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Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days

14 days
Start and end in Beijing
4.6
2,253 traveler reviews

Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days

14 days
Start and end in Beijing
4.6
2,253 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 12 to 99
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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

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
  2. Day 2 Exploring Beijing
  3. Day 3 Hike the Great Wall
  4. Day 4 Beijing to Xi'an
  5. Day 5 Terracotta Warriors & Xi'an City Wall
  6. Day 6 Journey to Dunhuang
  7. Day 7 Exploring Dunhuang
  8. Day 8 Dunhuang Museum & Turpan
  9. Day 9 Flaming Mountain, Gaochang & Uyghur Heritage
  10. Day 10 Turpan to Urumqi
  11. Day 11 Heavenly Lake Excursion
  12. Day 12 Urumqi to Kashgar
  13. Day 13 Exploring Kashgar
  14. Day 14 Goodbye China
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What's Included

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Number of tours

1,605

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Jürgen
    · January 5th, 2025
    It was just great! Booking through Tourradar super convenient and the travel agency as well were really helpful and responsive. The tour itself was packed with activities and the guides did a great job. Can highly recommend the tour and the agency. Will definitly continue to book through tourradar since it so convenient!
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  • Bhagya
    · January 5th, 2025
    The tour was very well planned and covered a lot. The guides were also very knowledgeable and went out of their way to accomodate us. Highly recommend!
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    · June 5th, 2025
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Dates & Availability

14 days
Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days
From Beijing to Beijing

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