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The Silk Road Journey of a Lifetime | 11 Days Xinjiang - Dunhuang - Xi'an

11 days
From Kashgar to Xi'an
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kashgar

    Kashgar
    Start point
    Kashi Shi, Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 00:00)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Kashgar - White Sand Lake - Karakul Lake

    Kashgar - White Sand Lake - Karakul Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit White Sand Lake
    • Visit Karakul Lake
    • Travel permit application for Karakul Lake
    Landmarks
    White Sand Lake
    Karakul Lake
    Pamir Plateau
  4. Day 3

    Kashgar to Urumqi

    Kashgar to Urumqi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Idigar Mosque
    • Visit Kashgar Old Town with cultural show
    • Explore Handicraft Street
    • Visit Apak Hoji Tomb
    Landmarks
    Idigar Mosque
    Kashgar Old Town
    Handicraft Street
    Apak Hoji Tomb
  5. Day 4

    Urumqi - Heavenly Lake

    Urumqi - Heavenly Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Heavenly Lake
    • Explore Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride to Maya Mountain
    • Boating on Heavenly Lake
    Landmarks
    Heavenly Lake
    Maya Mountain
    Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Urumqi to Turpan

    Urumqi to Turpan
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tuyoq Village with family visit
    • Visit Jiaohe Ruins
    Landmarks
    Tuyoq Village
    Flaming Mountain Canyon
    Jiaohe Ruins
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Turpan to Dunhuang

    Turpan to Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karez Well
    • Visit Sugong Minaret
    Landmarks
    Karez Well
    Sugong Minaret
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  8. Day 7

    Dunhuang

    Dunhuang
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Grottoes with 4D movie and 8 grottoes tour with professional guide
    • Visit Echoing Sand Mountain
    • Visit Crescent Lake
    • Stroll Shazhou Night Market

    Optional Activities

    • Camel riding in the desert
    • Sand sliding
    Landmarks
    Mogao Grottoes
    Echoing Sand Mountain
    Crescent Lake
    Shazhou Night Market
  9. Day 8

    Dunhuang to Xi'an

    Dunhuang to Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  10. Day 9

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Warriors
    • Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Explore Tang Paradise
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors
    Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Tang Paradise
  11. Day 10

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit City Wall
    • Visit Bell Tower
    • Explore Muslim Quarter
    Landmarks
    City Wall
    Bell Tower
    Muslim Quarter
  12. Day 11

    Xi'an Departure

    Xi'an Departure
    End point
    Xi'an Shi, Shaanxi, China (Xi’an Xianyang International Airport , 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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