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

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 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Beijing

    Arrival in Beijing
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tian'anmen Square
    • Guided tour of the Forbidden City
    • Ascend to Jingshan Park for panoramic views
    • Explore traditional Hutongs
    • Beijing Opera Facial Makeup experience
    • Dinner of Peking Roasted Duck at Quanjude
    Landmarks
    Tian'anmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Hutongs
  3. Day 3

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Guided Tai Chi experience at Temple of Heaven
    Landmarks
    Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
    Temple of Heaven
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

    Beijing to Xi'an
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Summer Palace sites including Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Long Corridor, Marble Boat
    • Visit Yonghe Temple
    • View Tower of Buddhist Incense at Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Yonghe Temple
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Terracotta Army
    • Visit exhibit on peasant craftsmanship of terracotta warriors and horses
    • Cycle on the Ancient City Wall of Xi'an
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Ancient City Wall of Xi'an
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Zhangye

    Xi'an to Zhangye
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Zhangye

    Zhangye
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Buddha Temple
    • Explore Mati Si Grotto
    Landmarks
    Great Buddha Temple
    Mati Si Grotto
  8. Day 8

    Zhangye to Dunhuang

    Zhangye to Dunhuang
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Dunhuang

    Dunhuang
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Crescent Moon Lake
    • Explore Echoing-sand Mountain
    • Visit Mogao Caves

    Optional Activities

    • Sandboarding or 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

    • Visit Hecang Fortress
    • Explore Han Dynasty Great Wall remnants
    • Visit Pass of the Jade Gate
    Landmarks
    Hecang Fortress
    Pass of the Jade Gate
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Turpan

    Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Emin Minaret
    • Explore Karez Well System
    • Visit Ruins of Jiaohe City
    Landmarks
    Emin Minaret
    Karez Well System
    Ruins of Jiaohe City
  12. Day 12

    Turpan to Urumqi

    Turpan to Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Emin Minaret
    • Explore Karez Well System
    • Visit Ruins of Jiaohe City
    Landmarks
    Emin Minaret
    Karez Well System
    Ruins of Jiaohe City
  13. Day 13

    Urumqi to Kashgar

    Urumqi to Kashgar
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Id Kah Mosque
    • Visit Fragrant Concubine's tomb
    • Explore Sunday Bazaar
    • Stroll through Kashgar Old City
    Landmarks
    Id Kah Mosque
    Fragrant Concubine's tomb
    Sunday Bazaar
    Kashgar Old City
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Kashgar

    Kashgar
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karakul Lake
    Landmarks
    Karakul Lake
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Kashgar

    Kashgar
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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Pamir region landscapes and cultural sites
    Landmarks
    Pamir Plateau
  16. Day 16

    Departure from Kashgar

    Departure from Kashgar

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    April 21st, 2026
    The trip was amazing but at times, there was a breakdown in communication between the guides and the travellers e.g....
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    April 16th, 2026
    I had an amazing time ! The tour was very flexible to accommodate my needs. I enjoyed the trip and the tour guide...
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  • Chris
    January 25th, 2026
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