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

Tour in AS — Xi'an → Urumqi.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: AS
- Route: Xi'an → Urumqi
- Duration: 9.00 day
- Price from: $2,648.75
- Rating: 5.00 / 5 (5 reviews)
- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 2036

## Summary

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

## Categories

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## Itinerary

### Day 1: Home - Xi'an (XIY)

Take the flight to Xi'an.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### 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.

### Day 9: Urumqi (URC) - Home

After breakfast, escort you to the airport at the unified time.

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105280245-ancient-silk-road-tour-9-day
- WhatsApp concierge: https://wa.me/9779708072951