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Budget Silk Road Tour: Kashgar to Zhangye, Dunhuang 10D

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From Kashgar to Dunhuang
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Plan your adventure:
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 - 16
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kashgar

    Kashgar
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* ( Lavande Hotel Kashigar Ancient City), Hotel 3* (Kashgar Starway Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Railway station transfer
  3. Day 2

    Kashgar - Turpan

    Kashgar - Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* ( Lavande Hotel Kashigar Ancient City), Hotel 3* (Kashgar Starway Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Apa Hoja Mausoleum
    • Visit Grand Bazaar
    • Explore Kashgar old town
    • Wander handicraft street
    • Visit Id Ghar Mosque
    • Visit Animal Bazaar (Sundays only)
    Landmarks
    Apa Hoja Mausoleum
    Grand Bazaar
    Kashgar Old Town
    Id Ghar Mosque
    Animal Bazaar
  4. Day 3

    Turpan

    Turpan
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Turpan Karez Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jiaohe ruins
    • Visit Gaochang ruins
    • Visit Karez Irrigation System
    • Visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    Landmarks
    Jiaohe Ancient City
    Gaochang Ancient City
    Karez Irrigation System
    Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    Flaming Mountains
  5. Day 4

    Turpan to Urumqi

    Turpan to Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Turpan Bazaar
    • Visit Turpan Museum
    Landmarks
    Turpan Bazaar
    Turpan Museum
  6. Day 5

    Urumqi

    Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Ibis Hotel (Urumqi Youhao Mingyuan))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Xinjiang Museum
    • Visit Red Hill
    • Visit Hongguangshan Big Buddha Temple
    • Visit Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Xinjiang Museum
    Red Hill
    Hongguangshan Big Buddha Temple
    Erdaoqiao Grand Bazaar
  7. Day 6

    Urumqi to Zhangye

    Urumqi to Zhangye
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
    Landmarks
    Heavenly Lake (Tianchi)
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  8. Day 7

    Zhangye to Jiayuguan

    Zhangye to Jiayuguan
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jiayuguan Yihao Hotel), Hotel 3* (Jiayuguan Lavande Hotel ), Hotel 3* (Jiayuguan James Joyce Coffetel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zhangye Danxia Mountain (Rainbow Mountain)
    • Sightseeing bus tour of Danxia formations
    Landmarks
    Zhangye Danxia Mountain
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 8

    Jiayuguan to Dunhuang

    Jiayuguan to Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dunhuang Orange Hotel), Hotel 3* (Dunhuang Starway Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jiayuguan Fortress
    Landmarks
    Jiayuguan Fortress
    Hexi Corridor
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  10. Day 9

    Dunhuang

    Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Dunhuang Orange Hotel), Hotel 3* (Dunhuang Starway Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Caves
    • Visit Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes)
    • Visit Crescent Moon Spring

    Optional Activities

    • Camel ride at Singing Sand Dunes
    • Explore night market
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves
    Minsha Shan (Singing Sand Dunes)
    Crescent Moon Spring
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Dunhuang

    Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer
    • Railway station transfer

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