12 day Silk Road cultural tour of China: Xinjiang+Gansu+Xi'an

Departing from Ürümqi
Urumqi
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  • [Exclusive Gift] Place an order to receive daily bottled water + 24-hour free airport pick-up and drop-off + a local specialty fruit platter on the first day of the trip.
  • [Colorful Attractions] Tianchi Tianshan + Tuyugou + Flaming Mountain + Mogao Grottoes + Mingsha Mountain + Jiayuguan + Colorful Danxia + Giant Wild Goose Pagoda + Datang Everbright City + Terracotta Army + Bell and Drum Tower + Muslim Quarter + Xi’an City Wall [Featured Experience] Intangible Cultural Heritage Gourd Experience + Sanpaotai by the Yellow River + Tianchi Cruise + Song of Everlasting Regret Performance + See Dunhuang/Music Dunhuang (choose one) Performance + Flying Apsaras + Tang Dynasty Makeup
  • [Accommodation] Handpicked local 4-star hotels throughout the trip
  • [Transportation] Directly-operated fleet for reliable and worry-free travel, local driver cum guide to take you around the Northwest
  • [Service] Professional customization specialist provides one-on-one explanation of the itinerary before the trip, exclusive one-on-one butler service during the trip to ensure worry-free travel
  • The driver has the right to adjust the order of attractions without reducing the number of attractions and time.
  • Chinese guides are provided during the trip, and the travel agency can provide translation software for free; if you want more professional English interpretation service (additional upgrade fee required). Please inform your needs when the customizer contacts you.

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Exploring the ancient Silk Road in Xinjiang, Gansu, and Xi'an

【Free Private Customization】Please place an order for consultation

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From ₩ 1,677,200₩ 1,765,500

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① Pre-trip Notification

Within 24 hours of your order, we will send you detailed itinerary and vehicle information via email. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

② [Pick-up and Drop-off Time and Location]

  1. Airport/Station Pick-up: On the day the trip begins, pick you up at the airport 24 hours in advance according to your flight time.
  2. Airport/Station Drop-off: Drop you off at the airport 2-3 hours in advance according to your flight time.

③ Exciting Attractions of the Itinerary

  • Xinjiang Check-in
  • Go to Tianshan to admire Yaochi, explore the Turpan Flaming Mountains, seek ancient history in Mazha Village, chase the heat of the Flaming Mountains, and taste the coolness of Karez Wells.
  • Hexi Corridor
  • Visit the millennium Buddha light of Mogao Grottoes, listen to the singing sands of Mingsha Mountain, go to Jiayuguan Pass, and immerse yourself in the colorful gallery of Danxia.
  • Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty
  • Wear Tang costumes to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, explore the Terracotta Warriors, enjoy "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow," climb the city walls, savor the fireworks of the Muslim Quarter, and unlock the ancient and modern Chang'an.

④ Itinerary Arrangement:

  • D1 Urumqi Airport Pick-up (approx. 2 KM/30min)
  • D2 Urumqi to Tianshan Tianchi to Turpan (approx. 350KM/4H)
  • D3 Turpan to Tuyugou Mazha Village to Flaming Mountains to Karez Wells (approx. 130KM/2H)
  • D4 Turpan to Dunhuang by high-speed train (approx. 15KM/20min)
  • D5 Mogao Grottoes (English and Chinese explanations available) to "See Dunhuang Again" / "Le Dong Dunhuang" performance (choose one) to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring (approx. 40KM/1H)
  • D6 Dunhuang to Jiayuguan Pass to Linze (approx. 570KM/7H)
  • D7 Hike Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon to Colorful Danxia (approx. 200KM/3H)
  • D8 Zhangye by high-speed train to Lanzhou Yellow River Scenic Line to Intangible Cultural Heritage Ruan's Gourd Experience to Sanpaotai by the Yellow River (view Jincheng and night scenery) (approx. 70KM/1H)
  • D9 Lanzhou to Xi'an Tang Dynasty Makeup to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda to Grand Tang Everbright City (approx. 60KM/1H)
  • D10 Terracotta Warriors (English and Chinese explanations available) to "The Song of Everlasting Sorrow" performance (seats not specified, general area) (approx. 70KM/1H)
  • D11 Bell and Drum Tower to Muslim Quarter to Xi'an Ancient City Wall (approx. 50KM/1H)
  • D12 Xi'an to Airport Drop-off according to your flight time (approx. 40KM/1H)

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Recommended reason: Traveling in Northwest China, China's Silk Road culture has a thousand years of history. Now we have arranged a joint tour of Xinjiang + Gansu + Xi'an provinces to enjoy the natural and humanistic aspects of the Silk Road. High-speed r
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Private tour throughout, departures from 2 people, driver and guide independent group tour, vehicle type is reasonably arranged according to the number of people. We have specially arranged high-speed rail in the itinerary to give you more time to explore
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Throughout the trip, you'll stay in carefully selected hotels with four-diamond ratings, as well as unique boutique hotels. We believe that a comfortable hotel experience is an integral part of your journey. All hotels are fully equipped and can accommoda
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Introduction to tour routes, if you have any adjustments to your itinerary, please contact us, we can adjust the itinerary for you.
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Highlight moments during the trip: 1. Local makeup artists provide makeup and styling services for you. By using local costumes, you can learn about ancient and modern Chinese culture. [Dunhuang Flying Apsaras Makeup and Tang Dynasty Princess Makeup]
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2. Immerse yourself in the Silk Road culture through two highly-rated local performances [Choose one from Music in Dunhuang & Encounter Dunhuang] and [Song of Everlasting Regret].
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3. When the Mogao Grottoes' cave culture and the Terracotta Army's underground palace appear before you, accompanied by professional guided tours (available in English) to explain their stories, they may become places you'll want to visit again.
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4. In Xinjiang, we have arranged: Heavenly Lake, formerly known as Yaochi, with a clear lake surface, crystal clear like jade. It is said that the Pantao Festival where the Queen Mother of the West entertained the immortals was held here. A special scenic
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5. In Dunhuang, which was selected as a dual heritage city in 2024, we will spend three days and two nights deeply immersed in exploring the charm that humanity yearns for.
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6. In Zhangye, you will visit the Rainbow Mountains, a popular spot featured on the cover of National Geographic, to watch the sunset. You will also walk through the Ping Shan Lake Grand Canyon to see different Danxia landforms. We believe this will add a

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