Silk Road Tours International
Travel Service Co.,Ltd
Travel Service Co.,Ltd
Tour Highlights
- Visit Karez underground irrigation channels one of the three Great Projects in China.
- Visit mysterious Crescent Lake in the middle of Gobi Desert.
- Admire the most valuable Buddhist Treasure house of Mogao Grottoes in the World.
- Enjoy the greatest archaeological discoveries of Terra-Cotta Warriors in China.
- Explore the ancient city of Jiaohe, which was built by digging down from the ground.
- Enjoy the diversified cultural relics and mummies in Xinjiang Regional Museum.
- Experience an ancient city by walking or biking on the Ancient Xi’an City Wall.
- Admire the world famous Buddha paintings of Bizeklik Thousand Caves
Day 1
Arrive in Urumqi
Activities: Warmly welcome you at Urumqi airport and transfer to your hotel
Our guide will pick you up from Urumqi airport and accompany you to your Hotel. For the first day in Xinjiang you time is on your own to explore as you will.
Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of the people’s republic of China. It is located in the north – west of the country. Urumqi was a major hub on the Silk Road during China’s Tang dynasty and developed its reputation as a leading cultural and commercial center during the Qing dynasty. Literal translation of Urumqi means “beautiful pasture” in Mongolian language. It is the largest city in China’s western region. Since 1990s Urumqi has developed economically and now serves as a regional transport, cultural, and commercial center.
Activities: Warmly welcome you at Urumqi airport and transfer to your hotel
Our guide will pick you up from Urumqi airport and accompany you to your Hotel. For the first day in Xinjiang you time is on your own to explore as you will.
Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of the people’s republic of China. It is located in the north – west of the country. Urumqi was a major hub on the Silk Road during China’s Tang dynasty and developed its reputation as a leading cultural and commercial center during the Qing dynasty. Literal translation of Urumqi means “beautiful pasture” in Mongolian language. It is the largest city in China’s western region. Since 1990s Urumqi has developed economically and now serves as a regional transport, cultural, and commercial center.
Day 2
Day trip to Heavenly Lake
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:Drive to Heavenly lake and spend a few hours around the lake for Hiking or cruising as you like
Our guide and driver see you at the hotel lobby and Leave for Heavenly Lake after breakfast which is 115 kms (71 Miles) over two hours by vehicle. This beautiful and crystal-clear waters of Heavenly Lake is guarded by the Tianshan mountain and once you are at the lake, you will have free time to roam around the lake, simply trekking up the mountains through the various valleys, go boating or take a cable car (own expense) up to the top of the mountain for full scenery of the lake
Whenever ready drive back to Urumqi and stay overnight.
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:Drive to Heavenly lake and spend a few hours around the lake for Hiking or cruising as you like
Our guide and driver see you at the hotel lobby and Leave for Heavenly Lake after breakfast which is 115 kms (71 Miles) over two hours by vehicle. This beautiful and crystal-clear waters of Heavenly Lake is guarded by the Tianshan mountain and once you are at the lake, you will have free time to roam around the lake, simply trekking up the mountains through the various valleys, go boating or take a cable car (own expense) up to the top of the mountain for full scenery of the lake
Whenever ready drive back to Urumqi and stay overnight.
Day 3
Urumqi to Turpan
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:visit Xinjiang Museum then drive to Turpan
After breakfast, visit the Xinjiang Museum which houses an impressive collection of exhibits, mummies,covering artifacts,relics from more than 12 minority groups. By this way you’ll have some understanding about Xinjiang and the Silk Road.
Drive to Turpan after lunch, it is 180km which takes about 2:30-3:00 hours.
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:visit Xinjiang Museum then drive to Turpan
After breakfast, visit the Xinjiang Museum which houses an impressive collection of exhibits, mummies,covering artifacts,relics from more than 12 minority groups. By this way you’ll have some understanding about Xinjiang and the Silk Road.
Drive to Turpan after lunch, it is 180km which takes about 2:30-3:00 hours.
Day 4
Turpan for the whole day
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:visit Idikut (Gaochang) ancient city, Toyuq village, Bizeklik Thousand Buddha caves and Flaming Mountain
After breakfast at the hotel, We start our tour in Turpan with a visit to ancient city of Idikut (Gaochang). The city was first built in the first Century BC and later became capital of the Idikut (Gaochang) Uighur Kingdom of the 8th Century.
We’ll visit the city for about 40 minutes and then Move on to Toyuq village, an old, beautiful and timeless village with a friendly Uighur community. Here we visit several local families and eat lunch with a local family at their home. This could be the highlight of your tour of the day.
