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The Silk Road Journey of a Lifetime | 11 Days Xinjiang - Dunhuang - Xi'an

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The experience

Find your way through China.

The Silk Road Journey of a Lifetime | 11 Days Xinjiang - Dunhuang - Xi'an, a 11 days tour from Kashgar to Urumqi, Heavenly Lake and 3 destinations.

Multi-day tourAncient WondersFamilyChristmas & New YearAll Ages Welcome
Travel style
Group tour
Guide language
English
Age range
All ages
Duration
11 days
Starts in
Kashgar
Ends in
Xi'an
Travel agency
Delightful Travel

Connect the places

Your route at a glance.

  1. Kashgar
  2. Urumqi
  3. Heavenly Lake
  4. Turpan
  5. Dunhuang
  6. Xi'an

An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.

Day by day

A closer look at your journey.

01Kashgar

Start point

Kashi Shi, Kashi Diqu, Xinjiang, China (Kashgar airport, 00:00)

Transport

Transfer (Kashgar Airport, China - Kashgar, China)

02Kashgar - White Sand Lake - Karakul Lake

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Kashgar, China - Kashgar, China)

Included Activities

Visit White Sand Lake Visit Karakul Lake Travel permit application for Karakul Lake

Landmarks

White Sand Lake Karakul Lake Pamir Plateau

03Kashgar to Urumqi

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Flight (Kashgar, China - Urumqi, China)

Included Activities

Visit Idigar Mosque Visit Kashgar Old Town with cultural show Explore Handicraft Street Visit Apak Hoji Tomb

Landmarks

Idigar Mosque Kashgar Old Town Handicraft Street Apak Hoji Tomb

04Urumqi - Heavenly Lake

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Urumqi, China - Urumqi, China)

Included Activities

Visit Heavenly Lake Explore Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

Optional Activities

Cable car ride to Maya Mountain Boating on Heavenly Lake

Landmarks

Heavenly Lake Maya Mountain Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar

05Urumqi to Turpan

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Urumqi, China - Turpan, China)

Included Activities

Visit Tuyoq Village with family visit Visit Jiaohe Ruins

Landmarks

Tuyoq Village Flaming Mountain Canyon Jiaohe Ruins

06Turpan to Dunhuang

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Turpan, China - Turpan Railway Station, China), Train (Turpan, China - Dunhuang Liuyuan, China), Transfer (Dunhuang Liuyuan, China - Dunhuang, China)

Included Activities

Visit Karez Well Visit Sugong Minaret

Landmarks

Karez Well Sugong Minaret

07Dunhuang

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Dunhuang, China - Dunhuang, China)

Included Activities

Visit Mogao Grottoes with 4D movie and 8 grottoes tour with professional guide Visit Echoing Sand Mountain Visit Crescent Lake Stroll Shazhou Night Market

Optional Activities

Camel riding in the desert Sand sliding

Landmarks

Mogao Grottoes Echoing Sand Mountain Crescent Lake Shazhou Night Market

08Dunhuang to Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Flight (Dunhuang, China - Xi'an, China), Transfer (Xi'an Airport, China - Xi'an, China)

09Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

Transport

Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an, China)

Included Activities

Visit Terracotta Warriors Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda Explore Tang Paradise

Landmarks

Terracotta Warriors Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum Big Wild Goose Pagoda Tang Paradise

10Xi'an

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

Transfer (Xi'an, China - Xi'an, China)

Included Activities

Visit City Wall Visit Bell Tower Explore Muslim Quarter

Landmarks

City Wall Bell Tower Muslim Quarter

11Xi'an Departure

End point

Xi'an Shi, Shaanxi, China (Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)

Meals

Breakfast

Transport

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

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Travel dates & reference prices.

From USD 2,856.00 per person

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

Price based on Twin Room

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