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Essential China Silk Road 12D: Xian, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Kashgar

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From Beijing to Kashgar
4.7
14 traveler reviews
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Discover the Terra Cotta Warriors
  • Visit the colorful Zhangye Danxia
  • Tour the ancient Mogao Caves
  • See the Heavenly Lake in Urumqi

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Beijing
  2. Day 2 Beijing: Mutianyu and Summer Palace
  3. Day 3 Beijing - Xian by bullet train
  4. Day 4 Sightseeing in Xian
  5. Day 5 Xian - Zhangye by air
  6. Day 6 Zhangye - Jiayuguan by car
  7. Day 7 Jiayuguan - Dunhuang by car
  8. Day 8 Dunhuang -Turpan by bullet train
  9. Day 9 Sightseeing in Turpan
  10. Day 10 Turpan - Urumqi by car
  11. Day 11 Urumqi - Kashgar by air
  12. Day 12 Departing from Kashgar, tour ends.
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Beijing Xinqiao Hotel

    Days 1, 2

  • Hampton by Hilton Xi‘an South Gate City Wall

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4
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  • Zhangye Jiancheng Holiday Hotel

    Hotel
    day 5
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  • Jiayuguan Kaitong Building

    Hotel
    day 6
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  • Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel

    Hotel
    day 7
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  • James Joyce Coffetel

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9
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  • Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9
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  • Atour Hotel Urumqi Minzhu Road

    Hotel
    day 10
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  • Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)

    Hotel
    day 11
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Silk Road Trips

4.7
(14 reviews)

Number of tours

147

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

8 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • James
    · July 8th, 2025
    My wife and I were generally pleased with the total experience. There were a few hiccups but our main contact, Ben, was fast to respond to us. He was our lifeline!
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  • Winfried
    · June 20th, 2025
    Unfortunately one day less on the river than stated when booking. Good facilities; spacious, clean cabin. Spacious upper deck. Very good organization of the interesting excursions. The trip through the three gorges was really great, although the constant soundtrack from the commentator, who spoke only mediocre English, would have been dispensable. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Overall very good price/performance ratio
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  • Sandra
    · September 20th, 2024
    The trip was very well organized by Silk Road Tour. The local tour guide and program were well coordinated and offered great insights with opportunities for independent exploration. A delicious and varied lunch was the daily highlight. The group was nice and small with four people. The tour guide and driver were responsive to special requests and I felt safe and comfortable.
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Dates & Availability

12 days
Essential China Silk Road 12D: Xian, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Kashgar
From Beijing to Kashgar

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    Natasha

    Asked on March 14th, 2022

    My friend and i have been to Beijing 2 times, is it possible we meet in Xi'an or change from Beijing to Shanghai?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written March 2022

      Sure, you can join the tour in Xian. However, China is closed to foreign visitors due to current Covid-19, and we are not sure when the policy would be changed. But if you live in China, you can join the tour. So it depends on whether you live in China, then we can make the tour for you.

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