After lunch we visit Bizeklik Thousand Buddha caves which used to be an important center for Buddhist worshipers under the Xizhou Huigu government of the Idikut (Gaochang) Kingdom.
On the way back to the hotel we will stop at the Flaming Mountain which people claimed to be the hottest and driest on the Silk Road that “flying birds even a thousand miles away dare not to come”.
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:visit Idikut (Gaochang) ancient city, Toyuq village, Bizeklik Thousand Buddha caves and Flaming Mountain
After breakfast at the hotel, We start our tour in Turpan with a visit to ancient city of Idikut (Gaochang). The city was first built in the first Century BC and later became capital of the Idikut (Gaochang) Uighur Kingdom of the 8th Century.
We’ll visit the city for about 40 minutes and then Move on to Toyuq village, an old, beautiful and timeless village with a friendly Uighur community. Here we visit several local families and eat lunch with a local family at their home. This could be the highlight of your tour of the day.
After lunch we visit Bizeklik Thousand Buddha caves which used to be an important center for Buddhist worshipers under the Xizhou Huigu government of the Idikut (Gaochang) Kingdom.
On the way back to the hotel we will stop at the Flaming Mountain which people claimed to be the hottest and driest on the Silk Road that “flying birds even a thousand miles away dare not to come”.
Day 5
Turpan to Dunhuang
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:visit Yargul (Jiaohe) Ancient city,Karez irigation system, Emin Minaret then take overnight train to Dunhuang
Following breakfast at the Hotel we start our another wonderful day in Turpan. Our special itinerary today includes sightseeing in Turpan and then take overnight soft sleeper train to Dunhuang
First we visit Yargul (Jiaohe) Ancient city which is one of the best preserved ancient city in China. The ruins of the buildings are divided into temples, civilian dwellings and government offices. Workshops and residential houses are still visible and time there is a time spent in a long lost world. After an hour of visiting around the ancient city, we’ll head to see the world famous Karez irrigation system, unique to this part of the world. The system is considered as one of the three great projects in China with the other two being the Great Wall and the Grand Canal.
Then visit the Emin Sulayman minaret which is a magnificent combination of ancient Uighur and Islamic architecture. It is the tallest ancient tower in Xinjiang and the only Islamic ancient minaret in the country. Locals call it “pure tower”.
Later in the afternoon drive to Daheyan train station for overnight first class soft sleeper train to Dunhuang. the train journey is about 10 hours
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:visit Yargul (Jiaohe) Ancient city,Karez irigation system, Emin Minaret then take overnight train to Dunhuang
Following breakfast at the Hotel we start our another wonderful day in Turpan. Our special itinerary today includes sightseeing in Turpan and then take overnight soft sleeper train to Dunhuang
First we visit Yargul (Jiaohe) Ancient city which is one of the best preserved ancient city in China. The ruins of the buildings are divided into temples, civilian dwellings and government offices. Workshops and residential houses are still visible and time there is a time spent in a long lost world. After an hour of visiting around the ancient city, we’ll head to see the world famous Karez irrigation system, unique to this part of the world. The system is considered as one of the three great projects in China with the other two being the Great Wall and the Grand Canal.
Then visit the Emin Sulayman minaret which is a magnificent combination of ancient Uighur and Islamic architecture. It is the tallest ancient tower in Xinjiang and the only Islamic ancient minaret in the country. Locals call it “pure tower”.
Later in the afternoon drive to Daheyan train station for overnight first class soft sleeper train to Dunhuang. the train journey is about 10 hours
Train Info
This Tour includes one way train Journey from Turpan to Dunhuang which is about 9-10 hours. We book first class soft sleeper tickets, there are 4 beds in one compartment, this tour includes one ticket per person. so if you are less than 4 people and want to get all 4 beds, you have to pay for the rest of beds then you can stay privately without any other strangers. please let us know when you make booking.
Day 6
Dunhuang for the whole day
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:Arrive in Dunhuang train station in the morning and visit Mogao Grottoes, Museum, Crescent Lake and Mingsha Echo-sand Mountain
Our Dunhuang local guide will be holding your name in front of the Dunhuang train station and have breakfast first and then go for sight-seeing.
We spend the whole morning at Mogao Grottoes which were constructed over a millennium ago, from the 4th to 14th centuries. The caves are also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves which has two distinctions of being one of the most notable grottoes in China as well as the best-preserved treasure house of Buddhist arts, sutras, murals and sculptures in the world.
After lunch, visit Dunhuang Museum which exhibits relics excavated from the local area, such as paper, coins, a model of the Great Wall which is appeared during the Han Dynasty.
