18 days tour

China Silk Road Encompass: Kashgar To Beijing 18D

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China Silk Road Encompass: Kashgar To Beijing 18D

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Accommodation

Accommodation: 4-star hotels

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Entrance Fees

Flights

Kashgar/Urumqi(Economy)

Transport

Transport: Chartered car or bus Fast Train(Second Class): Turpan/Liuyuan, Zhangye/Lanzhou/Xian/Beijing

Guide

Local English-speaking guide

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Itinerary of your trip China Silk Road Encompass: Kashgar To Beijing 18D

  • Day 1 Arrival Kashgar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival Kashgar

      Welcome to Kashagr, the historical city on the ancient Silk Road. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Enjoy your free time if you arrive early.

      Meal: NULL

  • Day 2 Kashgar To Karakul Day Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kashgar To Karakul Day Tour

      Today you will take about 4 hours by a private vehicle departing from Kashgar to Karakul Lake. You will drive along the renowned friendship highway to Pamir Plateau. On the way, you will stop at Upar Uyghur town to buy some snacks and fruits before heading to the mountains. Then you will view the pretty White Sand Lake that looks like a mirror reflecting the snow-capped mountains on the lake water. After lunch, you will wander around the stunning Karakul Lake(3600 meter), which is situated beside Muztagh Summit. The mountain, the lake and the yurt around the lake create a picture of paradise. Later, you will be transferred back to Kashgar.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3 Kashgar City Tour, Then Fly To Urumqi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kashgar City Tour, Then Fly To Urumqi

      Today it is a busy day to explore Kashgar with a local guide. You will take the city tour by the first stop to visit the Apa Hoja Mausoleum which was built in 1640 by local Imam for his father, and later it became a family graveyard to bury 72 people for 5 generations. The mausoleum is impressive for its delicate Uyghur architectural style including the blue tiles, the dome and the minaret. 

      Next, you will visit Kashgar Old Town to explore the interesting area where there are old houses for shops, workshops, restaurants, bakery, and tea houses etc. It displays the long history and vivid lifestyle in Kashgar from ancient Silk Road period to today. Handicraft Street is a must-see section in the old town, where the huge music instruments and bronze vessels are very impressive. You might taste some local snacks here, such as Nang Bread, grilled eggs, dried fruits etc. before visiting the old Id Ghar Mosque, the biggest mosque in Xinjiang. Enter the mosque at non-praying time to appreciate its architecture and decor, please wear long pants and cover the shoulders for ladies while visiting this mosque. 

      Lunch is arranged at a local Uyghurโ€™s house for you to taste the authentic and traditional Uyghur food including nang bread, hand-stretched noodles, and pilau...etc. 

      The animal bazaar is relocated near Kashgar Airport and opens only on Sundays. If it is Sunday, you will also visit the Animal Bazaar.

      When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to Kashgar airport to catch flight to Urumqi. Upon arrival, transferred to hotel. 

      Transport: Private Vehicle + Flight

      Accommodation: Overnight in Urumqi

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 4 Urumqi To Heavenly Lake, Then Back To Urumqi By Car
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Urumqi To Heavenly Lake, Then Back To Urumqi By Car

      Today you will take 1-hour car ride to Heavenly Lake, or Tianchi in Chinese. It is a high-mountain lake sitting in the Tianshan Mountains, and inscribed on the world heritage list by UNESCO. The lake looks like a crystal mirror to reflect the snow-capped mountains.  There are some kazak yurts on the hills, these white tents make a stunning picture with the green lake and mountains.

      Later, you will get back to Urumqi to visit the Xinjiang Museum(close on Mondays), which displays the relics excavated in Xinjiang on the ancient Silk Road. The museum is renowned for the mummies and monority costumes. 

      Then, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

      Transport: Private Vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Urumqi

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      Heavenly Lake

  • Day 5 Urumqi To Turpan By Car: Visit Jiaohe, Karez, Emin Minaret
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Urumqi To Turpan By Car: Visit Jiaohe, Karez, Emin Minaret

      Today you will take 3-hour car ride to Turpan, which used to be a hub on the ancient Silk Road in the history.  


      In Turpan, you will visit the Ancient City of Jiaohe that is a huge city ruin built on a big terrace being protected by two rivers. Then you will visit the Karez Irrigation System, which supplies the water to the people living in the dry Turpan Depression by the underground system. Moreover, you will view Emin Minaret, the token of the city of Turpan with typical Uyghur architecture, which was built in 1777AD. 

      Tasting the yummy Uyghur lunch is another fun in Turpan. 

      Transport: Private Vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Turpan

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 6 Turpan: Gaochang, Bezklik, Astana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Turpan: Gaochang, Bezklik, Astana


      Turpan is a hub on the ancient Silk Road, and there are lots of historical sites that are renowned for its well-preserved conditions. 

      Today you will visit Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Astana Ancient Tombs, and the Ancient city of Gaochang, with a local guide. 

      You may taste some dried fruits and eat Uyghur food at the lunchtime.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Turpan

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 7 Turpan To Liuyuan By Bullet Train, Then Drive To Dunhuang
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Turpan To Liuyuan By Bullet Train, Then Drive To Dunhuang

      Take 3.5-hour bullet train from Turpan to Liuyuan, where you will take 2-hour car ride to Dunhuang. Wander around the Minsha Shan or Singing Sand Dunes this afternoon, and view the crescent spring in the dunes. 

      It is nice to eat or wander around the Dunhuang night market this evening. Or you can watch the performance copied from Mogao Caves.

