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16 Days China Embarking on the Timeless Silk Road (private guide & driver)customizable

16 days
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
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 85
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Beijing

    Arrival in Beijing
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tian'anmen Square
    • Explore Forbidden City
    • Jingshan Park visit for panoramic views
    • Rickshaw tour through Hutongs
    Landmarks
    Tian'anmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mutianyu Great Wall cable car/ski lift access
    • Great Wall hiking
    • Temple of Heaven park exploration
    • Watch Tai chi practice
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu Great Wall
    Temple of Heaven
    Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest
    Echo Wall
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Summer Palace exploration
    • Yonghe Temple visit
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Yonghe Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Army site visit and exploration
    • Terracotta Army museum exhibition
    • Bell & Drum Tower Square walk
    • Muslim Quarter food street exploration
    • Great Mosque visit
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Bell & Drum Tower Square
    Great Mosque
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Zhangye

    Xi'an to Zhangye
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Danxia National Geological Park visit
    Landmarks
    Danxia National Geological Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Zhangye

    Zhangye
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Great Buddha Temple exploration
    • Mati Si Grotto caves exploration
    Landmarks
    Great Buddha Temple
    Mati Si Grotto
  8. Day 8

    Zhangye to Dunhuang

    Zhangye to Dunhuang
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Jiayuguan Pass visit
    • Hanging Great Wall visit
    Landmarks
    Jiayuguan Pass
    Hanging Great Wall
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  9. Day 9

    Dunhuang

    Dunhuang
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Crescent Moon Lake visit
    • Echoing-sand Mountain exploration
    • Mogao Caves visit

    Optional Activities

    • Sandboarding at Echoing-sand Mountain
    • Camel riding at Echoing-sand Mountain
    Landmarks
    Crescent Moon Lake
    Echoing-sand Mountain
    Mogao Caves
  10. Day 10

    Dunhuang to Turpan

    Dunhuang to Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hecang Fortress exploration
    • Han Dynasty Great Wall section exploration
    • Pass of the Jade Gate visit
    Landmarks
    Hecang Fortress
    Pass of the Jade Gate
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Turpan

    Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Emin Minaret visit
    • Karez Well System exploration
    • Ruins of Jiaohe City visit
    Landmarks
    Emin Minaret
    Karez Well System
    Ruins of Jiaohe City
  12. Day 12

    Turpan to Urumqi

    Turpan to Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Emin Minaret visit
    • Karez Well System exploration
    • Ruins of Jiaohe City visit
    Landmarks
    Emin Minaret
    Karez Well System
    Ruins of Jiaohe City
  13. Day 13

    Turpan to Kashgar

    Turpan to Kashgar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Id Kah Mosque visit
    • Fragrant Concubine tomb visit
    • Sunday Bazaar exploration
    • Kashgar Old City exploration
    Landmarks
    Id Kah Mosque
    Fragrant Concubine Tomb
    Sunday Bazaar
    Kashgar Old City
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Karakul Lake

    Karakul Lake
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Karakul Lake visit
    Landmarks
    Karakul Lake
  15. Day 15

    Pamir Region

    Pamir Region
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Pamir region exploration
    Landmarks
    Pamir Plateau
  16. Day 16

    Departure

    Departure

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Rating
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    April 21st, 2026
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    April 16th, 2026
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  • Chris
    January 25th, 2026
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