5-Night Silk Road Tour from Urumqi to Dunhuang
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About This Tour 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
- 5 nights accommodation (5-star hotel)
- Lunch
- One-way high-speed train from Turpan to Liuyuan (second class)
- English speaking guide service with private transfers
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
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
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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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
Urumqi
Your guide picks you up when you arrive... 1 hour
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.
Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Turpan
After breakfast, drive to Heavenly Lake (Tianshan), a... 3 hours
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... 2 hours
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. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the local bazaar.
Turpan
Located at the junction of the east and... 2 hours
Located at the junction of the east and the west of China, Turpan is a marvelous city combining Western and Eastern religions and culture entirely. After breakfast, visit the Jiaohe Ruins. It is a natural fortress located atop a cliff, and a Chinese archaeological site found in the Yarnaz Valley. It is the largest, oldest and best preserved ancient capital city relics in the world. In 2014, the Jiaohe Ruins became part of the Silk Road UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Later, pay a visit to the Emin Minaret, a tower stands by the Uyghur mosque 1 hour
Later, pay a visit to the Emin Minaret, a tower stands by the Uyghur mosque. With a height of 44 m, it is the tallest minaret in China.
Then, we will visit The Bezeklik Thousand Buddha... 2 hours
Then, we will visit The Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves are a collection of retreats once inhabited by Buddhist monks dating from the 5th to the 9th centuries between the cities of Turpan and Shanshan (Loulan) to the north-east of the Taklamakan Desert of Xinjiang Province. These caves are found high on the cliffs of the west Mutou Valley under the Flaming Mountains.
Turpan praised as the 'Hometown of Grapes' 2 hours
Turpan praised as the 'Hometown of Grapes'. Later in the afternoon, we will visit Grape Valley and Karez Waterways, the famous underground irrigation system
Turpan – Liuyuan (by high-speed train) – Dunhuang
Ride the high-speed train from Turpan to Liuyuan,... 2 hours
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.
Dunhuang
We will visit Mogao Caves in the morning;... 4 hours
We will visit Mogao Caves in the morning; the Mogao Caves are the best known of the Chinese Buddhist grottoes and, along with Longmen Grottoes and Yungang Grottoes, are one of the three famous ancient Buddhist sculptural sites of China.
This afternoon we will visit Ming-Sha Dunes and Crescent Lake 2 hours
This afternoon we will visit Ming-Sha Dunes and Crescent Lake. Ming-Sha Dunes is 5 km far away from the city, where you have a chance to take a camel ride in the desert and enjoy the beautiful desert and oasis scenery. The spring has thousands years history in Dunhaung, it has become hot attraction since Han dynasty , 2000 years ago. If you like you may climb the sand dunes and take a sand sliding in the dunes.
Dunhuang Departure
Your tour ends in Dunhuang with transport to... 2 hours
Your tour ends in Dunhuang with transport to the Dunhuang airport or Liuyuan railway station, or your next hotel, depending on your schedule.
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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?
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