A journey worth discovering
The experience
Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days (4-5 Star), a 14 days tour from Beijing to Xi'an, Dunhuang and 4 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing Airport, China - Beijing, China)
Visit traditional hutongs (Beijing's historic alleyways) Sample Beijing's authentic street food at food stalls
Breakfast
Visit Tiananmen Square and Mao's mausoleum Guided tour of the Forbidden City Visit the Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square Mao Zedong Mausoleum Tiananmen Gate Forbidden City Temple of Heaven Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Huanghuacheng, China), Transfer (Huanghuacheng, China - Beijing, China)
Moderate hike on the Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall Visit a pearl factory
Huanghuacheng Great Wall Great Wall of China
Breakfast
Transfer (Beijing, China - Beijing West Railway Station, China), Train (Beijing, China - Xi'an, China), Transfer (Xi'an, China - Muslim Quarter, Xi'an, China)
Sample local dishes at Muslim Quarter food stalls (Halal skewers, roast mutton, persimmon cakes)
Muslim Quarter
Breakfast, Lunch
Guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors site Visit a jade carving factory Visit the Xi'an City Wall
Rent a bike or electric bike to cycle along the Xi'an City Wall
Terracotta Warriors Xi'an City Wall
Breakfast
Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an Airport, China), Flight (Xi'an, China - Dunhuang, China), Transfer (Dunhuang Airport, China - Dunhuang, China)
Breakfast
Transfer (Dunhuang, China - Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang, China), Transfer (Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang, China - Crescent Moon Lake, Dunhuang, China), Transfer (Crescent Moon Lake, Dunhuang, China - Dunhuang, China)
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Mogao Grottoes Visit Crescent Moon Lake and the Singing Sand Dunes
Mogao Grottoes Crescent Moon Lake Singing Sand Dunes
Breakfast
Transfer (Dunhuang, China - Liuyuan Nan Railway Station, China), Train (Dunhuang, China - Turpan, China), Transfer (Turpan, China - Turpan Hotel, China)
Visit the Dunhuang Museum
Dunhuang Museum
Breakfast
Transfer (Turpan, China - Flaming Mountain, China), Transfer (Flaming Mountain, China - Gaochang Ruins, China), Transfer (Gaochang Ruins, China - Uyghur Village, China), Transfer (Uyghur Village, China - Bezeklik Caves, China), Transfer (Bezeklik Caves, China - Jiaohe Ruins, China), Transfer (Jiaohe Ruins, China - Turpan, China)
Visit the Flaming Mountain Explore the ruins of Gaochang Visit a traditional Uyghur village Explore the Bezeklik Caves Visit the UNESCO-listed Jiaohe Ruins
Flaming Mountain Flaming Mountain Museum Gaochang Ruins Bezeklik Caves Jiaohe Ruins
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Turpan, China - Karez Irrigation System, China), Transfer (Karez Irrigation System, China - Emin Minaret, China), Transfer (Emin Minaret, China - Urumqi, China)
Visit the Karez Irrigation System Visit the Emin Minaret Visit the Red Hill Pagoda and Park Walk through Urumqi's Grand Bazaar
Karez Irrigation System Emin Minaret Red Hill Pagoda Red Hill Park Urumqi Grand Bazaar
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a Kazak village)
Transfer (Urumqi, China - Heavenly Lake, China), Transfer (Heavenly Lake, China - Kazak Village, China), Transfer (Kazak Village, China - Urumqi, China)
Visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi Lake) Lunch at a Kazak village
Heavenly Lake (Tianchi Lake) Bogda Peak Tianshan Mountains
Breakfast
Transfer (Urumqi, China - Urumqi Airport, China), Flight (Urumqi, China - Kashgar, China), Transfer (Kashgar Airport, China - Kashgar, China)
Visit the Id Kah Mosque (China's largest mosque) Stroll through Kashgar's Uyghur alleyways
Stop for brick tea in Ustang Boyi old streets and enjoy Uyghur music and singing
Id Kah Mosque Kashgar Old Town Ustang Boyi
Breakfast
Transfer (Kashgar, China - Sunday Bazaar, Kashgar, China), Transfer (Sunday Bazaar, Kashgar, China - Kashgar Old Town, China), Transfer (Kashgar Old Town, China - Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja, Kashgar, China), Transfer (Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja, Kashgar, China - Kashgar Hotel, China)
Visit Kashgar's old town with traditional brick and wood buildings Visit the Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja
Visit the Sunday Bazaar (if it's Sunday)
Sunday Bazaar Kashgar Old Town Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja
Breakfast
Transfer (Kashgar, China - Kashgar Airport, China), Flight (Kashgar, China - Beijing, China)
Plan your next step
From USD 6,752.00 per person
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Price based on Double Room
Dates and prices are planning references. The agency will confirm current availability, inclusions and the final price for your travel plans.
| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | USD 7120.00 | English |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | USD 7120.00 | English |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | USD 7120.00 | English |
| 8 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | USD 7120.00 | English |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 22 Nov 2026 | USD 7120.00 | English |
| 10 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | USD 7120.00 | English |
| 11 Nov 2026 | 24 Nov 2026 | USD 7120.00 | English |
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