5-Night Private Silk Road Trip from Urumqi to Dunhuang including Hotel Accommodations
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About This Experience in Urumqi
Why Visit Urumqi?
Urumqi, China offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Urumqi provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Urumqi
You can reach Urumqi, China by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Lunch
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Bullet train from Turpan to Liuyuan (Dunhuang)
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Arriving Urumqi
Pick up from Diwopu International Airport or Urumqi...
Pick up from Diwopu International Airport or Urumqi Rail Station and transfer you to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the streets of Urumqi.
Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi
Visit Xinjiang Museum where well-preserved Chinese mummies are... 2 hours
Visit Xinjiang Museum where well-preserved Chinese mummies are exhibited(close on Mondays). The spectacular one stands out from the rest named "Beauty of Loulan," who was buried 4,000 years ago near the town of Loulan in Taklimakan Desert. "Beauty of Loulan" was remarkably preserved in an open coffin under hot desert sands of theTaklamakan when she was excavated in 1980.
Afterwards, head up to Heavenly Lake, located on... 3 hours
Afterwards, head up to Heavenly Lake, located on the north side of the Bodga Shan range of the Tianshan Mountains t. Later, return to Urumqi and stroll through the wonderful Erdaoqiao Bazaar before driving back your hotel.
Later, return to Urumqi and stroll through the... 2 hours
Later, return to Urumqi and stroll through the wonderful Erdaoqiao Bazaar before driving back your hotel.
Urumqi - Turpan
Visit Turpan, the centre of a fertile oasis... 30 minutes
Visit Turpan, the centre of a fertile oasis and an important trade center along the Silk Road that was once adjacent to the kingdoms of Kroran and Yanqi. Visit Emin Minaret, the symbol of Turpan before your authentic local lunch at a Uyghur home under the grape vine in open air.
Explore the Ancient City of Gaochang 1 hour
Explore the Ancient City of Gaochang.
More than 100 caves were hewn out of... 2 hours
More than 100 caves were hewn out of this cliff face between the 6th and 9th centuries by Buddhist monks who farmed the valley below.There are 77 rock-cut caves at the Bezeklik Caves. Most have rectangular spaces with rounded arch ceilings often divided into four sections, each with a mural of Buddha. The effect is of entire ceiling covers with hundreds of Buddha murals. Some ceilings in Bezeklik Caves are painted with a large Buddha surrounded by other figures, including Indians, Persians and Europeans. The quality of the murals varies, with some being artistically naive while others are masterpieces of religious art.
The Astana-Karakhoja Ancient Tombs are part of the... 1 hour
The Astana-Karakhoja Ancient Tombs are part of the Underground Museum of Turpan and the Living Archives of Gaochang. Astana means capital in Uigur; Karakhoja was a Uigur hero who protected his people from a vicious dragon.
Turpan - Liuyuan (via bullet train) - Dunhuang
Explore ruin of ancient Jiaohe city, the capital... 2 hours
Explore ruin of ancient Jiaohe city, the capital of Anterior Jushi kingdom during 108 B.C. to 450 A.D. With Karez Irrigation System helps irrigating the oasis, Jiaohe was an important site along the Silk Road trade route leading west adjacent to Korla and Karasahr kingdoms.
Catch a bullet train to Liuyuan and be transferred to Dunhuang hotel 1 hour
Catch a bullet train to Liuyuan and be transferred to Dunhuang hotel. Visit the night market nearby the hotel if you like.
Dunhuang
Visit the highlight of Silk Road today, Mogao... 4 hours
Visit the highlight of Silk Road today, Mogao Grottoes (Caves of the Thousand Buddhas), where you will be impressed by the fresco and statues in the caves. These caves are examples of rock-cut architecture of soft gravel conglomerate not suitable for either sculpture or elaborate architectural details.
Enjoy a fun hike on the sand dunes to visit the Crescent Spring 1 hour
Enjoy a fun hike on the sand dunes to visit the Crescent Spring.
The Crescent Lake is also known as the... 1 hour
The Crescent Lake is also known as the Crescent Spring, Crescent Moon Spring, or Yueya Spring. It can be considered a natural wonder of the Gobi Desert.
Departing Dunhuang
Free explore before heading to Dunhuang Airport where this 6 days trip concludes 2 hours
Free explore before heading to Dunhuang Airport where this 6 days trip concludes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure…
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
