South Silk Road Desert Cross 19 Days, Silk Road Tour, China Tour
TourCode : PB012
The ancient trade route known as the Silk Road brings to mind deserts, camel caravans, bazaars, silks and other luxury goods that passed between China and the West. We take you through this ancient road by visiting the legendary cities and oases along the trip.
The ancient trade route known as the Silk Road brings to mind deserts, camel caravans, bazaars, silks and other luxury goods that passed between China and the West. We take you through this ancient road by visiting the legendary cities and oases along the trip.
Itinerary:
Day1Beijing/Urumqi Xinjiang Grand Hote(D).
Take a morning flight to Urumqi CA1293 (8:15---12:30)
On arrival you will be met by our guide and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the autonomous museum and Hongshan Mountain.
Day02
Urumqi Xinjiang Grand Hote(BLD).
After breakfast drive to heavenly lake and travel on boat, afternoon visit the international grand bazaar in Urumqi
Day03
Urumq/Kuqa (No flight on Monday and Thursday) Kuqa international hotel(BLD)
Take a flight to Kuqa in the morning,CZ6869(8:25---9:25)
Visit the Kuqa Kizil Buddha Caves, Kuqa Big Mosque and Subash Ancient Ruins.
Day04
Kuqa / Niya (one way 750 km) Niya Gongyu (BLD)
Beginning of the desert high way at Bugur ends in Niya (522km) this is the the longest high way in the shifting send desert in the world, you can see the longest internal river in the world (Tarim River) Poplar trees on the two sides around are very beautiful.
Day05
Niya / Hotan (one way 319km Drive about 4hours) Jie zhang Grand Hotel (BLD)
After breakfast drive to Hotan(Land of Jade) , on the road you can see Kunlun mountains and local people’s life ,and in the Hotan city you will visit the paper manifactory , Hotan Museum and Adlas Silk factory.
Day06
Hotan / Yarkand (one way 360km Drive about 5hours) Yarkand Hotel(BLD)
After breakfast visit Malika Awat Ancient Ruins and Hotan Bazaar, and then leave for Yarkand, Yarkand was the economic and political center of Xinjiang, then visit the Royal Kingdom Graveyard(also the called Tomb of Amanisahan.
Day07
Yarkand/ Kashgar (one way 200 km ,drive about 3hours) Canteral Asia International Grand Hotal (BLD)
Whole day`s visit of Id Kah Mosque, Apak Hoja Tomb, Central Asia international grand bazaar, old city and handcrafts busy street.
Day08
Kashgar/ Kara Kol Lake (one way 190km drive about 4hours)Xinjinag Grand Hotal(BLD)
Drive to Kara Kol Lake which lies on Pamir plateau, on the way you can see Muztag Ata Mountains, kung Gur mountains and other fantastic natural scenery. Back to kashgar in the afternoon ,after diner take a flight to Urumqi.
Day09
Urumqi/Turpan (one way 187km,,drive about 3 hours) Jiaohe Hotel (BLD)
On the way to Turpan we can see Salt Lake ,In Turpan we will visit the Jiaohe Ruins which was built in Han Dynasty and Karez Irrigation Site in the afternoon.
Day10
Turpan / Dunhuang(BLD)
After breakfast we visit Gaochang Ruins , Bizeklik Thousand Buddha Cave, Ancient Astana Tombs and Imin Minaret, and then take a overnight train to Dunhuang.
Day11
Dun Huang Dun Huang Hotel(BLD)
Arrive in Liuyuan in the morning and transfer to Dunhuang to your hotel. We will visit Sounding Sand Dune and Crescent Moon Lake in the morning and then visit Yu men Guan Pass in the afternoon.
Day12
Dun Huang/Jia Yu Guan Hua Yuan Grand Hotel(BLD)
We will visit the Mogao Caves in the morning, then drive to Jia Yu Guan Pass.
Day13
Jia Yu Guan/Xian Queen Hotel(BLD)
Visit the Jiayuguan old tower and Weipu Tomb, take a flight to Xian in the afternoon.
Day14
Xian Queen Hotel(BLD)
We visit Shanxi Museum, Grand Mosque, Ancient City Wall.
Day16
Xian Queen Hotel(BLD)
Visit Terracotta warriors, bell tower, Wild Goose Pagoda in the day time and then enjoy the Tang dynasty show in the evening.
Day17
Xian/Beijng Jianguo Hotel (BLD)
Take the flight to Beijing in the morning, and then visit Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven.
D18
Beijing Jianguo Hotel(BLD)
Visit the Forbidden City, then to Great wall and Ming Tombs. Enjoy the Peking Duck for the dinner.
D19 (B)
Depart
Price:
| Group Size | 1 people | 2-4 people | 5-9 people |
| Deluxe Class | $7167 | $4133 | $3240 |
| Comfortable Class | $6810 | $3850 | $3128 |
| Economic Class | $6235 | $3668 | $2959 |
Above 10 people, please contact our consultant for a good price.
Price Include:
Domestic flights: Beijing-Urumqi;Urumqi-Kuqa;Jia Yu Guan-Xian;Xian-Beijing;Hotels for whole trip;
Train soft berth tickets;
All attraction fees;
English local guide;
Private Coach with A/C;
Daily breakfast and meals as mentioned;
Travel insurance.
Price Exclude:
China VISA fee;Personal Expense;
International flights tickets.
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