A journey worth discovering

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

16 daysFrom BeijingTo TashkurganTravel agency UME Travel Co. Ltd

The experience

Find your way through China.

16 Days China Embarking on the Timeless Silk Road with family (private guide & driver), a 16 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Zhangye and 6 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
Tashkurgan
Travel agency
UME Travel Co. Ltd

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Beijing
  2. Xi'an
  3. Zhangye
  4. Dunhuang
  5. Turpan
  6. Urumqi

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 Guided tour of the Forbidden City Ascend to Jingshan Park for panoramic views Explore traditional Hutongs Beijing Opera Facial Makeup experience Dinner of Peking Roasted Duck at Quanjude

Landmarks

Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Jingshan Park Hutongs

03Beijing

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Explore Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Visit Temple of Heaven Guided Tai Chi experience at Temple of Heaven

Landmarks

Mutianyu section of the Great Wall Temple of Heaven

04Beijing to Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China), transfer (Xi'an Train Station, China - Xi'an, China)

Included Activities

Explore Summer Palace sites including Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Long Corridor, Marble Boat Visit Yonghe Temple View Tower of Buddhist Incense at Summer Palace

Landmarks

Summer Palace Yonghe Temple

05Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Explore the Terracotta Army Visit exhibit on peasant craftsmanship of terracotta warriors and horses Cycle on the Ancient City Wall of Xi'an

Landmarks

Terracotta Army Ancient City Wall of Xi'an

06Xi'an to Zhangye

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

train (Xi'an, China - Zhangye, China), transfer (Zhangye Train Station, China - Zhangye, China)

Included Activities

Visit Danxia National Geological Park

Landmarks

Danxia National Geological Park

07Zhangye

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Visit Great Buddha Temple Explore Mati Si Grotto

Landmarks

Great Buddha Temple Mati Si Grotto

08Zhangye to Dunhuang

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Zhangye, China - Dunhuang, China)

Included Activities

Visit Jiayuguan Pass Visit Hanging Great Wall

Landmarks

Jiayuguan Pass Hanging Great Wall

09Dunhuang

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Visit Crescent Moon Lake Explore Echoing-sand Mountain Visit Mogao Caves

Optional Activities

Sandboarding or 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

Visit Hecang Fortress Explore Han Dynasty Great Wall remnants Visit Pass of the Jade Gate

Landmarks

Hecang Fortress Pass of the Jade Gate

11Turpan

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Turpan, China - Turpan, China)

Included Activities

Visit Emin Minaret Explore Karez Well System Visit Ruins of Jiaohe City

Landmarks

Emin Minaret Karez Well System Ruins of Jiaohe City

12Turpan to Urumqi

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

transfer (Turpan, China - Urumqi, China)

Included Activities

Visit Emin Minaret Explore Karez Well System Visit Ruins of Jiaohe City

Landmarks

Emin Minaret Karez Well System Ruins of Jiaohe City

13Urumqi to Kashgar

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

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

Included Activities

Visit Id Kah Mosque Visit Fragrant Concubine's tomb Explore Sunday Bazaar Stroll through Kashgar Old City

Landmarks

Id Kah Mosque Fragrant Concubine's tomb Sunday Bazaar Kashgar Old City

14Kashgar

Meals

Breakfast

Included Activities

Visit Karakul Lake

Landmarks

Karakul Lake

15Kashgar

Meals

Breakfast

Optional Activities

Explore Pamir region landscapes and cultural sites

Landmarks

Pamir Plateau

16Departure from Kashgar

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Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 7,360.00 per person

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

Price based on Twin Room

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UME Travel Co. Ltd

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