Best of Silk Road
This 10-day Silk Road private tour takes you to explore the Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Xian to Kashgar. You will travel to Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival Beijing
Upon arrival, met by our guide and transferred to hotel.
Overnight: Beijing 4 star hotel
Day 2. Beijing (B)
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
Day 3. Beijing - Xi'an Via Bullet Train (B)
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
Day 4. Xi'an (B)
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
Day 5. Xian/Dunhuang(B) 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
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
Day 7. Turpan(B)
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
Day 8. Turpan/Urumqi (B) Via
You will take a 3-hour ride to Urumqi where you will visit Xinjiang Museum, mummies are a must-see in it, particularly Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty.
Then you will be transferred to the hotel in Urumqi for a rest.
Overnight in Kashgar 4 star hotel
Day 9. Urumqi/Kashgar(B) Via Flight
Today is a busy day, you will take an early flight to Kashagr, where you will visit the well-known Grand Bazaar, Apa Hojia Tomb, Idkar Mosque, and the old town of Kashgar.
Overnight in Kashgar 4 star hotel
Day 10. Departing from Kashgar(B)
Transferred to the airport to catch your flight heading for your next destination.
