Dunhuang Trip Overview
This 6-night Silk Road private tour takes you to explore the Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Dunhuang to Kashgar. You will travel to Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar.
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Duration: 7 days
Starts: Dunhuang, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dunhuang, Gansu, China
This 6-night Silk Road private tour takes you to explore the Chinese section of ancient Silk Road from Dunhuang to Kashgar. You will travel to Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi and Kashgar.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Dunhuang
Pass By: Silk Road Trips, No.6 Eastern Ring Road Suite 2043, Dunhuang 736200 China
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Stop At: Dunhuang Airport, 5R84+C2V, Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu, China
Upon arrival airport or railway station, met by our guide and transferred to hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or similar hotel
Day 2: Dunhuang
Stop At: Mogao Caves, West of Hexi Zoulang, Dunhuang 736200 China
In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the most important site on the Silk Road. Colorful fresco, statues telling you various stories about Buddha.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Crescent Moon Pool, 5km South of Dunhuang, Dunhuang 736200 China
In the afternoon, you will view the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Spring in the desert.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shazhou Nightly Market, Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang China
Explore the night market in the evening.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or similar hotel
Day 3: Dunhuang/Turpan via Bullet Train
Stop At: Dunhuang Museum, No.1390 North MingShaShan Road, Dunhuang China
You will visit the Dunhuang Museum(Close on Mondays). Afterwards you will be transferred to Liuyuan railway station catch 3.5-hour bullet train to Turpan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Turpan Huozhou Hotel or similar hotel
Day 4: Turpan/Urumqi
Stop At: Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Shengjin Country, Turpan 838000 China
Today you’ll visit the Bezklik Thousand Buddha Caves, an abandoned site. Here, fresco and statues dating back to the 15th century reside.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Astana-Karakhoja Tombs, Asitana Village, Huoyanshan Country, Turpan 838000 China
Then, make your way to the Astana Tombs, once a public cemetery 1,000 years ago for the citizens of the Gaochang Kingdom. Take the opportunity to observe the incredible tomb paintings in three of the tombs in the burial grounds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja), Sanpu Country, Turpan 838000 China
Afterwards, you will head to the ruins of the ancient city of Gaochang. The city was one of the most renowned kingdom in history along the Silk Road. Visit temples, stupas, city walls, and more that run through the town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto), Jianggelemaisi Village, Ya’er Country, Turpan 838000 China
Next stop will be the ancient City of Jiaohe, built on a 124-foot (38-meter) highland and home to preserved houses, temples, and stupas.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Karez System, Xincheng Ximen Village, Ya’er Country, Turpan 838000 China
Then you will visit Kerez Irrigation System to explore where the water from in the oasis town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta), Munage Village, Putao Country, Turpan 838000 China
Then visit Emin Minaret (built in 1,777 by a local king, Sulaiman), you will find it’s in a typical Uyghur architecture style. It then served as the symbol of Turpan city.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel or similar hotel
Day 5: Urumqi/Kashgar Via Flight
Stop At: Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowuguan), No.132 Xibei Road, Urumqi 830000 China
In the morning you will visit Xinjiang Museum, mummies are a must-see in it, particularly Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Within Tianshan Scenic Resort, Urumqi 830002 China
Then you will take one-hour ride to Heavenly Lake where you can wander around the lake to view the stunning snow-capped mountains. Then you will be transferred to Urumqi airport to catch flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Kashgar Tianyuan International Hotel or similar hotel
Day 6: Kashgar
Stop At: Abakh Hoja Tomb, 421 County Rd, Kashgar 844504 China
First, you will visit Apa Khoja tomb. Built in 1640 AD by local Imam Yusup, notice its impressive Uyghur Islamic architectural style with its minarets and domes.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Id Kah Mosque, Jiefang North Road Thirsty Camel Tours, Kashgar 844000 China
To enjoy the architecture and an inside visit of Id Ghar Mosque, the largest mosque in Xinjiang (outside visit only during prayer time).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kashgar Bazaar, Kashgar 844000 China
Then, you will be offered plenty of time to shop in the Grand Bazaar which dates back to 120 BC.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Kashgar Tianyuan International Hotel or similar hotel
Day 7: Departing from Kashgar
Stop At: Kashgar Airport, G2P6+M2W, Kashgar, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, China
Transferred to the airport to catch your flight heading your next destination.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