Then drive to Mysterious Crescent lake which it’s name derives from the crescent moon shaped by a small pool of spring water between two large sand dunes. Here you’ll have chance to ride camels on the sand dunes of Sounding Sand mountain which makes sounds when the wind blows.
We highly recommend you to stay until Sunset to enjoy the colorful view of high sand dunes before going back to hotel.
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:Arrive in Dunhuang train station in the morning and visit Mogao Grottoes, Museum, Crescent Lake and Mingsha Echo-sand Mountain
Our Dunhuang local guide will be holding your name in front of the Dunhuang train station and have breakfast first and then go for sight-seeing.
We spend the whole morning at Mogao Grottoes which were constructed over a millennium ago, from the 4th to 14th centuries. The caves are also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves which has two distinctions of being one of the most notable grottoes in China as well as the best-preserved treasure house of Buddhist arts, sutras, murals and sculptures in the world.
After lunch, visit Dunhuang Museum which exhibits relics excavated from the local area, such as paper, coins, a model of the Great Wall which is appeared during the Han Dynasty.
Then drive to Mysterious Crescent lake which it’s name derives from the crescent moon shaped by a small pool of spring water between two large sand dunes. Here you’ll have chance to ride camels on the sand dunes of Sounding Sand mountain which makes sounds when the wind blows.
We highly recommend you to stay until Sunset to enjoy the colorful view of high sand dunes before going back to hotel.
Day 7
Dunhuang to Xi’an
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:Take morning flight to Xi’an and visit Xi’an city wall and Provincial Museum
Our guide and driver see you off at Dunhuang Airport and another Knowledgeable and friendly local guide will meet you with experienced driver at Xi’an airport and transfer to Xi’an city which is about 1.5 hours driving.
First have lunch then drive to Xi’an city wall which is the symbol of Xi’an and the most ancient existing city wall in China up till today. We spend a few hours to enjoy by walking around or riding bicycle as you like.(own exoense)
Finally visit Shanxi provincial Museum which is one of the largest state museums with modern facilities in China. The museum houses over 370,000 items, including murals, paintings, pottery, coins, as well as bronze, gold, and silver objects. The modern museum is built between 1983 and 2001 and its appearance recalls the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty.
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:Take morning flight to Xi’an and visit Xi’an city wall and Provincial Museum
Our guide and driver see you off at Dunhuang Airport and another Knowledgeable and friendly local guide will meet you with experienced driver at Xi’an airport and transfer to Xi’an city which is about 1.5 hours driving.
First have lunch then drive to Xi’an city wall which is the symbol of Xi’an and the most ancient existing city wall in China up till today. We spend a few hours to enjoy by walking around or riding bicycle as you like.(own exoense)
Finally visit Shanxi provincial Museum which is one of the largest state museums with modern facilities in China. The museum houses over 370,000 items, including murals, paintings, pottery, coins, as well as bronze, gold, and silver objects. The modern museum is built between 1983 and 2001 and its appearance recalls the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty.
Day 8
Explore Xi’an for whole day
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:Visit Terra-Cotta Warriors; Bell Tower; Wild Goose Pagoda and Hui Mosque
After breakfast, we start our wonderful day tour with visiting Terra-Cotta Warriors which is the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century. This site is about an hour drive from Xi’an city.
After lunch Visit Bell tower which is located in downtown area and a Chinese traditional building and geographical center of the ancient capital, best preserved and largest wooden tower in China.
After vsiting the bell tower for about an hour we continue our tour to wild goose Pagoda which is well preserved ancient holy building for Buddhism.
Finally visit the Hui grand mosque located in Hui minority area, construction of the mosque has rich Chinese features combined with Arabic style. It is one of the oldest and largest mosque in China.
Meals: B, L, D
Activities:Visit Terra-Cotta Warriors; Bell Tower; Wild Goose Pagoda and Hui Mosque
After breakfast, we start our wonderful day tour with visiting Terra-Cotta Warriors which is the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century. This site is about an hour drive from Xi’an city.
After lunch Visit Bell tower which is located in downtown area and a Chinese traditional building and geographical center of the ancient capital, best preserved and largest wooden tower in China.
After vsiting the bell tower for about an hour we continue our tour to wild goose Pagoda which is well preserved ancient holy building for Buddhism.
Finally visit the Hui grand mosque located in Hui minority area, construction of the mosque has rich Chinese features combined with Arabic style. It is one of the oldest and largest mosque in China.
