Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kashgar
Kashgar- Start point
- Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)), Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) ), Hotel 4* (Meilun Hotel, Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)
- Day 2
Kashgar to Taxkorgan
Kashgar to Taxkorgan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Gemei Hotel (Tashkurgan China-Pakistan Friendship Road Branch)), Hotel 4* (Tashkurgan East Search Culture Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Karakul Lake
- Visit White Sand Lake
- View Muztagata peak and grassland yurts
Landmarks Karakul Lake Muztagata 
- Day 3
Taxkorgan to Kashgar
Taxkorgan to Kashgar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)), Hotel 4* (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) ), Hotel 4* (Meilun Hotel, Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)
Included Activities
- Visit Stone City
- Enjoy Taxkorgan small town scenery
- View grassland outside town
Landmarks Stone City - Day 4
Kashgar to Urumqi
Kashgar to Urumqi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Uyghur lunch at a local house including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jinhao Lizi Hotel (Urumqi International Grand Bazaar South Gate Subway Station Branch)), Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Urumqi Innovation Plaza), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Railway Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
- Explore Kashgar Old Town
- Visit Id Ghar Mosque
- Lunch at local Uyghur house (authentic Uyghur food including nang bread and hand-stretched noodles)
Optional Activities
- Taste local snacks in Old Town (Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits)
Landmarks Apa Hoja Mausoleum Kashgar Old Town Id Ghar Mosque - Day 5
Urumqi
Urumqi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Jinhao Lizi Hotel (Urumqi International Grand Bazaar South Gate Subway Station Branch)), Hotel 4* (Hampton by Hilton Urumqi Innovation Plaza), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Railway Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
Landmarks Heavenly Lake (Tianchi) 
- Day 6
Urumqi to Turpan
Urumqi to Turpan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Uyghur lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (James Joyce Coffetel), Hotel 4* (Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Turpan by IHG)
Included Activities
- Visit Ancient City of Jiaohe
- Visit Karez Irrigation System
- View Emin Minaret
- Visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Landmarks Ancient City of Jiaohe Karez Irrigation System Emin Minaret Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves Flaming Mountain - Day 7
Turpan - Liuyuan - Dunhuang
Turpan - Liuyuan - Dunhuang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel), Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Silk Road Yijun Hotel), Hotel 4* (Dunhuang International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes)
- View Crescent Spring
Optional Activities
- Explore Dunhuang night market
- Watch performance copied from Mogao Caves
Landmarks Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes) Crescent Spring 
- Day 8
Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
Dunhuang to Jiayuguan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* ( Jiayuguan Kaitong Building), Hotel 5* (Jiuquan Wanxi International Hotel (Municipal Government Wanda Plaza Branch)), Hotel 4* (Jiayuguan Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Mogao Caves
Landmarks Mogao Caves Qilian Mountains 
- 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
- Climb Overhanging Great Wall
- Visit Wei and Jin Ancient Cemetery
Landmarks Jiayuguan Fortress Overhanging Great Wall Wei and Jin Ancient Cemetery 
- 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 Matisi Monastery
- Visit Zhangye Rainbow Danxia
Landmarks Matisi Monastery Zhangye Rainbow Danxia - Day 11
Zhangye to Lanzhou
Zhangye to Lanzhou- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Hotel, South Tianshui Road), Hotel 5* (Yuluxe Lanzhou), Hotel 4* (Lavande Hotel Lanzhou West Railway Station Old Street)
Included Activities
- Visit Zhangshan Iron Bridge
- Visit Water Wheel Park
- 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 - Day 12
Lanzhou to Xiahe (Labrang)
Lanzhou to Xiahe (Labrang)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Xiahe Tianzhu International Hote), Hotel 4* (Xiahe Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Bingling Temple Grottoes
- Speedboat ride on Yellow River across Liujiaxia Reservoir
Optional Activities
- Wander Tibetan town of Xiahe
Landmarks Bingling Temple Grottoes Liujiaxia Reservoir - Day 13
Xiahe (Labrang) to Lanzhou
Xiahe (Labrang) to Lanzhou- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Hotel, South Tianshui Road), Hotel 5* (Yuluxe Lanzhou), Hotel 4* (Lavande Hotel Lanzhou West Railway Station Old Street)
Included Activities
- Visit Labrang Monastery with local lama guide
Landmarks Labrang Monastery - Day 14
Lanzhou
Lanzhou- End point
- Lanzhou Shi, Gansu, China (Lanzhou Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
