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10 Days Classic Silk Road Journey from Lanzhou to Dunhuang and Kashgar

10 Days Classic Silk Road Journey from Lanzhou to Dunhuang and Kashgar

Kashgar - Taxkorgan - Kuqa - Lanzhou - Zhangye - Dunhuang

Apakh Hoja Tomb (Xiangfei Tomb)
Bingling Grottoes
Bingling Grottoes-02
Crescent Lake
Golden Grassland
Golden Grassland-02
Apakh Hoja Tomb (Xiangfei Tomb)
Karakul Lake
Karakul Lake-02
Kashgar Old Tea House
Mogao Grottoes
Prince Mansion of Kuqa-02
Apakh Hoja Tomb (Xiangfei Tomb)
Bingling Grottoes
Bingling Grottoes-02
Crescent Lake
Golden Grassland
Golden Grassland-02
Karakul Lake
Karakul Lake-02
Kashgar Old Tea House
Mogao Grottoes
Prince Mansion of Kuqa-02
Tour Code:
CITA-SRT-272
Accommodation:
4 Star HotelDeluxe Class
Trip Level:
Suitable for All Ages
Guide:
Professional English-Speaking Guide
Price Based On 2ppl In Private Tour
More Participants On Enquiry

$0 USD/PP

Itinerary
Trip Notes
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Highlights

  • Drive the Karakoram Highway, stop at Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and watch the sand mountain and snow peaks mirrored in the still water.

  • Step into Id Kah Mosque and sit quietly in a corner to feel the peace.

  • Visit Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves and see the ancient murals telling Buddhist tales.

  • Wait for sunset at Zhangye Danxia and watch the hills turn from pale yellow to deep red.

  • Enter the dark caves of Mogao and see the faint smile of a flying apsara.

11 Days Silk Road Map
Preview

Itinerary

Kashgar Arrival with a Good Rest
Pamir Plateau Journey to Karakul Lake and White Sand Mountain
Ancient Stone Fortress and the Golden Grassland of Taxkorgan
Sunday Bazaar Traditions and Flight to the Ancient Kingdom of Kuqa
Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon and Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves
Cultural Immersion in Kuqa Old Town and Flight to Lanzhou
High-Speed Train to Zhangye and Pingshanhu Canyon Exploration
Zhangye Rainbow Mountains and Sunset Desert Glamping in Dunhuang
Mogao Grottoes and the Echoing Sand Mountain Adventure
Dunhuang Departure and Homeward Journey

Inclusion

Transportation
  • Private transportation with good AC

  • Airport pick-up upon arrival and drop-off at departure

Internal Trains or Flights
  • 1st class seat from Zhangye to Dunhuang, Kuqa to Lanzhou, Lanzhou to Zhangye

  • Airfare from Kashgar to Kuqa, Kuqa to Lanzhou

Guide Service
  • Excellent English speaking guide service

  • Friendly and warm service for you to solve all the problems during the journey


Entrance Fees
  • Entrance fees listed in the itinerary with shuttle bus 

Accommodation
  • 4 star listed with breakfast (2pax/room)

  • 24 hrs opening local stores around the hotel for your convenience


Additional Service
  • Allowance for the guide and driver

  • Travel permit to Karakul Lake and Taxkorgan

  • 2 bottles of water each person on daily use

  • Travel insurance

  • Government tax

Exclusion

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips to the guide and driver

  • Some other activities such as boating, etc.

  • Flight arrive in Kashgar and leave from Lanzhou

  • Optional activities expenses such as boating, camel riding, etc.

TRIP NOTES

1.Accommodation arrangements: Stay in selected local four-star or similar high-quality hotels throughout the journey to ensure cleanliness, comfort, safety and convenience, so that you can travel with peace of mind and rest worry-free. Remote areas will offer the best local accommodation options. Please inform us in advance if you have special accommodation needs.
2.Transportation: Exclusive air-conditioned vehicles are used throughout the journey. Experienced drivers will ensure a safe and smooth ride.
3.Guided tours: There are professional English-speaking guides who provide in-depth explanations of the attractions, share local stories and assist with various needs. 

4.Catering: Full meals are not included in the fee. However, you will have plenty of opportunities to taste local cuisine at each stop, and your guide can recommend authentic restaurants.
5.Optional items: The first major ticket fee for the attractions listed in the itinerary is included, so you can visit with peace of mind without additional burdens. If it involves small transportation, sightseeing cars, battery cars or optional projects in scenic spots, please take care of yourself.

6.Insurance: We have insured you with travel insurance for peace of mind. However, it is recommended that you read the terms carefully and confirm any doubts before traveling.


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