10-Day Best of Silk Road Small Group Tour from Beijing to Kashgar: Xi'an, Duhuang, Turpan and Urumqi

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Product Code: 689757

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Explore the Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Beijing to Kashgar
    • Travel to Beijing, Xi'an, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar
Tour Code
689757
Duration
10 day
Departure City
Beijing
End City
Kashgar
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical, Outdoor Adventure

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities; Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping adventures like diving, snorkeling, camping, hiking and so on.

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Beijing

Beijing

Hotel: 4-star hotel in Beijing or similar

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Welcome to Beijing, the capital of P.R.China. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Beijing hotel.

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Day 02
Beijing

Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Tour

Hotel: 4-star hotel in Beijing or similar

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Today you will take 2-hour ride to Mutianyu Great Wall, a section of the Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty 600 yeara ago. You can walk up or take cable car up to the Wall, and walk from tower to tower. It is amazing to view the ancient military construction that is well preserved on the giant mountains.

Head to Summer Palace this afternoon to view the amazing Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill this afternoon, where it used to be a summer resort for the royal families during Qing Dynasty.

Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.


Visiting Attractions

  • Mutianyu Great Wall Mutianyu Great Wall
  • Summer Palace Summer Palace
  • Kunming Lake Kunming Lake

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Day 03
Beijing

Beijing - Xi'an by bullet Train after The Forbidden City tour

Hotel: 4-star hotel in Xi'an or similar

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You will visit the biggest city square in the world, the Tiananmen Square. Then walk to The Forbidden City, the biggest palace in the world. Explore the main buildings with a local guide in the palace. Then you will catch 5-hour bullet train to Xian. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. 

Visiting Attractions

  • Tiananmen Square Tiananmen Square

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Day 04
Xi'an

Xi'an Day Tour

Hotel: 4-star hotel in Xi'an or similar

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Today you will take one-hour ride to the well-known Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. There are three pits in the museum where you will be impressed by the high-level art 2000 years ago. 

Afterwards, you will move back to Xi'an city to visit the 14-km old City Wall in Xian that was built 600 years ago in Ming Dynasty.

Later you will explore the interesting Muslim Quarter where there are markets, shops, restaurants, old houses and stands to sell all sorts of things.

Visiting Attractions

  • Terracotta Warriors and Horses Terracotta Warriors and Horses
  • Xi'an City Wall Wen Chang Gate Xi'an City Wall Wen Chang Gate
  • Muslim Quarter Muslim Quarter

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Day 05
Dunhuang

Xi'an - Dunhuang by Air

Hotel: 4-star hotel in Dunhuang or similar

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Take an early morning flight to Dunhuang, and transferred to hotel upon arrival. 

In the afternoon, you will view the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Spring in the desert. It is a fun to ride the camel here, and climb up to the sand hill to view the entire area.

You can explore the renowned Dunhuang night market in the evening, or watch the Dunhuang Dancing and Singing show.

Visiting Attractions

  • Crescent Moon Pool Crescent Moon Pool

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Day 06
Dunhuang

Dunhuang - Turpan by Bullet Train

Hotel: 4-star hotel in Turpan or similar

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In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the gem of the ancient Silk Road. The early history of Mogao can be tracked back to the 4th century, and built many times in the history. The colorful fresco, statues in Mogao Caves display various stories about Buddhism. It is interesting to learn the Buddha stories in the caves with a local guide guide.

Afterwards you will take 2-hour car ride to Liuyuan station where you will catch 3-hour bullet train to Turpan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. 

Turpan is a dry basin in Xinjiang Province, and renowned for its extremely hot weather in China in Summer.

Visiting Attractions

  • Mogao Grottoes Mogao Grottoes

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Day 07
Turpan

Sightseeing in Turpan

Hotel: 4-star hotel in Turpan or similar

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Turpan is a hub on the ancient Silk Road, and there are lots of historical sites that are renowned for its well-preserved conditions. 

Today you will visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, and Emin Minaret with a local guide. 

You may taste some dried fruits and eat Uyghur food on your own cost for lunch.

Visiting Attractions

  • Ancient City of Gaochang Ancient City of Gaochang
  • Karez Irrigation System Karez Irrigation System
  • Suleiman Minaret Suleiman Minaret

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Day 08
Urumqi

Turpan - Urumqi by Car, Visit Xinjiang Museum & Tianchi

Hotel: 4-star hotel in Urumqi or similar

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You will take a 3-hour ride to Urumqi where you will visit Xinjiang Museum (close on Mondays), the mummies are a must-see in it, particularly the Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty. 

Afterwards you will be transferred to visit the stunning Heavenly Lake, or Tianchi in Chinese.

Then you will be transferred to the hotel in Urumqi to check in. 

Visiting Attractions

  • Heaven's Lake (Tianchi Lake) Heaven's Lake (Tianchi Lake)

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Day 09
Kashgar

Urumqi - Kashgar by Air for Kashgar City Tour

Hotel: 4-star hotel in Kashgar or similar

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Today it is a busy day, you will take an early flight to Kashgar, a well-known old town on the ancient Silk Road. It is a must-see city on the Silk Road. Upon arrival, you will visit the renowned Apa Hoja Mausoleum, Id Ghar Mosque, and the Kashgar Old Town.

If it is Sunday, you will visit the Animal Bazaar that opens only on Sundays. It is interesting to wander around in the old town of Kashgar to visit the shops, bars, markets, and restaurants etc.

Visiting Attractions

  • kashgar old town kashgar old town

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Day 10
Kashgar

Kashgar

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Transferred to Kashagr airport to catch your flight heading for your next destination, where the wonderful Silk Road tour concludes.

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Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Accommodation: 4-star hotel 
    • Transport: Chartered car or bus
    • Train: Fast train Liuyuan/Turpan(Second Class)
    • Flights: Xian/Dunhuang, Urumqi/Kashgar
    • Meals: 9 breakfasts
    • Guide:  English-speaking local guides
    • Entrance Fees: Entrance for the attractions stated

Package Excludes

    • Service fee for tour guides / driver
    • Food and beverage
    • airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
    • All personal expenses
    • Things not listed in INCLUDED

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

  • 0 - 09 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
  • 10 - 17 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 18 - 32 Days Prior to Departure Date - 70% of total purchase amount can be refunded
  • 33 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded

Special Notes

  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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