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Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days

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Start and end in Beijing
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  • Desert landscape with large sand dune and small oasis.
  • Desert oasis with a lake surrounded by sand dunes.
  • Ruins of ancient city in desert landscape under blue sky.
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  • A serene alpine lake of deep blue water reflects rugged snow-capped mountain peaks beneath a crystal sky.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit traditional hutongs (Beijing's historic lanes)
    • Explore courtyards with historical significance
    • Sample Beijing street food
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

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    Included Activities

    • Tiananmen Square visit including Mao's mausoleum
    • Forbidden City guided tour
    • Temple of Heaven visit
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Mao Zedong Mausoleum
    Forbidden City
    Temple of Heaven
    Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
  3. Day 3

    Beijing - Great Wall - Beijing

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Huanghuacheng Great Wall hike
    • Pearl factory visit
    Landmarks
    Huanghuacheng Great Wall
  4. Day 4

    Beijing to Xi'an

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey Beijing to Xi'an

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local dishes at Muslim Quarter food stalls (Halal skewers, roast mutton, persimmon cakes)
    Landmarks
    Muslim Quarter Xi'an
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  5. Day 5

    Xi'an

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Terracotta Warriors site guided tour
    • Jade carving factory visit
    • Xi'an City Wall visit

    Optional Activities

    • Rent bike or electric bike to cycle along Xi'an City Wall
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Xi'an City Wall
  6. Day 6

    Xi'an to Dunhuang

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    Included Activities

    • Flight from Xi'an to Dunhuang
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  7. Day 7

    Dunhuang

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mogao Grottoes visit
    • Crescent Moon Lake visit
    • Singing Sand Dunes visit
    Landmarks
    Mogao Grottoes
    Crescent Moon Lake
    Singing Sand Dunes
  8. Day 8

    Dunhuang to Turpan

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Dunhuang Museum visit
    • High-speed train journey Dunhuang to Turpan
    Landmarks
    Dunhuang Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Turpan

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    Included Activities

    • Flaming Mountain visit
    • Flaming Mountain Museum visit
    • Gaochang ruins visit
    • Traditional Uyghur village visit
    • Bezeklik Caves visit
    • Jiaohe Ruins visit
    Landmarks
    Flaming Mountain
    Gaochang Ruins
    Bezeklik Caves
    Jiaohe Ruins
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  10. Day 10

    Turpan to Urumqi

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    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Karez Irrigation System visit
    • Emin Minaret visit
    • Red Hill Pagoda and Park visit
    • Grand Bazaar walk
    Landmarks
    Karez Irrigation System
    Emin Minaret
    Red Hill Pagoda and Park
    Grand Bazaar Urumqi
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  11. Day 11

    Urumqi

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    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a Kazak village)

    Included Activities

    • Heavenly Lake visit
    • Lunch at Kazak village
    Landmarks
    Heavenly Lake
    Bogda Peak
  12. Day 12

    Urumqi to Kashgar

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Urumqi to Kashgar
    • Id Kah Mosque visit
    • Uyghur alleys walk

    Optional Activities

    • Stop for brick tea and enjoy Uyghur music in Ustang Boyi
    Landmarks
    Id Kah Mosque
    Ustang Boyi Old Streets
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  13. Day 13

    Kashgar

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    • Old town of Kashgar exploration
    • Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja visit

    Optional Activities

    • Sunday Bazaar visit (if visit falls on Sunday)
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    Sunday Bazaar Kashgar
    Old Town Kashgar
    Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja
  14. Day 14

    Kashgar to Beijing

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Kashgar to Beijing
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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