A journey worth discovering

12 Days China Silk Road Tour from Xian Zhangye Dunhuang to Urumqi

12 daysFrom Xi'anTo UrumqiTravel agency Joy Travel

The experience

Find your way through China.

12 Days China Silk Road Tour from Xian Zhangye Dunhuang to Urumqi, a 12 days tour from Xi'an to Lanzhou, Zhangye and 4 destinations.

Multi-day tourAncient WondersFamilyGroupPartially GuidedPersonalizedAll Ages Welcome
Travel style
Group tour
Guide language
English
Age range
All ages
Duration
12 days
Starts in
Xi'an
Ends in
Urumqi
Travel agency
Joy Travel

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Xi'an
  2. Lanzhou
  3. Zhangye
  4. Jiayuguan
  5. Dunhuang
  6. Turpan
  7. Urumqi

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Arrival in Xi'an

Start point

Xi'an Shi, Shaanxi, China (Xian airport or Train Station)

Transport

transfer (Xi'an Airport, China - Xi'an, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Xian Downtown Hotel)

02Xi'an

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Xian Downtown Hotel)

Included Activities

Guided visit to Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda Visit to Datang Everbright City

Landmarks

Terracotta Warriors and Horses Big Wild Goose Pagoda Datang Everbright City

03Xi'an to Lanzhou

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

train (Xi'an, China - Lanzhou, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Lanzhou Downtown Hotel)

Included Activities

Walk or exploration of Xi'an Ancient City Wall Visit to Small Wild Goose Pagoda Visit to Xi'an Museum Visit to Bell & Drum Tower Square Visit to Muslim Quarter

Optional Activities

Bicycle rental on Xi'an Ancient City Wall

Landmarks

Xi'an Ancient City Wall Small Wild Goose Pagoda Bell & Drum Tower Square Muslim Quarter

04Lanzhou

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

train (Lanzhou, China - Zhangye, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Zhangye Downtown Hotel)

Included Activities

Guided visit to Gansu Provincial Museum Visit to Yellow River Mother Sculpture Visit to Zhongshan Iron Bridge Visit to White Pagoda Hill Park Visit to Waterwheel Park Exploration of Huanghe River Custom Tourist Line

Landmarks

Gansu Provincial Museum Huanghe River Custom Tourist Line Yellow River Mother Sculpture Zhongshan Iron Bridge White Pagoda Hill Park Waterwheel Park

05Zhangye

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Zhangye Downtown Hotel)

Included Activities

Guided visit to Matisi Grottoes Visit to Rainbow Mountain Scenic Area

Landmarks

Matisi Grottoes Rainbow Mountain Scenic Area

06Zhangye

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Jiayuguan Downtown Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit to Zhangye Giant Buddhist Temple Visit to Jiayuguan Fort Visit to Overhanging Great Wall

Landmarks

Zhangye Giant Buddhist Temple Jiayuguan Fort Overhanging Great Wall

07Jiayuguan to Dunhuang

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Downtown Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit to Crescent Spring and Echo Sand Mountain

Optional Activities

Camel ride in the desert Sand buggy ride in the desert Exploration of Shazhou Night Market

Landmarks

Crescent Spring and Echo Sand Mountain Shazhou Night Market

08Dunhuang to Turpan

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

train (Dunhuang, China - Turpan, China)

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Turpan Downtown Hotel)

Included Activities

Guided visit to Mogao Grottoes

Landmarks

Mogao Grottoes

09Turpan

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

Hotel 4* (Turpan Downtown Hotel)

Included Activities

Visit to Turpan Karez Museum and underground tunnels Visit to Sugong Pagoda (Emin Minaret) 2-hour exploration of Jiaohe Ruins

Landmarks

Turpan Karez Museum Sugong Pagoda Jiaohe Ruins

10Turpan to Urumqi

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Guided visit to Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves Visit to Flaming Mountain and Grand Canyon Visit to Tuyuk Valley (Tuyugou) Visit to Mazar Village

Optional Activities

Grape or preserved fruit tasting with villagers

Landmarks

Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves Flaming Mountain Tuyuk Valley Mazar Village

11Urumqi

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Visit to Heavenly Lake Visit to Xinjiang Museum

Optional Activities

Cruise on Heavenly Lake

Landmarks

Heavenly Lake Xinjiang Museum

12Departure from Urumqi

End point

Urumqi Xian, Urumqi Shi, Xinjiang, China (Urumqi Airport)

Transport

transfer (Urumqi, China - Urumqi Airport, China)

Optional Activities

Visit to Xinjiang International Bazaar Shopping and souvenir purchases at Xinjiang International Bazaar

Landmarks

Xinjiang International Bazaar

Plan your next step

Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 1,975.00 per person

Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.

Price based on Twin Room

Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.

The people behind the journey

Joy Travel

Ask us about this itinerary and we’ll help you explore the next steps. The travel agency will confirm the services, travel contract, payment arrangements and trip details.

Explore this agency’s tours →

Make the details work for you.

Tell us your preferred travel dates, group size and any changes you’d like to make. Before proceeding, review the hotels, transport, included services and cancellation terms with the travel agency.

Ask About This Trip →

Follow your curiosity

More journeys to explore.

12 daysFrom USD 1,975.00 per person
Ask About This Trip →