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9-Day Ancient Silk Road Tour: Xi'an, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi | Yardang National Geopark | Mingsha Mountain | Yueya Spring

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What you'll experience

Highlights

  • Follow the Footsteps of the Silk Road
  • Unique experience: Camel Ride
  • Excellent English tour guide service
  • No compulsory shopping
  • Attractions: Mogao Caves; Yangguan Cultural Relics; Yumen Pass
  • Include air ticket from Xi'an to Dunhuang & Dunhuang to Turpan and 20kg free luggage allowance for each flight

9 days

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 — Home - Xi'an (XIY)

    Take the flight to Xi'an.
    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: On the flight
  2. 2

    Day 2 — Xi'an (XIY)

    Arrive in Xi'an. We will provide an airport pick-up service and escort you to the hotel. The remaining part of the day is free at leisure. No meals are included today.
    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Novotel Xi'an Daming Palace
  3. 3

    Day 3 — Xi'an

    After breakfast, visit the Terra-cotta Warriors, one of the eight wonders of the world (including a sightseeing bus and headphones). Then, visit Xi'an Ancient City Wall, which is the largest and most intact ancient city wall in China. Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist pagoda, and immerse yourself in the history and culture thousands of years ago. As night falls, visit the Grand Tang Dynasty Ever-bright City to appreciate its nighttime scenery and experience the splendor of the Tang Dynasty.
    Terracotta Warriors and Horses

    Terracotta Warriors and Horses

    Ancient City Wall

    Ancient City Wall

    Big Wild Goose Pagoda

    Big Wild Goose Pagoda

    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Novotel Xi'an Daming Palace
  4. 4

    Day 4 — Xi'an (XIY) - Dunhuang (DNH)

    After breakfast, take the flight to Dunhuang. Mingsha Mountain and Yueya Spring are iconic landmarks of Dunhuang, where golden dunes embrace a crescent-shaped oasis, creating a miraculous "desert-meets-water" scene. A camel ride here offers a unique adventure: accompanied by the rhythmic tinkling of bells, you'll ascend the sandy slopes, gazing down at the emerald lake and vast dunes, as if stepping into the ancient Silk Road's grandeur and romance.No lunch is included today.
    Crescent Spring of Mingsha Mountain

    Crescent Spring of Mingsha Mountain

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Tianhe Hotel Dunhuang
  5. 5

    Day 5 — Dunhuang

    After breakfast, go to Yangguan Cultural Relics, which was once the key pass of the Silk Road. Then, head to Yumen Pass and visit the ruins of the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, which is the oldest defensive system in China. Yardang National Geopark has more than 5000 mounds on the Gobi Desert. Walk through the area, you can hear the weird winds. Return to the Dunhuang, go to Dunhuang Night Market and explore the ethnic delicacies. No dinner is included today.
    Dunhuang Yadan National Geopark

    Dunhuang Yadan National Geopark

    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Tianhe Hotel Dunhuang
  6. 6

    Day 6 — Dunhuang (DNH) - Turpan (TLQ)

    After breakfast, visit the Mogao Caves, which is China's largest and most comprehensive repository of classical cultural.In the afternoon, take the flight to Turpan. Upon arrival, visit Jiaohe Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was once the capital of the ancient Cheshi Kingdom in the Western Regions. After that, enjoy Roast Lamb Leg(4 or more people) or Lamb Kebab(less than 4 people) for dinner, which is a signature dish of Silk Road cuisine.
    Mogao Grottoes

    Mogao Grottoes

    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Hampton by Hilton Turpan
  7. 7

    Day 7 — Turpan - Urumqi

    After breakfast, visit the Tuyoq Mazha Village. It is a historic Uyghur settlement.Yellow clay walls paint a living tableau of traditional life. Karez Park showcases Xinjiang's extraordinary hydrological wonder. It preserves the complete 2,000-year-old karez irrigation system. Flaming Mountain is like nature's giant oven. This 100km stretch of red mountains gets so hot in summer.After that, coach to Urumqi. Check in and rest.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Universal Hotel Urumqi
  8. 8

    Day 8 — Urumqi

    After breakfast, set off to visit Heavenly Lake in the Tianshan Mountain. It is known for its stunning snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking natural scenery, it is often called the "Fairyland of Yaochi." In the afternoon return to Urumqi, head to the International Grand Bazaar, which is the largest international trade market in the Northwest region. No dinner is included today.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Universal Hotel Urumqi
  9. 9

    Day 9 — Urumqi (URC) - Home

    After breakfast, escort you to the airport at the unified time.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Included

  • Sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
  • Professional tour escort, local guides & coach driver
  • 7 nights of hotel accommodation with private bathroom as outlined in the itinerary or comparable
  • All hotel and airport transfers, air-conditioned luxury coach and other specified types of transportation as outlined in the itinerary
  • Meals provided are indicated as (B) for Breakfast, (L) for Lunch and (D) for Dinner as outlined in the itinerary

Not included

  • Dining: Beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Insurance: Accident insurance coverage.
  • Other: Personal expenses, optional activities, and any other expenses not mentioned as included.

Cancellation policy

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Cancellation policy:
- Over 47 days prior to departure, US$510 per person.
- From 33 - 46 days prior to departure, US$1010 per person.
- From 23 - 32 days prior to departure, 80% of total price.
- Within 22 days prior to departure or withdrawal from a tour, will regard forfeiting the tour on own, no tour fee will be refunded.

Important info

Special notes
  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
  • In general, vaccination is not required unless traveling from or through infected areas. Emergency care is available in many places, although not as easily accessible as at home. However, it is advisable to carry common medications or prescription drugs with you.
  • Our company is responsible for providing the services and accommodations described in this manual to passengers. However, in cases of delays or other circumstances beyond our control where such services cannot be provided or changes to the itinerary are necessary, we will strive to provide equivalent services, accommodations, and itineraries, but refunds will not be issued.
  • We strongly recommend purchasing the "Comprehensive Insurance Protection Plan" offered by insurance companies. Insurance premiums vary based on the travel price and age group. For detailed information about travel insurance, please contact your own agent.
  • Passengers are responsible for complying with the laws, regulations, orders, and/or requirements of the countries visited. Our company assumes no responsibility for any passenger refused entry. In such cases, unused portions will not be refunded.
  • Our company reserves the right to refuse boarding to any person whose behavior is deemed incompatible with the interests of the tour. Therefore, we are not responsible for the behavior of passengers before, during, or after the trip. If a passenger is required to leave the tour, any remaining tour fees will not be refunded.
  • During the actual trip, guides or drivers have the authority to adjust the order of visits, duration of stays, or meeting times at attractions according to weather, traffic conditions, etc., to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary.
  • BAGGAGE
    Baggage allowance in Asia and China are restricted to 20kg (44lbs.), and one carry on baggage with dimensions not exceeding 22" X 14" X 9" per person. On transpacific flights, economy class baggage allowance of up to 2 suitcases with each dimensions not exceeding 29" X 20" X 10". However, porterage for only one piece of baggage id included.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* The child price defaults to the price for children under 12 years old who do not occupy a bed. If they occupy a bed,  they enjoy the same price as adults.
* The package price of New Year's Day and other major Chinese holidays will be provided by consulting.
*All prices are based on US Dollar.

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