7-Day Private Silk Road Trip Urumqi to Dunhuang and Zhangye
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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
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Bullet train from Turpan to Liuyuan (Dunhuang)
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available for purchase)
- 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
- 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
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Upon arrival at Urumqi Airport or Urumqi Rail... 1 hour
Upon arrival at Urumqi Airport or Urumqi Rail Station, your guide will send you to the hotel for check-in.
Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi
Visit Xinjiang Museum where well-preserved Chinese mummies are exhibited 2 hours
Visit Xinjiang Museum where well-preserved Chinese mummies are exhibited. Among which, you will find the spectacular one standing out from the rest named "Beauty of Loulan".(close on Mondays)
After lunch, take a one hour ride to... 3 hours
After lunch, take a one hour ride to Heavenly Lake, which is located on the north side of the Tianshan Mountains to enjoy fantastic mountain views and serene lake scenery.
Later, return to Urumqi and stroll through the Erdaoqiao Bazaar 2 hours
Later, return to Urumqi and stroll through the Erdaoqiao Bazaar.
Urumqi - Turpan
Take a 3-hour car ride to Turpan, the... 4 hours
Take a 3-hour car ride to Turpan, the centre of a fertile oasis and an important trade center along the Silk Road. You will visit Karez Irrigation System that is old canal system to water the farm in Turpan.
Then you will head to explore the Ancient... 1 hour
Then you will head to explore the Ancient City of Gaochang, which used to be a huge city in the history.
Then you will visit Bezklik Grottos, a pretty place with amazing frescos 1 hour
Then you will visit Bezklik Grottos, a pretty place with amazing frescos.
Later you will move to ruin of ancient... 1 hour 30 minutes
Later you will move to ruin of ancient Jiaohe City that was once the capital of Anterior Jushi kingdom during 108 B.C. to 450 A.D. but abandoned in the 15th century.
Turpan - Liuyuan (via bullet train) - Dunhuang
Today you will catch 3-hour bullet train to... 2 hours
Today you will catch 3-hour bullet train to Liuyuan and be transferred to Dunhuang in about two hours. Enjoy a fun hike on the sand dunes to visit the Crescent Spring Lake this afternoon. Be sure to explore the night market nearby the hotel in the evening!
Dunhuang - Jiayuguan by vehicle
Visit the highlight of Silk Road today, Mogao... 4 hours
Visit the highlight of Silk Road today, Mogao Grottoes (Caves of the Thousand Buddhas). These caves are examples of rock-cut architecture of soft gravel conglomerate not suitable for either sculpture or elaborate architectural details. After lunch, you will take 5-hour car ride to Jiayuguan.
Jiayuguan - Zhangye by vehicle
Visit Jiayuguan Fort that is called The First... 2 hours
Visit Jiayuguan Fort that is called The First Pass Under Heaven, the western end of the Great Wall for Ming Dynasty.
Then you will catch 2-hour car ride to... 2 hours
Then you will catch 2-hour car ride to Zhangye Rainbow Danxia, which is very colorful clay mountain.
Departing from Zhangye, tour ends.
If time allows, visit Dafo Temple before heading... 2 hours
If time allows, visit Dafo Temple before heading to Zhangye Airport or station where the tour 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…
How do I book this tour?
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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.
