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China Silk Road Tour (12 Nights/13 Days)
Beijing - Xi'an - Dunhuang - Turpan - Urumqi - Kashgar - Beijing
Serial Number: 106 Price: RMB
Serial Number: 106 Price: RMB
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Day 1 Arrival in Beijing (No meals)
ArrivalBeijingAfterwards, the tour guide will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel to rest.
Check inBeijing Peace Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 3 nights
Check inBeijing Peace Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 3 nights
Day 2 Beijing (Breakfast/Lunch)
Today we will visit the famousJinshanling Great Wall, fully appreciating its tranquil and majestic scenery. Learn more about the history of the Great Wall during your time on it.

Day 3 Beijing (Breakfast)
In the morning, visitTiananmen Squareandthe Forbidden City (closed on Mondays), and you will have free time for the rest of the day. If you are interested, it is recommended to visit Jingshan Park north of the Forbidden City orBeihai Park, or explore the famous old BeijingHutongs.。
Day 4 Beijing-Xi'an (Breakfast)
In the morning, take the high-speed train toXi'an(5 hours), and after arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, visit theMuslim Quarter, to learn about the unique Muslim culture of the area.
Check inXi'an Royal City Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 1 night
Check inXi'an Royal City Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 1 night
Day 5 Xi'an-Dunhuang (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, visit theTerracotta Army, the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor to unify China. In the afternoon, fly to Dunhuang.
Check inDunhuang Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 2 nights
Check inDunhuang Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 2 nights

Day 6 Dunhuang (Breakfast/Lunch)
Today we will spend the whole day visiting the main attractions ofDunhuang, includingMingsha Mountain,Crescent Moon Spring,Mogao CavesandYumen Pass。

Day 7 Du Huang (Liuyuan)-Turpan by train (Breakfast)
In the morning, take the high-speed train from Liuyuan Station toTurpan(6 hours). This area was once a fortress on the Silk Road, rich in historical stories and unique scenery. After arriving at the hotel, you will have free time.
Check inTurpan Fire Zone Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 2 nights
Check inTurpan Fire Zone Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 2 nights
Day 8 Turpan (Breakfast/Lunch)
Today we will spend the whole day touring Turpan. In the morning, visit Tuyugou, where several traditional Uyghur villages are located. After visiting Tuyugou, we will go to see theGaochang Ancient City, another historical town on the Silk Road that has been eroded by time, and then we will visit theBezeklik Thousand Buddha CavesandFlame Mountain。
Day 9 Turpan/Urumqi/Kashgar (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, visit theJiaohe Ancient City, then take a car to Urumqi (3 hours). From Urumqi, transfer to a flight to Kashgar,
then check in toQiniwak Royal Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 3 nights.
then check in toQiniwak Royal Hotelor a hotel of the same standard for 3 nights.

Day 10 Kashgar (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, experience theKashgarGrand Bazaar, with a half-day tour of the Kashgar Sunday Bazaar (livestock market, open only on Sundays). In the afternoon, visit theId Kah Mosque。
Day 11 Kashgar (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, we will drive to theKarakul Lake, located at an altitude of 3800 meters along the Kunlun Mountain Road, where you can see the stunning Muztagh Ata Peak. The temperature will drop sharply with the altitude, so please adjust your clothing accordingly.

Day 12 Kashgar/Urumqi/Beijing (Breakfast)
In the morning, transfer to the airport, and fly from Urumqi to Beijing.
Check in to Beijing Peace Hotel or a hotel of the same standard for 1 night.
Check in to Beijing Peace Hotel or a hotel of the same standard for 1 night.
Day 13 Beijing/Departure (Breakfast)
Transfer to the airport and return to your warm home.
(End of itinerary)