Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Shanghai
Shanghai- Start point
- Shanghai, China (Shanghai Airport , 08:00 - 22:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai)
- Day 2
Shanghai
Shanghai- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Kingtown Hotel Plaza Shanghai)
Included Activities
- City exploration by metro and taxi with local guide
- Visit the Bund
- Visit Yu Garden
- Visit Xintiandi
Landmarks The Bund Yu Garden Xintiandi - Day 3
Shanghai to Xi'an
Shanghai to Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (City Centre Days Inn (Bell Tower))
- Day 4
Xi'an
Xi'an- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (City Centre Days Inn (Bell Tower))
Included Activities
- Visit Terra-cotta Warriors
- Walk or ride bike on the old City Wall
- Explore Muslim Quarter
Landmarks Terra-cotta Warriors Xi'an City Wall Muslim Quarter - Day 5
Xi'an to Lanzhou
Xi'an to Lanzhou- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Cloud Hotel Lanzhou Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street Branch)
- Day 6
Lanzhou to Xiahe
Lanzhou to Xiahe- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Landmarks Labrang Monastery - Day 7
Xiahe to Xining
Xiahe to Xining- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (CHEERMAY Hotel (Xining Railway Station Xinqian Wangfujing))
Included Activities
- Visit Rongwo Monastery
Landmarks Rongwo Monastery - Day 8
Xining to Danxia
Xining to Danxia- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Yunji Hotel Colorful Danxia Scenic Area Store)
Included Activities
- Visit Kumbum Monastery
Landmarks Kumbum Monastery - Day 9
Danxia to Jiayuguan
Danxia to Jiayuguan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Railway Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Danxia Mount
- Visit Jiayuguan Fort
Landmarks Danxia Mount Jiayuguan Fort - Day 10
Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
Jiayuguan to Dunhuang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Dunhuang Hotel Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Minshan Sha (Singing Sand Dunes)
- Visit Crescent Moon Spring
Optional Activities
- Explore Dunhuang night market
Landmarks Minshan Sha (Singing Sand Dunes) Crescent Moon Spring - Day 11
Dunhuang to Turpan
Dunhuang to Turpan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Turpan Karez Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mogao Caves
Landmarks Mogao Caves - Day 12
Turpan
Turpan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Turpan Karez Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
- Visit Ancient City of Jiaohe
- Visit Gaochang
- Visit Karez Irrigation System
- Visit Emin Minaret
Optional Activities
- Taste dried fruits on own cost
- Eat Uyghur food on own cost
Landmarks Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves Ancient City of Jiaohe Gaochang Karez Irrigation System Emin Minaret - Day 13
Turpan to Urumqi
Turpan to Urumqi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs at Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar - Day 14
Urumqi to Kashgar
Urumqi to Kashgar- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* ( Lavande Hotel Kashigar Ancient City)
Included Activities
- Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
Landmarks Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) - Day 15
Kashgar
Kashgar- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* ( Lavande Hotel Kashigar Ancient City)
Included Activities
- Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
- Explore Kashgar old town
- Visit Handicraft Street
- Visit Id Ghar Mosque
Optional Activities
- Taste local snacks (Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits)
- Visit Animal Bazaar (Sundays only)
Landmarks Apa Hoja Mausoleum Kashgar Old Town Handicraft Street Id Ghar Mosque Animal Bazaar - Day 16
Kashgar to Taxkorgan
Kashgar to Taxkorgan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Qiutang Yinfu Hotel)
Included Activities
- View red mountains on China-Pakistan Friendship Highway
- Visit White Sand Lake
- Visit Karakul Lake
Optional Activities
- Taste yak hot pot for dinner
Landmarks Karakul Lake Muztag Ata - Day 17
Taxkorgan to Kashgar
Taxkorgan to Kashgar- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Enjoy Taxkorgan small town scenery
- Visit Stone City
- View Pamir Plateau grassland
Landmarks Stone City - Day 18
Kashgar
Kashgar- End point
- Kashi Shi, Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