Day 9
Xi’an to your Next destination
Meals: B
Activities:See you off at Xi’an airport
Our driver will see you off at Xi’an airport for your flight back home （or train station as you planned）
Meals: B
Activities:See you off at Xi’an airport
Our driver will see you off at Xi’an airport for your flight back home （or train station as you planned）
Tour price
- Following is our price lists, it is always better to keep all the services as standard as possible for the tours. However, if the tour is beyond your budget, we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs while still maintaining our high standard of services.
Tour Price from 1st June till 31st Oct
| Pax | 3* | 4* | 5* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 20255 | 21575 | 23975 |
| 2 Pax | 12719 | 13379 | 14579 |
| 3 Pax | 10811 | 11471 | 12671 |
| 4-6 Pax | 9617 | 10277 | 11477 |
| Single Supplement |
1089 | 1694 | 2794 |
| Based on Chinese RMB | |||
Tour Price from 1st Nov till 31st May
| Pax | 3* | 4* | 5* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 19175 | 20183 | 22607 |
| 2 Pax | 12179 | 12683 | 13895 |
| 3 Pax | 10091 | 10595 | 11807 |
| 4-6 Pax | 9017 | 9521 | 10733 |
| Single Supplement |
869 | 1331 | 2442 |
| Based on Chinese RMB | |||
Featured Hotels
- Following is the hotel lists we will book for the tour at different standards based on your requests; these hotels have been rated by our clients in the past years. If you have any more requests for different hotels. you can always let us know and we will try our best to meet your demands.
If 4-5 star hotels are not available in some areas, we will book the local best hotels.
3-star Hotel list
| Destination | Hotel Name |
|---|---|
| Urumqi | Jingu Hotel |
| Turpan | jinxiujinhua Hotel |
| Dunhuang | Jinlong Hotel |
| Xi’an | Chenggong International Hotel |
4-star Hotel list
| Destination | Hotel Name |
|---|---|
| Urumqi | Excemon Xinjiang Yilite Hotel |
| Turpan | Huozhou Hotel |
| Dunhuang | Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel |
| Xi’an | Huashan Mountain International Hotel |
5-star Hotel list
| Destination | Hotel Name |
|---|---|
| Urumqi | Grand Mercure Hualing Hotel |
| Turpan | Silk Road Lodges |
| Dunhuang | Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang Building A |
| Xi’an | Sheraton Xi’an North City Hotel |
Service Includes
- Air-conditioned private Vehicle for whole land transportation
- Private excellent English speaking local Tour guides
- Hotels as listed in the itinerary (one room shared by two people)
- All meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Entrance fee for the sights as listed in the program (including shuttle bus)
- Expenses of the guides, drivers and vehicles (Accommodation and meals for guide and driver; Highway fee, oil and parking fees for the car)
- One way flight ticket from Dunhuang to Xi’an
- Soft sleeper train from Turpan to Dunhuang
- Visa support
Service excludes
- Tips for the guides and drivers
- Beverages
- Arrival and Departure flights
- Chinese visa
- Personal excursions like horse or camel riding at the spots or boating Etc.
Trip Notes
- Here is some notes for above tour. If you want to make any changes according to your personal request , please let us know , one of our tour specialist will tailor make your tour just for your needs
1. Accommodation
- —Different types of Hotels are available, including famous 5-star hotel chains, 4-star hotels in the best locations, good value 3-star hotels, or boutique hotels that reflect the style of the region.
—Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds at the hotels listed above
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities
–If you have any special requests for your hotels, please let us know, our travel experts will try to meet your requests and find out the perfect one for you.
2. Meals
- Breakfast is usually at the hotels. Lunch and dinners will be provided at good conditioned, clean local restaurants or tourist restaurants.
You can also taste authentic local dishes of different minorities along the Silk Road.
sometime we arrange local family meals wherever it is possible to let you deeply understand local life and culture. You could join the cooking if you like.
3. Transportation
- Air-conditioned good conditioned vehicles for whole land transportation including Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing. China is a big country, distance from one city to another is a long way to drive, so We usually arrange flights or trains to connect your destinations.
4. Drivers and Car Types
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All of our tour guides are very experienced and helpful, who create unique and unforgettable experiences to share with you.
Our tours include excellent English-speaking local tour guides in each destination, so they don’t travel with you on the trains or flights. But our driver/guide always pick up you from railway stations or airports with “your name” on a welcome board.All of our drivers are experienced licensed tourism drivers who are very helpful, friendly and easy going.
We provide the following cars for the tour:
1. 1-2 PAX: Sedan, SUV or MPV
2. 3-5 PAX: MPV
3. 6-8 PAX: 13-15-Seater minibus
4. 9-10 PAX: 17-22 Seater Minibus
5. 11 or more PAX: 33 seater or bigger coaches.
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