Private Tour
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168 hours
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This wonderful tour will let you explore all must-see sites on the ancient China Silk Road from Kashgar to Urumiq, Turpan, Dunhuang and Jiayuguan in 7 days, and enjoy the nice hotels. It is a cultural tour to learn the history in the old time of western China, modern Xinjiang and Gansu province. Our local guide will give you the hidden stories about the Silk Road.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Hotel (2 people taking one room)
Entrance fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bullet train Turpan/Liuyuan(First Class)
Flight Kashgar-Turpan (Economy)
Gratuities
Overnight at Kashgar 5-star hotel
Arrival Kashgar and transferred to your hotel. If time permits, you can visit the biggest bazaar in China, Kashgar Bazaar. Otherwise you will visit it next day.
Overnight at Urumqi 5-star hotel
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Id Kah Mosque
Start the city tour with your tour guide. Visit the old mosque to learn the history of Uighur people.
Abakh Hoja Tomb
Afterwards, you will visit the well-known family tomb which is well-preserved its impressive architecture.
Kashgar Live Stock Market
Visit Animal Bazaar (only on Sundays), and old town with local guide. Catch 2-hour evening flight to Urumqi. Upon arrival, transferred to hotel in Urumqi.
Overnight at 4-star Turpan Huozhou Hotel or equivalent
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Tianchi Forest Park
Drive one hour to Tianchi, Heavenly Lake in English, to visit the stunning mountain lake in the Mt Tianshan. Then you will take 4-hour ride to Turpan that is a hub city on the ancient Silk Road.
Overnight at 4-star Turpan Shuangcheng Hotel or equivalent
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
Visit the ancient City of Gaochang that was a ruin for the Gaochang Kingdom 700 years ago,
Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
Visit Bezeklik Grottoes afterwards, though most of them were damaged but still can tell its splendid Buddhism culture,
Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
Visit the pretty minaret that was built in 1777AD with a traditional Uyghur architecture.
Karez System
Visit Karez System Musuem where you will learn how the local people suivive in the desert.
Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
Visit the ruin city that was built on a 30-meter high platform. There are still well-preserved houses, temples, and lanes etc.
Overnight at super good Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or equivalent
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain
Take a morning fast train for 4 hours from Turpan to Liuyuan where you will take 1.5-hour ride to Dunhuang. Visit the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring in the afternoon. You can explore the night market if you are interested.
Overnight 5-star Jiayuguan Holiday Plaza Hotel or equivalent
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Mogao Caves
Visit the highlight of the Silk Road, Mogao Grottoes. Then you will be transferred 5 hours to Jiayuguan by car.
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Jiayuguan Fortress
Visit Jiayuguan Fort in the morning. Then you will be transferred to Jiayuguan airport to catch your flight back to your destination. Note: Please book the flight departing after 1 pm from Jiayuguan.
Pickup included
Pickup included
Operated by SilkRoadTrips