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13 Days Highlights Silk Road Small Group Tour | Northwest China Package Adventure (Max 20)

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From Kashgar to Xining

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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kashgar
Kashgar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Inn by Radisson Kashi Dongcheng Approval Bureau)
Included Activities
- Explore the Old City of Kashgar under night sky
Landmarks
Old City of Kashgar
Day 2
Kashgar - Tashkurgan
Kashgar - Tashkurgan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tashkurgan Guest House)
Included Activities
- Visit Baisha Lake (Chakrak Lake)
- Visit Karakul Lake
- Explore Taxkorgan Wetland
Landmarks
China-Pakistan Friendship Highway
Baisha Lake (Chakrak Lake)
Karakul Lake
Taxkorgan Wetland
Muztagh Ata Glacier
Kongur Peak
Day 3
Tashkurgan - Kashgar
Tashkurgan - Kashgar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Inn by Radisson Kashi Dongcheng Approval Bureau)
Included Activities
- Visit Stone City (Tashkurgan Fort)
- Explore Alaer Golden Grasslands
Landmarks
Stone City (Tashkurgan Fort)
Alar Golden Grassland
Tashkurgan River Valley
Day 4
Kashgar to Urumqi
Kashgar to Urumqi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hantang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Watch entrance ceremony at East Gate of Kashgar's Ancient City
- Explore Kashgar Old City streets and traditional homes
- Visit Id Kah Mosque
Landmarks
Kashgar Old City
Id Kah Mosque
Day 5
Urumqi - Tianchi Lake - Urumqi
Urumqi - Tianchi Lake - Urumqi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hantang Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk around Heavenly Lake of Tianshan
Optional Activities
- Lake cruise (available at own expense)
- Mayashan cable car (available at own expense)
- Browse and shop at International Grand Bazaar
Landmarks
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan (Tianchi Lake)
Bogda Peak
International Grand Bazaar
Day 6
Urumqi - Turpan
Urumqi - Turpan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan administrative The Heart of Pai)
Included Activities
- Visit Tuyoq Valley (Mazar Village)
- Visit Emin Minaret (Sugong Tower)
- Explore Ancient City of Jiaohe
Landmarks
Flaming Mountains Grand Canyon
Tuyoq Valley (Mazar Village)
Emin Minaret (Sugong Tower)
Ancient City of Jiaohe
Day 7
Turpan - Dunhuang
Turpan - Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Grand Sun Hotel Dunhuang)
Optional Activities
- Visit Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market
Landmarks
Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market
Day 8
Dunhuang
Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Grand Sun Hotel Dunhuang)
Included Activities
- Visit Mogao Caves (Thousand Buddha Caves) and Digital Exhibition Center
- Explore Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area
- Visit Crescent Spring
Landmarks
Mogao Caves (Thousand Buddha Caves)
Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center
Mingsha Mountain (Echoing Sand Mountain)
Crescent Spring
Day 9
Dunhuang - Jiayuguan
Dunhuang - Jiayuguan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (ChenFeng Grand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Jiayuguan Fortress
- Explore Jiayuguan Great Wall Museum
- Visit Overhanging Great Wall (Xuanbi Changcheng)
Landmarks
Jiayuguan Fortress
Overhanging Great Wall (Xuanbi Changcheng)
Qilian Mountains
Day 10
Jiayuguan - Zhangye
Jiayuguan - Zhangye
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Zhangye Metropolis Holiday Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
- Explore Giant Buddha Temple (Dafo Temple)
Landmarks
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
Giant Buddha Temple (Dafo Temple)
Day 11
Zhangye - Chaka Town
Zhangye - Chaka Town
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Jinhengji Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Erlangjian Scenic Area on Qinghai Lake
Landmarks
Qinghai Lake
Erlangjian Scenic Area
Day 12
Chaka Town - Xining
Chaka Town - Xining
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Xining High Speed Rail Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area
- Walk on Chaka Salt Lake surface
- Ride small train around Chaka Salt Lake
Landmarks
Chaka Salt Lake
Day 13
Xining
Xining
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ta'er Monastery
Landmarks
Ta'er Monastery

Landmarks
Old City of Kashgar

Landmarks
China-Pakistan Friendship Highway
Baisha Lake (Chakrak Lake)
Karakul Lake
Taxkorgan Wetland
Muztagh Ata Glacier
Kongur Peak

Landmarks
Stone City (Tashkurgan Fort)
Alar Golden Grassland
Tashkurgan River Valley

Landmarks
Kashgar Old City
Id Kah Mosque

Landmarks
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan (Tianchi Lake)
Bogda Peak
International Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Flaming Mountains Grand Canyon
Tuyoq Valley (Mazar Village)
Emin Minaret (Sugong Tower)
Ancient City of Jiaohe

