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Silk Road Tour from Kashgar to Lanzhou 12 Days

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From Kashgar to Lanzhou
4.7
14 traveler reviews
  • Ancient mural depicting a figure in traditional dress.
  • Large majestic mosque with green tile work under cloudy sky.
  • Colorful fabric hangings in a traditional architectural setting.
  • Horse-drawn carriage in a vibrant street with people.
  • Snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky next to a lake.
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  • Serene mountain landscape with lake and clear sky.
  • Intricately crafted musical instruments on display.
  • Majestic tower surrounded by bustling city buildings.
  • Skewers of meat grilling over an open flame.
  • Picturesque mountain lake with snow-capped peaks.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
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Highlights

  • Explore the ancient Silk Road in Kashgar
  • Visit Karakul Lake and Taxkorgan
  • Tour the historic sites of Turpan
  • Discover the Mogao Caves and Jiayuguan
  • Experience the Rainbow Mountains in Zhangye

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Kashgar
  2. Day 2 Kashgar to Taxkorgan, visit Karakul Lake en route
  3. Day 3 Taxkorgan back to Kashgar(320KM 6H)
  4. Day 4 Kashgar City Tour, then fly to Urumqi
  5. Day 5 Urumqi to Heavenly Lake, then back to Urumqi by car
  6. Day 6 Urumqi to Turpan by car, sighteeing in Turpan
  7. Day 7 Turpan to Liuyuan by bullet train, then drive to Dunhuang
  8. Day 8 Dunhuang to Jiayuguan by car
  9. Day 9 Jiayuguan to Zhangye by car after sightseeing
  10. Day 10 Zhangye Day Tour to Mati Temple and Mount Danxia
  11. Day 11 Zhangye to Lanzhou by bullet train, city tour in Lanzhou
  12. Day 12 Depart from Lanzhou
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  • Meals
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  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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  • Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)

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  • Gemei Hotel (Tashkurgan China-Pakistan Friendship Road Branch)

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  • Green Oriental Hotel (Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area)

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  • James Joyce Coffetel

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  • Atour Hotel Urumqi Minzhu Road

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  • Metropolo Jin Jiang Hotels Turpan

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  • Dunhuang Zhongzhou International Hotel

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  • Jiayuguan Kaitong Building

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  • Zhangye Jiancheng Holiday Hotel

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  • Mercure Hotel, South Tianshui Road

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4.7
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Number of tours

148

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18 to 80 years old

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  • 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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    Jay

    Asked on June 2nd, 2024

    I am interested in a Xian to Kashgar tour (or possibly the other way around) - but as part of a longer Silk Road journey into Tajiki/Kyrghyz/Uzbeki/Turmeni-stan. Is this something that some of your customers do? Can you offer any advice on this?

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    • Silk Road TripsOperator•Written June 2024

      Most of people do two parts for the Silk Road, China section and central Asian section, therefore it won't be too long and tiring. A few travelers take a long tour from Beijing or Xi'an to central Asia, but it is a very long tour.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before November 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Trips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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