China Silk Road Urumqi to Jiayuguan
Destinations: Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Jiayuguan
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This 7-day classic tour takes you to explore the ancient Silk Road in China on the northern route from Urumqi to Dunhuang. You will travel along the oasis and desert along the traditional road to view the changes in modern time. Attractions for the wodnerful tour are Mogao Grottos, Turpan Oasis, Loulan Mummies, and Heavenly Lake etc. with local guide.
Highlights
Start in Urumqi and end in Jiayuguan!
With the sightseeing tour Silk Road Urumqi to Jiayuguan 7D, you have a 7 day tour package taking you through
Urumqi, China and 3 other
destinations in China.
Silk Road Urumqi to Jiayuguan 7D
includes
accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Itinerary
Day 1Arrival Urumqi
Upon arrival at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport or Urumqi Railway Station, your guide will pick you up at arrival exit and then transfer you to the hotel. Accommodation: Urumqi 3-star Jinggu Hotel or equivalent Meals: None
Day 2Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi
Today your first stop of the day is Xinjiang Museum that is renown for the well-preserved mummies excavated from the desert. The museum is closed on Mondays. The mummies are exhibited on the second floor with amazed conditions. Moreover there are plenty of relics in the musuem as well displaying the slendid history in Xinjiang. After the museum, you will take one-hour ride to Heavenly Lake, which is called Tianshan in Chinese. Located on the north of the Tianshan Mountains, Heavenly Lake is a quiet place to view mountains with the blue lake water. This afternnon, you will wander around the Erdaoqiao International Bazaar in Urumqi, where you can purchase all sorts of souvenirs. Accommodation: Urumqi 3-star Jinggu Hotel or equivalent Meal: Breakfast
Day 3Urumqi - Turpan
After hotel breakfast, you will take a 3-hour ride to Turpan, a historical town on the ancient Silk Road with splendid history. Upon arrival, you will visit Emin Minaret or Sugong Minaret which is the symbol of Turpan with its pretty Uyghur architecture. Then you will explore the Ancient City of Gaochang, Bezklik Grottos, and Astana Ancient Tombs with local guide to learn the history and culture. Lunch is arranged at local Uyghur home or restaurant. Accommodation: Turpan 3-star Turpan Hotel or equivalent Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 4Turpan - Liuyuan (via bullet train) - Dunhuang
Today we will explore Ancient City of Jiaohe that was built on the 30-meter platform. The history of Jiaohe can be tracked back to 2200 years ago, and unfortunately the city was abandoned in the 14th century. Jiaohe played an important role on the northen Silk Road and always under the jurisdiction of Gaochang. It is interesting to explore the ruin while wandering the lanes, temples and houses etc. today. Afterwards, you will catch a 3.5-hour bullet train to Liuyuan and be transferred 2 hours to Dunhuang hotel by car. You can explore the Shazhou night market in Dunhuang, where there are shops, restaurants, and stands to sell souvenirs. Accommodation: Dunhuang 3-star Hantang Hotel or equivalent Meal: Breakfast
Day 5Dunhuang
You will visit the highlight of Silk Road today, Mogao Grottoes, where you will be impressed by the fresco and statues in the caves. These caves are colorful and well-preserved after 1500 years. Some frescos are telling the stories about the Buddha. You will learn the history with a professional cave guide. In the afternoon, move to the Singing Sand Dunes and the Crescent Moon Spring near the city Dunhuang, where you have an option to ride camels. Accommodation: Dunhuang 3-star Hantang Hotel or equivalent Meal: Breakfast
Day 6Dunhuang - Jiayuguan
Take train or car from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to visit Jiayuguan Fort, Overhanging Great Wall. Accommodation: Jiayuguan 3-star Starway Hotel or equivalent Meal: Breakfast
Day 7Departing Jiayuguan
If time permits, you can visit Wei Jin Ancients Tombs before heading to Jiayuguan Airport where this 7-day trip concludes. Meal: Breakfast
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