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Silk Road Tour from Kashgar to Xiahe and Lanzhou 14 Days

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From Kashgar to Lanzhou
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In-depth Cultural
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 - 20
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kashgar

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

    Kashgar to Taxkorgan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gemei Hotel (Tashkurgan China-Pakistan Friendship Road Branch)), Hotel (Tashkurgan East Search Culture Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karakul Lake
    • Visit White Sand Lake
    • View Muztagata peak and grassland yurts
    Landmarks
    Karakul Lake
    Muztagata
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  3. Day 3

    Taxkorgan to Kashgar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)), Hotel (Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area) ), Hotel (Meilun Hotel, Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stone City
    • Enjoy Taxkorgan small town scenery
    • View grassland outside town
    Landmarks
    Stone City
  4. Day 4

    Kashgar to Urumqi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Uyghur lunch at a local house including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jinhao Lizi Hotel (Urumqi International Grand Bazaar South Gate Subway Station Branch)), Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Urumqi Innovation Plaza), Hotel (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
  5. Day 5

    Urumqi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jinhao Lizi Hotel (Urumqi International Grand Bazaar South Gate Subway Station Branch)), Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Urumqi Innovation Plaza), Hotel (Holiday Inn Express Urumqi Railway Station)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
    Landmarks
    Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Urumqi to Turpan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Uyghur lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (James Joyce Coffetel), Hotel (Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan), Hotel (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
  7. Day 7

    Turpan - Liuyuan - Dunhuang

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel), Hotel (Dunhuang Silk Road Yijun Hotel), Hotel (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
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  8. Day 8

    Dunhuang to Jiayuguan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Jiayuguan Kaitong Building), Hotel (Jiuquan Wanxi International Hotel (Municipal Government Wanda Plaza Branch)), Hotel (Jiayuguan Hotel )

    Included Activities

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

    Jiayuguan to Zhangye

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhangye Jiancheng Holiday Hotel), Hotel (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
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  10. Day 10

    Zhangye

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matisi Monastery
    • Visit Zhangye Rainbow Danxia
    Landmarks
    Matisi Monastery
    Zhangye Rainbow Danxia
  11. Day 11

    Zhangye to Lanzhou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Hotel, South Tianshui Road), Hotel (Yuluxe Lanzhou), Hotel (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
  12. Day 12

    Lanzhou to Xiahe (Labrang)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xiahe Tianzhu International Hote), Hotel (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
  13. Day 13

    Xiahe (Labrang) to Lanzhou

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Hotel, South Tianshui Road), Hotel (Yuluxe Lanzhou), Hotel (Lavande Hotel Lanzhou West Railway Station Old Street)

    Included Activities

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

    Lanzhou

    End point
    Lanzhou Shi, Gansu, China (Lanzhou Airport, 08:00 - 22:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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