A journey worth discovering

16 Days China Embarking on the Timeless Silk Road (private guide & driver)customizable

16 daysFrom BeijingTo KashgarTravel agency UME Travel Co. Ltd

The experience

Find your way through China.

16 Days China Embarking on the Timeless Silk Road (private guide & driver)customizable, a 16 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Zhangye and 8 destinations.

Multi-day tourAncient WondersFamilyGroupPartially GuidedPersonalizedChristmas & New YearAll Ages Welcome
Travel style
Private tour
Guide language
English
Age range
All ages
Duration
16 days
Starts in
Beijing
Ends in
Kashgar
Travel agency
UME Travel Co. Ltd

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Beijing
  2. Xi'an
  3. Zhangye
  4. Jiayuguan
  5. Mogao Caves
  6. Dunhuang

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Arrival in Beijing

Transport

transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)

02Beijing

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Visit Tian'anmen Square Explore Forbidden City Jingshan Park visit for panoramic views Rickshaw tour through Hutongs

Landmarks

Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park

03Beijing

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Beijing, China - Mutianyu, China)

Included Activities

Mutianyu Great Wall cable car/ski lift access Great Wall hiking Temple of Heaven park exploration Watch Tai chi practice

Landmarks

Mutianyu Great Wall Temple of Heaven Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest Echo Wall

04Beijing to Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

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

Included Activities

Summer Palace exploration Yonghe Temple visit

Landmarks

Summer Palace Yonghe Temple

05Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Terracotta Army site visit and exploration Terracotta Army museum exhibition Bell & Drum Tower Square walk Muslim Quarter food street exploration Great Mosque visit

Landmarks

Terracotta Army Bell & Drum Tower Square Great Mosque

06Xi'an to Zhangye

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

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

Included Activities

Danxia National Geological Park visit

Landmarks

Danxia National Geological Park

07Zhangye

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Great Buddha Temple exploration Mati Si Grotto caves exploration

Landmarks

Great Buddha Temple Mati Si Grotto

08Zhangye to Dunhuang

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Zhangye, China - Dunhuang, China)

Included Activities

Jiayuguan Pass visit Hanging Great Wall visit

Landmarks

Jiayuguan Pass Hanging Great Wall

09Dunhuang

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Crescent Moon Lake visit Echoing-sand Mountain exploration Mogao Caves visit

Optional Activities

Sandboarding at Echoing-sand Mountain Camel riding at Echoing-sand Mountain

Landmarks

Crescent Moon Lake Echoing-sand Mountain Mogao Caves

10Dunhuang to Turpan

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

flight (Dunhuang, China - Turpan, China), transfer (Turpan Airport, China - Turpan, China)

Included Activities

Hecang Fortress exploration Han Dynasty Great Wall section exploration Pass of the Jade Gate visit

Landmarks

Hecang Fortress Pass of the Jade Gate

11Turpan

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Emin Minaret visit Karez Well System exploration Ruins of Jiaohe City visit

Landmarks

Emin Minaret Karez Well System Ruins of Jiaohe City

12Turpan to Urumqi

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Urumqi, China - Turpan, China)

Included Activities

Emin Minaret visit Karez Well System exploration Ruins of Jiaohe City visit

Landmarks

Emin Minaret Karez Well System Ruins of Jiaohe City

13Turpan to Kashgar

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

flight (Turpan, China - Kashgar, China), transfer (Kashgar Airport, China - Kashgar, China)

Included Activities

Id Kah Mosque visit Fragrant Concubine tomb visit Sunday Bazaar exploration Kashgar Old City exploration

Landmarks

Id Kah Mosque Fragrant Concubine Tomb Sunday Bazaar Kashgar Old City

14Karakul Lake

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Karakul Lake visit

Landmarks

Karakul Lake

15Pamir Region

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Pamir region exploration

Landmarks

Pamir Plateau

16Departure

Transport

transfer (Kashgar, China - Kashgar Airport, China)

Plan your next step

Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 6,473.00 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

UME Travel Co. Ltd

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