Best of Silk Road 10 Days Tour: Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar
Itinerary
Start in Beijing and end in Kashgar! With the Active Adventure tour Best of Silk Road 10Days: Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Beijing, China and 5 other destinations in China. Best of Silk Road 10Days: Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Introduction
This 10-day Silk Road tour will take you to explore the China section of ancient Silk Road from Beijing to Kashgar with local guide. You will travel to Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar, to learn the historical route and enjoy the amazing landscape in the Western China.
Day 1 Arrival BeijingIn and around Beijing
Upon arrival, met and transferred to hotel.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 2 Beijing
Take a ride to Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall in the morning for a visit. And you will visit Summer Palace in the afternoon.
Overnight: Beijing 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3 Beijing–Xi’an Via Bullet Train
You will visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City in the morning. Then transfer to Beijing South Railway Station to catch a 6-hour bullet train to Xian. Upon arrival, met by our guide and transferred to hotel.
Overnight: Xi’an 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4 Xi’an
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum is one of the highlights of the Silk Road. you will take one hour ride for a visit in the morning. Then you will visit Old City Wall and Muslim Quarter in the afternoon.
Overnight: Xi’an 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5 Xian–Dunhuang Via Flight
Early morning flight to Dunhuang, transferred to hotel. In the afternoon, you will view the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Spring in the desert. Explore the night market in the evening.
Overnight: Dunhuang 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 6 Dunhuang–Turpan(B) via Bullet Train
In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the most important site on the Silk Road. Colorful fresco, statues telling you various stories about Buddha.
Afterwards you will be transferred to Liuyuan railway station catch 4-hour bullet train to Turpan. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
Overnight: Turpan 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7 Turpan
Today you will visit Bezklik Grottos, Astana Ancient Tombs, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, and Emin Minaret.
Overnight in Turpan 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8 Turpan–Urumqi
You will take a 3-hour ride to Urumqi where you will visit Xinjiang Museum(Close on Monday), mummies are a must-see in it, particularly Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty. Then you will head for Heavenly Lake that is located in the valley of the Mt Tianshan with a picturesque scenery.
Overnight in Urumqi 5-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 9 Urumqi — Kashgar(B) Via Flight
Today you will take an early flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, you will see the well-known Grand Bazaar, Apa Hojia Tomb, Idkar Mosque, and old town of Kashgar etc.
Overnight in Kashgar 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 10 Departing from Kashgar
Transferred to the airport to catch your flight heading for your next destination.
End of the trip.
Meal: Breakfast
