Silk Road Tour 8D: Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar

Itinerary
Day 1. Arrival Xi'an
Upon arrival, met by our guide and transferred to hotel.
Overnight: Xi'an 3 star Skytel Hotel or similar

Day 2. 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 3 star Skytel Hotel or similar

Day 3. 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 3 star Hantang Hotel or similar

Day 4. 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 3 star Turapn Hotel or similar

Day 5. Turpan/Urumqi(B)
Today you will visit Bezklik Grottos, Astana Ancient Tombs, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, and Emin Minaret. Then drive 3 hours to Urumqi.
Overnight in Urumqi 3 star Jingu Hotel or similar

Day 6. Urumqi/Kashgar(B) Via Flight
After hotel breakfast, you will visit Xinjiang Museum, mummies are a must-see in it, particularly Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty. Then you will visit Heavenly Lake.
Then you will take a flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Kashgar 3 star Seman Hotel or similar

Day 7. Kashgar(B)
It is a busy day, you will see the well-known Grand Bazaar, Apa Hojia Tomb, Idkar Mosque, old town of Kashgar.
Overnight in Kashgar 3 star Seman Hotel or similar

Day 8. Departing from Kashgar(B)
Transferred to the airport to catch your flight heading your next destination. Trip concludes.