    Apa Hoja Mausoleum
    Kashgar Old Town
    Id Ghar Mosque
    Animal Bazaar
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  5. Day 5

    Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Turpan

    Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (James Joyce Coffetel), Hotel 4* (Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tianchi (Heavenly Lake)
    • Visit Urumqi Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Tianchi (Heavenly Lake)
    Urumqi Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
    Tianshan Mountains
  6. Day 6

    Turpan

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    • Visit Ancient City of Jiaohe
    • Visit Ancient City of Gaochang
    • Visit Karez Irrigation System
    • Visit Emin Minaret
    • Taste dried fruits and Uyghur food at lunch
    Landmarks
    Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    Ancient City of Jiaohe
    Ancient City of Gaochang
    Karez Irrigation System
    Emin Minaret
  7. Day 7

    Turpan to Dunhuang

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes)
    • View Crescent Spring in the dunes

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dunhuang night market
    • Watch performance copied from Mogao Caves
    Landmarks
    Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes)
    Crescent Spring
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  8. Day 8

    Dunhuang to Jiayuguan

    Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Jiayuguan Holiday Plaza Hotel), Hotel 4* (Jiayuguan Kaitong Building)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Caves
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves
    Qilian Mountains
  9. Day 9

    Jiayuguan to Zhangye

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jiayuguan Fortress (western end of Great Wall)
    • Climb Overhanging Great Wall
    • Visit Wei and Jin Ancient Cemetery (tomb brick paintings)
    Landmarks
    Jiayuguan Fortress
    Overhanging Great Wall
    Wei and Jin Ancient Cemetery
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  10. Day 10

    Zhangye

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Giant Buddha Monastery (Dafo Temple)
    • Visit Matisi Monastery (Tibetan Buddhism)
    • Visit Zhangye Danxia (Rainbow mountains)
    Landmarks
    Giant Buddha Monastery (Dafo Temple)
    Matisi Monastery
    Zhangye Danxia
  11. Day 11

    Zhangye to Lanzhou

    Zhangye to Lanzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Hotel, South Tianshui Road)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zhangshan Iron Bridge
    • Visit Water Wheel Park by the Yellow River
    • Visit White Pagoda Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gansu Provincial Museum (if tickets available)
    Landmarks
    Gansu Provincial Museum
    Zhangshan Iron Bridge
    Water Wheel Park
    White Pagoda Hill
  12. Day 12

    Lanzhou to Bingling Temple to Xiahe

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

    Included Activities

    • Ferry across Liujiaxia Reservoir
    • Visit Binglingsi Grottos
    Landmarks
    Binglingsi Grottos
    Liujiaxia Reservoir
    Yellow River
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  13. Day 13

    Xiahe to Lanzhou

    Xiahe to Lanzhou
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Hotel, South Tianshui Road)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Labrang Monastery with local lama guide
    Landmarks
    Labrang Monastery
  14. Day 14

    Lanzhou to Xian

    Lanzhou to Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Xi'an Bell Tower North Street), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Bell Tower)

    Included Activities

    • Visit City Wall (built Ming Dynasty, nearly 14km)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk or ride bike on the City Wall
    • Visit Grand Mosque in Muslim Quarter
    Landmarks
    Xian City Wall
    Grand Mosque
    Muslim Quarter
  15. Day 15

    Xian to Beijing

    Xian to Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Beijing Xinqiao Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
    Landmarks
    Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
  16. Day 16

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Beijing Xinqiao Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mutianyu Great Wall (built 600 years ago in early Ming Dynasty)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk up Great Wall
    • Take cable car up Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
  17. Day 17

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Beijing Xinqiao Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Visit Summer Palace with Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Summer Palace
    Kunming Lake
    Longevity Hill
  18. Day 18

    Beijing to Departure

    Beijing to Departure
    End point
    Beijing, China (Beijing Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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