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China Silk RoadDestinations: Lanzhou-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Turpan-Kashgar Silk Road conjures the images of colourful bazaars, priceless jewels and fabrics, exotic perfumes and spices. This remarkably exotic journey takes you along the Chinese part of this ancient route. First you arrive at Lanzhou to admire the Binglingsi. In Dunhuang you will see the magnificent Buddhist grottoes before skirting the Gobi Desert to the oasis town of Turpan and continuing on to the frenetic and unique market town of Kashgar. |
Brief itinerary Day 1 Lanzhou arrival Day 2 Binglingsi excursion, overnight train to Jiayuguan Day 3 Jiayuguan Great Wall tours Day 4 Train ride to Dunhuang , Yumen Pass excursion Day 5 Mogao Caves, Mingsha Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Lake, overnight train to Turpan Day 6 Turpan arrival, excursion Day 7 Turpan excursion, overnight train to Kashgar Day 8 Kashgar arrival Day 9 Kashgar old town Day 10 Kashgar old town Day 11 Kashgar departure, trip ends Highlights Lanzhou: Liujiaxia Dam and Binling Thousand Buddha Caves Jiayuguan: Gobi desert, Jiayuguan Pass (Great Wall Tower) and Hanging Great Wall Dunhuang: Yumen Pass, the Mogao Caves, Mingsha mountain and Crescent Moon Lake Turpan: Jiaohe Ruins, Flaming Mountain, the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, the karez system, Emin Minaret, Gaochang and Grape Valley Kashgar: Id Kah mosque, Apak hoja tomb, Kashgar old town, Sunday market and Ugyur family Duration: 11 daysTour valid: 01/07/2011-30/06/2012Private departure: dailyActivities level: Moderate to difficultAccommodation: Three or four-star hotels approved by National Tourism Administration.Transport: air-conditional vehicle, overnight train with soft sleeper class (4 persons in 1 compartment)Meals: 9 hotel breakfasts, 8 lunchesSize of group: min. 2 persons |