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8-Day Silk Road Small Group Tour from Xian to Kashgar: Dunhuang, Turpan and Urumqi

Product Code: 689448

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Explore the Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Xian to Kashgar
    • Travel to Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar
Tour Code
689448
Duration
8 day
Departure City
Xi'an
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
Xi'an

Xi'an

Hotel: Xi'an 3-star hotel or similar

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Upon arrival, met by our guide and transferred to hotel.


Meal

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Day 02
Xi'an

Xi'an

Hotel: Xi'an 3-star hotel or similar

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The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum is one of the highlights of the Silk Road. you will take one hour ride for a visit in the morning. Then you will visit Old City Wall and Muslim Quarter in the afternoon.


Visiting Attractions

  • Terracotta Warriors and Horses Terracotta Warriors and Horses
  • Muslim Quarter Muslim Quarter

Meal

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Day 03
Dunhuang

Xi'an - Dunhuang Via Flight

Hotel: Dunhuang 3-star hotel or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Early morning flight to Dunhuang, transferred to hotel. In the afternoon, you will view the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Spring in the desert. Explore the night market in the evening.


Visiting Attractions

  • Singing Sand Mountains Singing Sand Mountains
  • Crescent Moon Pool Crescent Moon Pool

Meal

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Day 04
Turpan

Dunhuang - Turpan via Bullet Train

Hotel: Turpan 3-star hotel or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the most important site on the Silk Road. Colorful fresco, statues telling you various stories about Buddha. Afterwards you will be transferred to Liuyuan railway station catch 4-hour bullet train to Turpan. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.


Visiting Attractions

  • Mogao Grottoes Mogao Grottoes

Meal

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Day 05
Urumqi

Turpan - Urumqi

Hotel: Urumqi 3-star hotel or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

Today you will visit Bezklik Grottos, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, and Emin Minaret. Then drive 3 hours to Urumqi.


Visiting Attractions

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

Meal

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Day 06
Urumqi

Urumqi - Kashgar Via Overnight Train

Hotel: Overnight hard sleeper train or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Excluded D:Excluded

After hotel breakfast, you will visit Xinjiang Museum (close on Mondays), mummies are a must-see in it, particularly Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty. Then you will visit Heavenly Lake. Then you will take overnight hard sleeper train to Kashgar in the evening. 


Visiting Attractions

  • Heavenly Lake Heavenly Lake

Meal

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Day 07
Kashgar

Kashgar

Hotel: Kashgar 3-star hotel or similar

Meal: B:Excluded L:Excluded D:Excluded

It is a busy day, you will see the well-known Apa Hojia Tomb, Idkar Mosque, old town of Kashgar.


Visiting Attractions

  • kashgar old town kashgar old town

Meal

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Day 08
Kashgar

Kashgar

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Transferred to the airport to catch your flight heading your next destination. Trip 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: Three star hotels 6 nights
    • Transport: Chartered car or bus
    • Guide:  English-speaking local guides
    • Flight: Xian - Dunhuang(Economy)
    • Train: Dunhuang - Turpan(Second Class)
    • Overnight hard sleeper train: Urumqi - Kashgar
    • Meals: 6 Breakfasts
    • Group Size: 2 - 15 pax
    • Entrance fees: Sites listed

Package Excludes

    • Service fee for tour guides / driver
    • Food and beverage
    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
    • All personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation made within:

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

Special Notes

  • 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 DoubleQudra applies when twofour 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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