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12 Days China Silk Road Tour from Xian Zhangye Dunhuang to Urumqi

12 days
From Xi'an to Urumqi
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Xi'an

    Start point
    Xi'an Shi, Shaanxi, China (Xian airport or Train Station)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xian Downtown Hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Xi'an

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xian Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
    • Visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Visit to Datang Everbright City
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors and Horses
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Datang Everbright City
  3. Day 3

    Xi'an to Lanzhou

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lanzhou Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk or exploration of Xi'an Ancient City Wall
    • Visit to Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Visit to Xi'an Museum
    • Visit to Bell & Drum Tower Square
    • Visit to Muslim Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental on Xi'an Ancient City Wall
    Landmarks
    Xi'an Ancient City Wall
    Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    Bell & Drum Tower Square
    Muslim Quarter
  4. Day 4

    Lanzhou

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhangye Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Gansu Provincial Museum
    • Visit to Yellow River Mother Sculpture
    • Visit to Zhongshan Iron Bridge
    • Visit to White Pagoda Hill Park
    • Visit to Waterwheel Park
    • Exploration of Huanghe River Custom Tourist Line
    Landmarks
    Gansu Provincial Museum
    Huanghe River Custom Tourist Line
    Yellow River Mother Sculpture
    Zhongshan Iron Bridge
    White Pagoda Hill Park
    Waterwheel Park
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  5. Day 5

    Zhangye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zhangye Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Matisi Grottoes
    • Visit to Rainbow Mountain Scenic Area
    Landmarks
    Matisi Grottoes
    Rainbow Mountain Scenic Area
  6. Day 6

    Zhangye

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Jiayuguan Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Zhangye Giant Buddhist Temple
    • Visit to Jiayuguan Fort
    • Visit to Overhanging Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Zhangye Giant Buddhist Temple
    Jiayuguan Fort
    Overhanging Great Wall
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  7. Day 7

    Jiayuguan to Dunhuang

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dunhuang Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Crescent Spring and Echo Sand Mountain

    Optional Activities

    • Camel ride in the desert
    • Sand buggy ride in the desert
    • Exploration of Shazhou Night Market
    Landmarks
    Crescent Spring and Echo Sand Mountain
    Shazhou Night Market
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  8. Day 8

    Dunhuang to Turpan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Turpan Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Mogao Grottoes
    Landmarks
    Mogao Grottoes
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  9. Day 9

    Turpan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Turpan Downtown Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Turpan Karez Museum and underground tunnels
    • Visit to Sugong Pagoda (Emin Minaret)
    • 2-hour exploration of Jiaohe Ruins
    Landmarks
    Turpan Karez Museum
    Sugong Pagoda
    Jiaohe Ruins
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  10. Day 10

    Turpan to Urumqi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Urumqi Donwtonw Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    • Visit to Flaming Mountain and Grand Canyon
    • Visit to Tuyuk Valley (Tuyugou)
    • Visit to Mazar Village

    Optional Activities

    • Grape or preserved fruit tasting with villagers
    Landmarks
    Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    Flaming Mountain
    Tuyuk Valley
    Mazar Village
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  11. Day 11

    Urumqi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Urumqi Donwtonw Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Heavenly Lake
    • Visit to Xinjiang Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise on Heavenly Lake
    Landmarks
    Heavenly Lake
    Xinjiang Museum
  12. Day 12

    Departure from Urumqi

    End point
    Urumqi Xian, Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi Airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Xinjiang International Bazaar
    • Shopping and souvenir purchases at Xinjiang International Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Xinjiang International Bazaar

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