Landmarks
Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market

Landmarks
Mogao Caves (Thousand Buddha Caves)
Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center
Mingsha Mountain (Echoing Sand Mountain)
Crescent Spring

Landmarks
Jiayuguan Fortress
Overhanging Great Wall (Xuanbi Changcheng)
Qilian Mountains

Landmarks
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
Giant Buddha Temple (Dafo Temple)

Landmarks
Qinghai Lake
Erlangjian Scenic Area

Landmarks
Chaka Salt Lake

Landmarks
Ta'er Monastery

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Inn by Radisson Kashi Dongcheng Approval Bureau
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 3
Tashkurgan Guest House
Hotel 3*
day 2
Hantang Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan administrative The Heart of Pai
Hotel 4*
day 6
Grand Sun Hotel Dunhuang
Hotel 4*
Days 7, 8
ChenFeng Grand Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 9
Zhangye Metropolis Holiday Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 10
Jinhengji Hotel
Hotel 3*
day 11
Holiday Inn Express Xining High Speed Rail Station
Hotel 4*
day 12

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Cécile4.5•September 2026
Well organised tour, our guides Alex and Mira were excellent. Thank you
JACQUELINE5.0•September 2026
Overall my itinerary was excellent with the key highlights of the visited cities and areas. The accommodation was to...
Overall my itinerary was excellent with the key highlights of the visited cities and areas. The accommodation was to a very acceptable standard, especially the Beijing and Zhangjiajie hotels. My only grievance was the hotel in Yangshuo. Firstly, the location was in the middle of nowhere so it left us isolated and unable to do much in the way of activities in the evening. A more preferred location would be closer to West Street where we could have had the opportunity to stroll back there to visit the shops and grab a dinner. Secondly, the hygiene standard was well below par. My sister, Linda, had the misfortune to witness two creatures being removed with long tongs from the property. Although the Manager explained that they were toads, my sister informed me that both creatures had long tails and looked more like rats! She chose to move to the Vienna Hotel at her own expense but she was finally refunded by the tour operator. I understood that we were deep in the countryside and it is inevitable that some creatures may enter the property but it is unacceptable that the Manager fabricated this story relating to the event. Nevertheless, the other accommodations were to a decent standard (Xi-an hotel's mattress for fold out bed was very poor), it is hard for me to fathom why the tour operator would choose such a hotel which is of such a low standard in comparison to the others in terms of the inconvenient location and the poor hygiene. Furthermore, we found a huge cockroach in our room! As for the tour guides, they were excellent. Candy in Beijing, Jenny in Xi-an, Summer in Chengdu, Marco in Guilin, Olivia in Zhangjiajie and Aylin in Shanghai were extremely knowledgeable of the given areas and sites, and on the whole, were courteous and friendly. I'd like to give a major shout-out to Candy who had a very kind and sweet composure, Marco who had an excellent command of the English language, and Summer and Aylin who were both very enthusiastic and gave a wealth of information en-route to the locations. On our arrival to Shanghai, we were received by a young guide called Alex. He was only with us for the journey to our hotel but admittedly, he was very good and knowledgeable and provided a lot of interesting details for that short length of time that he was with us. The breakfasts and lunches were great with the exception of the buffet at the Mutianyu Great Wall. As there was not enough space indoors, the buffet was set up outside so the food had been left out in the sun for quite sometime which obviously, not the best of conditions to leave food. In conclusion, my memories of the vacation were very positive but the negatives outlined above are to help you to improve in these areas which can slightly mar the overall experience of the trip.Show more
Robert5.0•September 2026
I genuinely enjoyed this tour from beginning to end. I was a little unsure of what to expect before the trip, but...
I genuinely enjoyed this tour from beginning to end. I was a little unsure of what to expect before the trip, but everything turned out better than I had hoped. The itinerary was well arranged, and I never felt like we were being rushed from one place to another. Our tour guide was one of the highlights for me. They were friendly, patient, and easy to talk to, and I learned so much about the places we visited. I especially enjoyed the stories and little details that I probably wouldn’t have discovered on my own. Everything was communicated clearly, and the whole day felt relaxed and well organized. I came away with some great memories and would happily recommend this tour to anyone planning a similar trip.Show more

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Could you please provide more details on the itinerary, inclusions, and types of accommodations for this tour exploring the old Silk Road and the Chinese side of the Pamir Valley near Taxkorgan?
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13 Days Highlights Silk Road Small Group Tour | Northwest China Package Adventure (Max 20)

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