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China Silk Road 10 Days: Xian, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar

10 days
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From Xi'an to Kashgar
5.0
1 traveler review
  • Ruins of an ancient fort in a desert landscape
  • Desert landscape with ancient fortress ruins
  • Close-up of the Terracotta Army statues
  • Traditional Chinese tower under a colorful sky
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  • Organisation was perfect and in line with the description. Guides were very friendly and flexible to accommodate individual wishes.

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    Kathrin Maria, traveled in July
    5.0
  • Great Wall of China stretching over a rugged mountain
  • A historical building with intricate tile work and domes under a clear blue sky.
  • Ancient clay structure against a clear sky.
  • Interior of a historical building with red columns and archways.
  • Tall minaret and building under a clear blue sky.
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Guided in English
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Highlights

  • Explore the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an
  • Visit Rainbow Danxia and Jiayuguan Fortress
  • Ride camels at Singing Sand Dunes
  • Discover Mogao Caves' ancient frescoes
  • See mummies at Xinjiang Museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Xi'an
  2. Day 2 Sightseeing in Xi'an
  3. Day 3 Xian -- Zhangye Via Flight
  4. Day 4 Zhangye--Jiayuguan by car
  5. Day 5 Jiayuguan--Dunhuang Via Car
  6. Day 6 Dunhuang--Turpan Via Bullet Train
  7. Day 7 Sightseeing in Turpan
  8. Day 8 Turpan--Urumqi Via Car
  9. Day 9 Urumqi -- Kashgar Via Flight
  10. Day 10 Departing from Kashgar
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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hampton by Hilton Xi‘an South Gate City Wall

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  • Xi Yu International Hotel Zhangye

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  • Jiayuguan Kaitong Building

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  • KR
    · July 21st, 2024
    I booked two consecutive tours with Silk Road...
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    Thanks for your kind review, and we are so pleased to know that you enjoyed this tour. It is our great honor to guide you along the historical Silk Road. We always do our best to make the tour joyful.
    Trip date: June 2024

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    Lucy

    Asked on December 18th, 2024

    how much for a single room supplement?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written December 2024

      The single supplement is USD799.

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    Asked on September 25th, 2024

    When is the best time to travel for this tour? I don't like cold weather, hot weather is ok but not too hot

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    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written September 2024

      It is better to travel from March to Oct. If you don't want to travel in hot days, please choose the date after September. We have a guaranteed departure on Oct 26th, 2024, if you are interested, please let me know.

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    Does this trip visit the Kashgar animal market as we are in Kashgar on Sunday?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written June 2024

      If it is Sunday when you are in Kashgar, we will arrange to visit the Animal Bazaar.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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