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5-Night Silk Road Tour from Urumqi to Dunhuang
6 days
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Day 1: Urumqi
Your guide picks you up when you arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), then transfers you to your hotel for check-in. Have the rest of the day free to relax on your own.
Overnight: 5-star Urumqi Hoi Tak Hotel
Day 2: Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Turpan (B)
After breakfast, drive to Heavenly Lake (Tianshan), a gorgeous alpine lake situated 6,257 feet (1,907 meters) above sea level. In the afternoon, drop down to Turpan, located at 505 feet (154 meters) below sea level, known to be the lowest, driest, and hottest place in China. The dry climate has preserved the region’s ancient sites remarkably well.
Overnight: 5-star Turpan Tuha Hotel
Day 3: Turpan (B, L)
Discover the ancient civilization of Turpan as you visit highlights including the ancient city of Jiaohe, the Emin Minaret, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, the World Heritage–listed Karez Wells, and Astana–Karakhoja Ancient Tombs. Your tour includes lunch at a Uighur home, which provides an intimate experience of the culture.
Overnight: 5-star Turpan Tuha Hotel
Day 4. Turpan – Liuyuan (by high-speed train) – Dunhuang (B)
Ride the high-speed train from Turpan to Liuyuan, which takes about four hours, then continue by private vehicle from Liuyuan to Dunhuang for another two hours. In Dunhuang, have time to check out the night market, which offers good shopping and local snacks.
Overnight: 5-star Dunhuang Hotel
Day 5: Dunhuang (B)
Visit the World Heritage–listed Mogao Caves, an exquisite Buddhist sanctuary with superb art. See documentary films about the Silk Road and the Mogao Caves, then tour the caves with a guide who explains the colorful frescoes, Buddhist statues, and other artworks, which date from between the fourth to fourteenth centuries. In the afternoon, head to the Crescent Spring and the Singing Sand Dunes.
Overnight: 5-star Dunhuang Hotel
Day 6: Dunhuang (B)
Your tour ends in Dunhuang with transport to the Dunhuang Airport or your next hotel, depending on your schedule.
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Your guide picks you up when you arrive at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC), then transfers you to your hotel for check-in. Have the rest of the day free to relax on your own.
Overnight: 5-star Urumqi Hoi Tak Hotel
Day 2: Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Turpan (B)
After breakfast, drive to Heavenly Lake (Tianshan), a gorgeous alpine lake situated 6,257 feet (1,907 meters) above sea level. In the afternoon, drop down to Turpan, located at 505 feet (154 meters) below sea level, known to be the lowest, driest, and hottest place in China. The dry climate has preserved the region’s ancient sites remarkably well.
Overnight: 5-star Turpan Tuha Hotel
Day 3: Turpan (B, L)
Discover the ancient civilization of Turpan as you visit highlights including the ancient city of Jiaohe, the Emin Minaret, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, the World Heritage–listed Karez Wells, and Astana–Karakhoja Ancient Tombs. Your tour includes lunch at a Uighur home, which provides an intimate experience of the culture.
Overnight: 5-star Turpan Tuha Hotel
Day 4. Turpan – Liuyuan (by high-speed train) – Dunhuang (B)
Ride the high-speed train from Turpan to Liuyuan, which takes about four hours, then continue by private vehicle from Liuyuan to Dunhuang for another two hours. In Dunhuang, have time to check out the night market, which offers good shopping and local snacks.
Overnight: 5-star Dunhuang Hotel
Day 5: Dunhuang (B)
Visit the World Heritage–listed Mogao Caves, an exquisite Buddhist sanctuary with superb art. See documentary films about the Silk Road and the Mogao Caves, then tour the caves with a guide who explains the colorful frescoes, Buddhist statues, and other artworks, which date from between the fourth to fourteenth centuries. In the afternoon, head to the Crescent Spring and the Singing Sand Dunes.
Overnight: 5-star Dunhuang Hotel
Day 6: Dunhuang (B)
Your tour ends in Dunhuang with transport to the Dunhuang Airport or your next hotel, depending on your schedule.
Included
- 5 nights accommodation (5-star hotel)
- One-way high-speed train from Turpan to Liuyuan (second class)
- Driver/guide
- Transfer by private vehicle
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Lunch at Uyghur house in Turpan on Day 3
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Discount price is available for group size of 2, 4 or more
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
50%
Aquatic
30%
Nightlife
25%
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