Along the Great Silk Road of China





Overview
Highlights
- Immerse Yourself in the Memory of the Silk Road at the Historical Site in Xi'an
- Unveil the Secrets of the Terracotta Army and Make a Mini Terracotta Warrior
- Meet the 'Color Palette Overturned by God' - the Rainbow Mountains.
- Admire the Valuable Cultural Heritage of the Silk Road
- Experience Traveling on a Camel as the Merchants on the Silk Road Did
- Discover the Splendid Ancient City on the Silk Road
- Catch a Glimpse of the Great Pamirs
- Experience Exotic Charm in the Westernmost City of China
- Enjoy Afternoon Tea with Locals in an Ancient Uyghur Teahouse
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Trip includes
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English-speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline while you are traveling
Itinerary

Your private guide will be waiting for you in the airport/train station arrivals area. A comfortable vehicle (non-smoking) with an experienced driver will transfer you directly to your hotel. Your guide will help you check-in.
Hotel options: Somerset Xindicheng Xi'an(4-star) Wyndham Grand Xian South (5-star)
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Xi'an, the eastern end of the Silk Road, your tour starts at the site of the mysterious underground army - meet the life-size Terracotta Army, and you will find the horses are short and small. This is one of the reasons that ...
Meals included: Breakfast
In the morning, have a walk on the ancient city wall. And then pay a visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is part of the Silk Road route。
We will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight to Zhangye.
Hotel options: Tianyu International Hotel (4-star) Zhangye Hotel (5-star)
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, you will visit the 'Color Palette Overturned by God' - the Zhangye Qicai Danxia National Geological Park, which is home to the Rainbow Mountains.
After returning to the city, enjoy a local lunch and co...
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Drive from Zhangye to Dunhuang. On the way, you will visit a magnificent ancient pass, Jiayuguan Pass. It is the west end of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty and a well-preserved ancient military fortress. The tall gate tow...
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, start your adventure to the Mogao Caves where you will marvel at the exquisite murals and lifelike sculptures.
If you want to see more murals after visiting the Mogao Caves, we will take you to the Dun...
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
In the morning, you will visit the ruins of the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). It is the oldest example of this defensive system in China. Check the ruins and you will find it is different from the Great Wal...
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
The Emin Minaret is particularly beautiful in the morning, with the shadow of the minaret falling across the mosque. Go into the mosque and try to tell the time by checking the position of the sunlight on the wall.
The...
Meals included: Breakfast
Visit the Turpan Museum before driving to Urumqi. Every cultural relic in the museum shows you a vivid story of the Silk Road.
Go to the Erdaoqiao Market – the biggest bazaar in Urumqi – and be amazed by the dazzling array of goods.
Hotel options: Excemon Xinjiang Yilite Hotel (4-star) Wanda Vista Hotel (5-star)
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
After your morning flight from Urumqi to Kashgar, you will start your tour of the westernmost corner of China. Along the Silk Road, Kashgar has been the center of regional trade and cultural exchange for more than two millenn...
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Drive along the China-Pakistan Highway. Enjoy the seldom-seen scenery of the westernmost point of China.
See one of the best-kept secrets in China: Karakul Lake, a sparkling glacial lake. During the 3-hour drive, you m...
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Your guide and driver will take you to Kashgar Airport and wave goodbye to you. You can connect to the main cities in China from this airport.
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- International travel expenses to enter or leave Asia.
- Visa Fees
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- Meals: Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
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- Single Room Supplement
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- Cancellation received prior to 22 days before departure: 100 % refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 15 to 21 days before departure: 70% refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 8 to 14 days before departure: 50% refund of all monies paid.
- Cancellation received from 0 to 7 days before departure: no refund.
- No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the payment.
- After the trip has commenced, no refund for unused services due to your unwillingness/inability to participate, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
- The terms for cancellation for tours of more than 10 people may vary from case to case. Please ask you travel advisor regarding the cancellation policy for a group of over 10 people.
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