Best of Silk Road
Best of Silk Road
Best of Silk Road
10 Days Starting in Beijing and ending in Kashgar
Visiting: Beijing, Xi'an, Dunhuang Toll Gate, Turpan, Ürümqi, Kashgar Prefecture
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BSR
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Activities:
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From:
$2999
$2849 (USD)
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Tour Overview
This 10-day Silk Road tour takes you to explore the Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Beijing to Xi'an, then to Kashgar. You will travel to Beijing, Xi'an, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar by bullet train, flight and chartered vehicle. It is a wonferful tour to learn the history about the Silk Road, and view the fantastic landscape in northern and western China in a quick pace.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Beijing Arrival Transfer
Location: Beijing
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to Beijing, the capital of P.R.China. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Beijing hotel.
Day 2 : Beijing Mutianyu & Summer Palace Tour
Location: Beijing
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will take 2-hour ride to Mutianyu, a section of the Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty 600 year ago. You can walk up or take cable car up to the Wall, and walk from tower to tower. It is amazing to view the ancient military construction that is well preserved on the giant mountains.
Head to Summer Palace this afternoon to view the amazing Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill this afternoon, where it used to be a summer resort for the royal families during Qing Dynasty.
Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 3 : Beijing To Xi'an By Bullet Train After The Forbidden City Tour
Location: Xi'an
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You will visit the biggest city square in the world, the Tian'anmen Square. Then walk to the Forbidden City(close on Monday), the biggest palace in the world. Explore the main buildings with a local guide in the palace. Then you will catch 5-hour bullet train to Xian. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel.
Day 4 : Xi'an Day Tour
Location: Xi'an
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will take one-hour ride to the well-known Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. There are three pits in the museum where you will be impressed by the high-level art 2000 years ago.
Afterwards, you will move back to Xi'an city to visit the 14-km old city wall that was built 600 years ago in Ming Dynasty.
Later you will explore the interesting Muslim Quarter where there are markets, shops, restaurants, old houses and stands to sell all sorts of things.
Day 5 : Xi'an To Dunhuang By Air
Location: Dunhuang Toll Gate
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take an early morning flight to Dunhuang, and you will be transferred to hotel upon arrival. In the afternoon, you will view the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Spring in the desert. Explore the renown Dunhuang night market in the evening.
Day 6 : Dunhuang To Turapn By Bullet Train
Location: Turpan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the gem of the ancient Silk Road. The early history of Mogao can be track back to the 4th century, and built many times in the history. The colorful fresco, statues in Mogao Caves display various stories about Buddhism.
Afterwards you will take 2-hour car ride to Liuyuan station where you will catch 3-hour bullet train to Turpan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel. Turpan is a basin in Xinjiang province, and renown for its hottest weather in China.
Day 7 : Turpan City Day Tour
Location: Turpan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Turpan is a hub on the ancient Silk Road, and there are lots of historical sites that are renown for its well-preserved conditions. Today you will visit Bezklik Grottos, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, and Emin Minaret with a local guide. You may taste some dried fruits and eat Uyghur food.
Day 8 : Turpan To Urumqi By Car, Visit Xinjiang Museum & Tianchi
Location: Ürümqi
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. Afterwards you will be transferred to visit the stunning Heavenly Lake (TianChi).
Then you will be transferred to the hotel in Urumqi for a rest.
Day 9 : Urumqi To Kashgar By Air For Kashgar City Tour
Location: Kashgar Prefecture
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is a busy day, you will take an early flight to Kashgar, where you will visit the well-known old town of Kashgar, Apa Hojia Tomb, and Id kar Mosque. If it is Sunday, you will visit the animal bazaar that opens only on Sundays.
Day 10 : Departing From Kashgar
Location: Kashgar Prefecture
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transferred to Kashgar airport to catch your flight heading for your next destination, where the wonderful Silk Road tour concludes.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
4-star hotels
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
As described in itinerary.
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Train Tickets
As described in itinerary, second class
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Entrance Fees
As described in itinerary.
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Local guide(no guide on the train/flight)
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Meals – Full Board
Lunch and dinner not included
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
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Silk Road Trips requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of silk road trips charges.
Up to 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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