Itinerary
- Day 1
Xi'an
You'll arrive in Xi'an and get picked up from the airport for transfer to your hotel. This gives you time to settle in and rest after your journey to this historic Silk Road city.
- Start point
- Xi'an Shi, Shaanxi, China (Xian Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Hotel (Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Huimin Street Branch))
- Day 2
Xi'an
After an hour's drive, you reach the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum to see the three excavation pits with their 2000-year-old figures. Back in Xi'an, you'll walk the 14-km Ming Dynasty City Wall and then head into the Muslim Quarter to wander through markets, shops, and grab some food at local restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Hotel (Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Huimin Street Branch))
Included Activities
- Visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
- Explore Xi'an City Wall
- Visit Muslim Quarter
Landmarks Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Xi'an City Wall Muslim Quarter - Day 3
Xi'an to Lanzhou
The morning's free for you to do as you like around Xi'an. Later you board a 3-hour bullet train heading to Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, and get transferred to your hotel upon arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ibis Hotel (Xiguan Subway Station, Lanzhou Zhangye Road))
- Day 4
Lanzhou to Labrang
You'll drive for 4 hours to reach Xiahe (called Labrang in Tibetan). In the afternoon, visit Labrang Monastery, one of the six largest Tibetan monasteries, where you can see typical Tibetan Buddhist culture and practices firsthand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Labrang Monastery
Landmarks Labrang Monastery 
- Day 5
Labrang to Xining
The drive to Xining takes you through grasslands where you'll see Tibetan villages along the way. You'll stop in Tongren to check out Rongwo Monastery, a well-known Tibetan temple in Qinghai Province, before heading to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Campanile Hotel Xining Railway Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Rongwo Monastery
Landmarks Rongwo Monastery - Day 6
Xining to Zhangye
Start by visiting Kumbum, one of the six largest Tibetan monasteries, to see well-preserved relics, colorful statues, and intricate yak butter carvings. This is the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, founder of the Yellow Hat Sect. Later, catch a 2-hour bullet train to Zhangye and transfer to Danxia town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Orange Hotel(Zhangye West Station))
Included Activities
- Visit Kumbum Monastery
Landmarks Kumbum Monastery - Day 7
Zhangye to Jiayuguan
Morning takes you to Danxia Mount to see its colorful clay formations. From there, you drive 2 hours to Jiayuguan to visit the western end of the Ming Great Wall and the Jiayuguan Fort, a UNESCO cultural heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LAVANDEJIAYUGUANDAJUYUANDIAN)
Included Activities
- Visit Danxia Mount
- Visit Jiayuguan Fort
Landmarks Danxia Mount Jiayuguan Fort 
- Day 8
Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
A 5-hour drive through the Gobi Desert brings you to Dunhuang. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring. If you're interested, explore the Dunhuang night market after dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dunhuang Yuntian International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market))
Included Activities
- Visit Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring
Optional Activities
- Explore Dunhuang night market
Landmarks Singing Sand Dunes Crescent Moon Spring 
- Day 9
Dunhuang to Turpan
Morning visit to Mogao Caves, a gem from the ancient Silk Road with history dating to the 4th century. You'll see colorful frescoes and Buddha statues with a local guide explaining the Buddhist stories. Later, drive to Liuyuan station and catch a 3-hour bullet train to Turpan in Xinjiang.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turpan Karez Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mogao Caves
Landmarks Mogao Caves 
- Day 10
Turpan
With a local guide, you'll explore Turpan's Silk Road sites including Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, the ancient cities of Jiaohe and Gaochang, the Karez Irrigation System, and Emin Minaret. Lunch offers a chance to try dried fruits and Uyghur food at your own cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Turpan Karez Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
- Visit Ancient City of Jiaohe
- Visit Ancient City of Gaochang
- Visit Karez Irrigation System
- Visit Emin Minaret
Optional Activities
- Taste dried fruits
- Eat Uyghur food for lunch (at own cost)
Landmarks Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves Ancient City of Jiaohe Ancient City of Gaochang Karez Irrigation System Emin Minaret - Day 11
Turpan to Urumqi
Drive 3 hours to Urumqi and spend time at the Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar shopping for souvenirs. After that, head to your hotel to rest and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar 
- Day 12
Urumqi to Kashgar
An hour's drive takes you to Heavenly Lake, a high mountain lake in the Tianshan Mountains. Later, you board an approximately 13-hour overnight train heading to Kashgar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
Landmarks Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) - Day 13
Kashgar
With a local guide, explore Kashgar starting at Apa Hoja Mausoleum from 1640, featuring distinctive Uyghur architecture with blue tiles, domes, and minarets. Wander the old town's historic shops, workshops, restaurants, bakeries, and tea houses. Check out Handicraft Street for traditional music instruments and bronze vessels. Try local snacks like Nang bread, grilled eggs, and dried fruits. Visit Id Ghar Mosque (Xinjiang's largest), remembering to wear long pants and cover shoulders if you're a woman. If it's Sunday, also visit the Animal Bazaar near the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
- Explore Kashgar old town
- Visit Handicraft Street
- Visit Id Ghar Mosque
Optional Activities
- Visit Animal Bazaar (Sundays only)
- Taste local snacks such as Nang bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits
Landmarks Apa Hoja Mausoleum Kashgar old town Handicraft Street Id Ghar Mosque Animal Bazaar 
- Day 14
Kashgar
You'll transfer to Kashgar airport for your departure flight, wrapping up your Silk Road tour.
- End point
- Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Kashgar Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
