14 days tour

Classical Silk Road 14 Days: Xian, Lanzhou, Labrang, Jiayug

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Classical Silk Road 14 Days: Xian, Lanzhou, Labrang, Jiayug

This tour includes:

Guide

Local guide

Others

Entrance Fees

Transport

Private vehicle Bullet train (second class) Xian/Lanzhou, Dunhuang/Turpan Soft overnight sleeper train Lanzhou/Jiayuguan

Flights

Urumqi/Kashgar(Economy)

Accommodation

4 star hotels 12 nights Soft sleeper train 1 night

Meals

13 breakfasts and 12 lunches

Not included:

Others

Tips

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Classical Silk Road 14 Days: Xian, Lanzhou, Labrang, Jiayug

  • Day 1 Arrive In Xiโ€™An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrive In Xiโ€™An

      Welcome to Xian, the histocial capital city of Shaanxi Proince Arrive in China. Upon arrival Xiโ€™an, met and transferred by our representative to the hotel.

      Overnight in Xian

      Meal: NULL

  • Day 2 Xiโ€™An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Xiโ€™An

      The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum is one of the highlights of the Silk Road. Today you will take one-hour car ride heading to the museum for a fantastic visit.

      In the afternoon, you can ride a bike or walk on the Old City Wall of Xiโ€™an as a pleasant experience. 

      Then you will wander around the Muslim Quarter.

      Overnight in Xian

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch

  • Day 3 Xiโ€™An/Lanzhou By Bullet Train
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Xiโ€™An/Lanzhou By Bullet Train

      In the morning, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Dacien Monastery, which were built in Tang Dynasty about 1400 year ago.

      In the afternoon, catch a 3-hour bullet train to Lanzhou.

      Overnight in Lanzhou

      Meal: Breakfast, lunch

  • Day 4 Lanzhou/Binglinsi/Xiahe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lanzhou/Binglinsi/Xiahe

      Take a 2-hour car ride to Linxia, where we will take ferry to go across the Yellow River to view the Binglingsi Grottos, which is one of the four well-known grottos in China. There are colorful frescos and statues in the caves.

      Afterwards, move on to Xiahe, Labrang in Tibetan language.

      Overnight in Xiahe

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch

  • Day 5 Xiahe/Lanzhou/Overnight Train To Jiayuguan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Xiahe/Lanzhou/Overnight Train To Jiayuguan

      Visit Labrang Monastery with a local lama guide to learn the history and culture about Labrang in the morning. Then take a 4-hour car ride back to Lanzhou to catch overnight train to Jiayuguan.

      Overnight on the train

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch

  • Day 6 Jiayuguan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Jiayuguan

      Upon early morning arrival, you will be transferred to Jiayuguan hotel to have breakfast, then you will head for the well-preserved Jiagyuguan Fort and Great Wall, which is UNESCO cultural heritage to display the history that happened here.

      Overnight in Jiayuguan

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch


  • Day 7 Jiayuguan/Dunhuang
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Jiayuguan/Dunhuang

      Take a 5-hour car ride to Dunhuang in morning, and enjoy the Gobi desert and the snow-covered Qilian mountain view on the route.

      In the afternoon, we will view the Mingsha Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring in the desert in Dunhuang.

      You can explore the night market in the evening.

      Overnight in Dunhuang

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch

  • Day 8 Dunhuang/Turpan By Fast Train
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dunhuang/Turpan By Fast Train

      Mogao Caves is the gem of the the Silk Road, and you will view the amazing and colorful frescos this morning wtih a professional cave guide.  

      In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Liuyuan station to catch the 3-hour fast train to Turpan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Turpan.

      Overnight in Turpan

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch

  • Day 9 Sightseeing In Turpan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sightseeing In Turpan

      Turpan Basin is a hub on the ancient Silk Road in the history, with the well-preserved ruins and grottos. You will visit the Bezklik Grottos, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, and Sugong Minaret today with a local guide.

      Overnight in Turpan

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch

  • Day 10 Turpan/Urumqi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Turpan/Urumqi

      Take a 3-hour ride to Urumqi in the morning. Then you will visit the fantastic Xinjiang Museum to see the mummies, particularly Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty(Close on Mondays). 

      Afterwards, check in the hotel in Urumqi.

      Overnight in Urumqi

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch

  • Day 11 Urumqi/Heavenly Lake/Kashgar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Urumqi/Heavenly Lake/Kashgar

      In the morning take one-hour car ride to the pretty Heavenly Lake, enjoying the stunning scenery there.

      In the afternoon, you will take 2-hour flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Kashgar.

      Overnight in Kashgar

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch 

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

      Kashgar

      It is a busy day today, you will see the well-known Animal Market(only open on Sundays), Apa Hojia Tomb, Idkar Mosque, and the old town of Kashgar with a local guide. It is interesting to explore Kashgar.

      Overnight in Kashgar

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch 

  • Day 13 Kashgar/Karakul Lake/Kashgar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kashgar/Karakul Lake/Kashgar

      It is a wonderful day tour to the well-known Karakul Lake. Today you will take a car to the Karakul Lake which is situated by the China-Pakistan friendship highway, with a stunning snow covered mountain view. Later, you will come back to Kashgar.

      Overnight in Kashgar

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch 

  • Day 14 Depart From Kashgar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Depart From Kashgar

      Transferred to the airport to catch flight heading home as per your flight time. The wonderful Silk Road tour concludes.

      Meal: 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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