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

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From Kashgar to Xi'an

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Kashgar
Kashgar
Start point
Kashi Shi, Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 00:00)
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
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
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
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
Day 6
Turpan to Dunhuang
Turpan to Dunhuang
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Karez Well
- Visit Sugong Minaret
Landmarks
Karez Well
Sugong Minaret
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
Day 8
Dunhuang to Xi'an
Dunhuang to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast
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
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
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

Landmarks
White Sand Lake
Karakul Lake
Pamir Plateau

Landmarks
Idigar Mosque
Kashgar Old Town
Handicraft Street
Apak Hoji Tomb

Landmarks
Heavenly Lake
Maya Mountain
Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

Landmarks
Tuyoq Village
Flaming Mountain Canyon
Jiaohe Ruins

Landmarks
Karez Well
Sugong Minaret

Landmarks
Mogao Grottoes
Echoing Sand Mountain
Crescent Lake
Shazhou Night Market

Landmarks
Terracotta Warriors
Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Tang Paradise

Landmarks
City Wall
Bell Tower
Muslim Quarter

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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Rumi5.0•August 2024
The 7 Days of Shanghai, Wuxi, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou tour is perfect if you want to explore a bit more of the...
The 7 Days of Shanghai, Wuxi, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou tour is perfect if you want to explore a bit more of the historic cities around Shanghai. Well-organized tour, small groups of travelers - with us exactly 12 people, relatively close distances between individual cities. The only remark for us was the time spent visiting different types of shops. This took away from the time to freely explore the cities or from the tours of cultural institutes. Tom is a very good organizer, he manages to respond quickly to the needs of tourists, but in my opinion he should set more precise time limits when visiting shops. With that minor caveat, we highly recommend the tour.Show more
Marianna5.0•July 2026
Overall, my Tour Guide DavidY went out of his way to make the best of the travel experience. Almost made me feel...
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Kennan5.0•April 2026
Tours/Tour Guide (Charles)/Hotels - excellent

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