      Transport: Private vehicle + Bullet train

      Accommodation: Overnight in Dunhuang

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


  • Day 8 Dunhuang To Jiayuguan By Car
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dunhuang To Jiayuguan By Car

      In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the gem of the ancient Silk Road. The early history of Mogao can be tracked back to the 4th century, and built many times in the histoty. The colorful fresco, statues in Mogao Caves display various stories about Buddhism.

      After lunch, you will take 5-hour car ride to Jiayuguan via the western Hexi Corridor. Enjoy the sceney on the way for Gobi Desert, oasis towns, and snow-capped Qilian Mountains. 

      Transport: Private Vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Jiayuguan

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 9 Jiayuguan To Zhangye By Car After Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Jiayuguan To Zhangye By Car After Sightseeing

      Today you will visit the western end of the Great Wall, Jiayuguan Fortress, which was built on the narrowest area in the Hexi Corridor between Qilian Mountain and Black Mountain. Afterwards you will climb up the Overhanging Greal Wall to enjoy the amazing mountain view. 

      Later, you will be transferred to visit the tomb brick painting in the Wei and Jin Ancient Cemetery, where the fresh colors painted on the brick are very impressive.

      Then you will take 2.5-hour car ride to Zhangye. 

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Zhangye

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 10 Zhangye Day Tour To Daofo Temple, Mati Temple, Danxia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Zhangye Day Tour To Daofo Temple, Mati Temple, Danxia

      Visit the Giant Buddha Monastery or Dafo Temple in Chinese after breakfast in the city, which is also the city museum to display the long history of Zhangye in the ancient time. The huge sleeping Buddha is the highlight of the temple.

      Then you will head to Matisi Monastery to visit the Tibetan Buddhism monastery.

      Afterwards you will take one-hour ride to Zhangye Danxia to view the colorful Rainbow mountains this afternoon. This is very popular site recent years on the Silk Road for its impressive red, yellow, white and black clay on the mountains. 

      Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Zhangye.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Danxia, Zhangye

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 11 Zhangye To Lanzhou By Bullet Train, City Tour In Lanzhou
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Zhangye To Lanzhou By Bullet Train, City Tour In Lanzhou

      Today you will take 3-hour bullet train from Zhangye to Lanzhou. Upon arrival, you will visit Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, which is built along the Yellow River.

      Gansu is famous for the Silk Road history, today you can visit Gansu Provincial Museum (close on Monday ) if the tickets are available.

      You will visit Zhangshan Iron Bridge, Water Wheel Park by the Yellow River, and White Pagoda Hill etc.

      Check in the hotel later in Lanzhou.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Lanzhou

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 12 Lanzhou To Bingling Temple, Then To Xiahe By Car
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lanzhou To Bingling Temple, Then To Xiahe By Car

      Today you will take a 2-hour car ride to Linxia where you will take ferry to sail across the Liujiaxia Reservoir to view the Binglingsi Grottos that was built beside the Yellow River. There are various Buddha Statues with the stunning scenery around the Grottos are amazing.

      Afterwards, you will be transferred for another 2 hours to the hotel in Xiahe (Labrang).

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Xiahe

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 13 Labrang To Lanzhou After Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Labrang To Lanzhou After Sightseeing

      Today you will visit the Labrang Monastery with a local lama guide to learn the history and the culture about the Tibetan Buddhism in Labrang. The colorful paintings, statues, and carvings in the temples are very interesting to explore.

      Afterwards, you will take 4-hour car ride back to Lanzhou to check in the hotel.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Lanzhou

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 14 Lanzhou To Xian, Visit The Old City Wall Of Xian And Muslim Quarter
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lanzhou To Xian, Visit The Old City Wall Of Xian And Muslim Quarter

      Today you will take 3-hour bullet train from Lanzhou to Xian. Upon arrival, you will head to the  City Wall in Xian, which was built in Ming Dynasty with a length of nearly 14km. You can walk or ride a bike on the city wall.

      Then, your will visit Muslim Quarter, particularly the Grand Mosque that is a traditional Chinese architectural style mosque. 

      Later, check in the hotel in Xian.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Xian

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 15 Xian To Beijing By Bullet Train After The Terra Cotta Warriors Visit
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Xian To Beijing By Bullet Train After The Terra Cotta Warriors Visit

      Today you will take one-hour car ride to Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses Museum that is one of the highlights of the Silk Road. Discovered and excavated in 1974, the museum was built on the original site, and each of the warriors is unique one with its own uniform. You will learn the history and story about this site with your local guide.

      Then you will take 5-hour bullet train to Beijing. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Beijing

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 16 Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour

      Today you will take 2-hour ride to the  Mutianyu Great Wall, which was built 600 years ago in the early Ming Dynasty. You can choose walk up or take cable car up to the Great Wall, and view the imposing ancient Chinese military construction. The impressive Wall extends like a dragon on the top of the endless mountains. It is a nice walk on the Wall to enjoy the fantastic scenery.

      Lunch is included at local restaurant before moving back to Beijing hotel.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Beijing

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


  • Day 17 Beijing: The Forbidden City & Summer Palace
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Beijing: The Forbidden City & Summer Palace

      Today you will walk on the biggest City Square in the world, the Tiananmen Square with a local guide, then visit the biggest palace in the world, The Forbidden City. Explore the main buildings and listen to the stories about the palace. 

      Head to Summer Palace this afternoon to view the amazing Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, where it used to be a summer resort for the royal families during Qing Dynasty.

      Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Accommodation: Overnight in Beijing

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 18 Departing From Beijing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departing From Beijing

      Today is departing day, you will be transferred to Beijing airport to catch your flight, where the wonderful tour concludes.

      Transport: Private vehicle

      Meals: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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