Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Beijing - Explore the vast Tiananmen Square, visit the Forbidden City and admire the Temple of Heaven
- Huanghuacheng Great Wall - Hike this section of the Great Wall of China, unique for its partially submerged and picturesque portion of the wall
- Xi'an - Marvel at the sprawling army of Terracotta Warriors, walk along the ancient City Wall, and discover the vibrant Muslim Quarter
- Dunhuang - Visit the Mogao Grottoes, explore Crescent Moon Lake and the Singing Sand Dunes and delve into Silk Road history at the Dunhuang Museum
- Turpan - Feel the heat at the Flaming Mountain, explore the ruins of Gaochang and discover a traditional Uyghur village
- Urumqi - See the towering Emin Minaret, explore Red Hill Pagoda, and wander through the Grand Bazaar, then visit scenic Heavenly Lake in the Tianshan Mountains
- Kashgar - Take in the Id Kah Mosque, wander through Uyghur alleys, see the Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja, and enjoy the vibrant culture of the city
What's this trip about?
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Trip includes
- 13 breakfasts & 2 lunches
- 13 nights in 3-4 star hotels
- Arrival transfer on day 1
- Services of English speaking local guides for included sightseeing
- Guided sightseeing in Beijing, Xi'an, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees and fees for activities listed in the itinerary
- 2 high-speed train journeys from Beijing - Xi’an & Dunhuang - Turpan
- 3 economy class domestic flights from Xi’an - Dunhuang, Urumqi - Kashgar & Kashgar - Beijing, with one 20kg luggage allowance per person
- 24 hours emergency hotline (English-speaking)
Itinerary
On arrival in Beijing, you'll be greeted by your guide and driver and transferred to your hotel (approximately 1 hour). The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure. If time permits, you can take the opportunity to visit one of Beijing's ...
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and head to Tiananmen Square. As you stand in this vast, historic square, you’ll be able to see the iconic portrait of Mao Zedong overlooking the Tiananmen Gate. One of the largest public squares in the world,...
Beijing - Great Wall - Beijing. Today, you’ll transfer to the Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall, one of the most picturesque parts of this historic structure. Beijing’s Great Wall stretches over 600km, mostly dating back to the Ming Dynasty, although older secti...
Beijing - Xi'an. After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Beijing West Railway Station for your high-speed train journey to Xi’an (unescorted). The 5-6 hour train ride offers a comfortable journey to Xi’an, once known as “Chang’an,” the ancient capital of multiple dy...
You’ll begin your day early with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors site, where a professional guide will help you unravel the secrets of this extraordinary archaeological discovery. Marvel at the life-sized figures of soldiers and horses, crafted to pro...
Xi'an - Dunhuang. After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to the airport for your included flight to Dunhuang (approximately 2.5 - 3 hours). On arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at your leisure, giving you time to relax and explore Dunhuang at your own pace.
Today, you’ll transfer to the Mogao Grottoes, located on the edge of the Gobi Desert. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the world’s most important collections of Buddhist art, comprising a network of caves and cells that house stunning statues and murals creat...
Dunhuang - Turpan. Start the day with a fascinating visit to the Dunhuang Museum, where you’ll journey through time from the prehistoric age to the Qing Dynasty. The museum houses an extensive collection of relics that tell the story of Dunhuang’s rich history and its...
After breakfast, you’ll begin your day with a visit to the Flaming Mountain. This striking mountain, composed of red sand and rocks, resembles a red dragon resting on the basin. From a distance, the heatwaves and floating clouds create the illusion of fire as the sun ...
Turpan - Urumqi. This morning, you’ll visit the Karez Irrigation System and the Emin Minaret, the largest Islamic tower in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Karez system, dating back over 2000 years to the Han Dynasty, was once the main source of water for bot...
Today, after breakfast, you’ll visit Heavenly Lake, also known as Tianchi Lake, a breathtaking natural wonder located on the northern side of Bogda Peak in the Tianshan Mountains. This stunning scenic spot is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, surrounded by snow-c...
Urumqi - Kashgar. Today, you’ll have the morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for your included flight to Kashgar (approximately 2 - 2.5 hours). Upon arrival in Kashgar, you’ll visit China’s largest mosque, the Id Kah Mosque, which is not only the lar...
After breakfast, if it’s Sunday, you’ll visit the lively Sunday Bazaar, which has preserved its ancient charm for over a thousand years. Vendors arrive on foot, by bike, or even on horseback, donkey, or camel, offering a colourful array of goods. Following this, you’l...
Kashgar - Beijing. This morning, you’ll have some free time before being transferred to the airport for your included flight back to Beijing (approximately 4.5 to 5 hours). The tour will conclude upon your arrival at the airport in Beijing.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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