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

13 days
From Kashgar to Xining
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kashgar

    Kashgar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Inn by Radisson Kashi Dongcheng Approval Bureau)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Old City of Kashgar at night
    Landmarks
    Old City of Kashgar
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Kashgar to Tashkurgan

    Kashgar to Tashkurgan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Tashkurgan Guest House)

    Included Activities

    • Drive China-Pakistan Friendship Highway
    • Visit Baisha Lake (Chakrak Lake)
    • Visit Karakul Lake
    • Explore Taxkorgan Wetland
    Landmarks
    Baisha Lake (Chakrak Lake)
    Karakul Lake
    Taxkorgan Wetland
    Muztagh Ata Glacier
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Tashkurgan to Kashgar

    Tashkurgan to Kashgar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Inn by Radisson Kashi Dongcheng Approval Bureau)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Stone City (Tashkurgan Fort)
    • Explore Alaer Golden Grasslands
    • Drive Karakoram Highway back to Kashgar
    Landmarks
    Stone City (Tashkurgan Fort)
    Alaer Golden Grassland
    Tashkurgan River
  4. 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 Ancient City
    • Explore Kashgar Old City streets and traditional Uyghur homes
    • Visit Id Kah Mosque
    Landmarks
    East Gate of Kashgar Ancient City
    Kashgar Old City
    Id Kah Mosque
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Urumqi

    Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hantang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan (Tianchi Lake)
    • Walk trail around Tianchi Lake
    • Explore International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi

    Optional Activities

    • Lake cruise at Tianchi Lake (available at extra cost)
    • Mayashan cable car at Tianchi Lake (available at extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Heavenly Lake of Tianshan (Tianchi Lake)
    Bogda Peak
    International Grand Bazaar
  6. Day 6

    Urumqi to Turpan

    Urumqi to Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan administrative The Heart of Pai)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tuyoq Valley and Mazar Village
    • Explore Buddhist cave temples at Tuyoq Valley
    • Visit Emin Minaret (Sugong Tower)
    • Explore Ancient City of Jiaohe
    Landmarks
    Tuyoq Valley
    Mazar Village (Tuyoq Mazar Village)
    Emin Minaret (Sugong Tower)
    Ancient City of Jiaohe
    Flaming Mountains Grand Canyon
  7. Day 7

    Turpan to Dunhuang

    Turpan to Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Grand Sun Hotel Dunhuang)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market
    Landmarks
    Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 8

    Dunhuang

    Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Grand Sun Hotel Dunhuang)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center
    • Explore Mogao Caves (Thousand Buddha Caves)
    • Visit Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area
    • Visit Crescent Spring
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves (Thousand Buddha Caves)
    Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center
    Sanwei Mountain
    Mingsha Mountain
    Crescent Spring
  9. Day 9

    Dunhuang to Jiayuguan

    Dunhuang to Jiayuguan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (ChenFeng Grand Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jiayuguan Fortress
    • Explore Great Wall Museum at Jiayuguan
    • Visit Overhanging Great Wall (Xuanbi Changcheng)

    Optional Activities

    • Dress in traditional costumes for photos (available at scenic area stalls)
    Landmarks
    Jiayuguan Fortress
    Yongguan Water Fortress
    Qilian Mountains
    Overhanging Great Wall (Xuanbi Changcheng)
  10. Day 10

    Jiayuguan to Zhangye

    Jiayuguan to Zhangye
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Zhangye Metropolis Holiday Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
    • Visit Dafo Temple (Giant Buddha Temple)
    Landmarks
    Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
    Qilian Mountain
    Dafo Temple (Giant Buddha Temple)
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Zhangye to Xining

    Zhangye to Xining
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jinhengji Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Qinghai Lake
    • Explore Erlangjian Scenic Area
    • Travel to Chaka Town along Qinghai Lake shores
    Landmarks
    Qinghai Lake
    Datong Mountain
    Riyue Mountain
    Nanshan Mountain
    Erlangjian Scenic Area
    Chaka Town
  12. Day 12

    Chaka Town

    Chaka Town
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Xining High Speed Rail Station)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area
    • View salt sculptures at Chaka Salt Lake
    • Ride small train at Chaka Salt Lake
    • Walk on Chaka Salt Lake surface
    Landmarks
    Chaka Salt Lake
    Qaidam Basin
  13. Day 13

    Xining

    Xining
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ta'er Monastery
    Landmarks
    Ta'er Monastery

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