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China Silk Road Tour
 The Silk Road is a historically important international trade route between China and the Mediterranean. Because silk comprised a large proportion of trade along this road, in 1877, it was named 'the Silk Road' by Ferdinand von Richthofen, an eminent German geographer.
The Silk Road is not only an ancient international trade route, but also a splendid cultural bridge liking the cultures of China, India, Persia, Arabia, Greek and Rome. The Four Great Inventions of China and religions of the West were introduced into their counterparts.
Silk Road Tour Attractions
Urumqi is the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. With a population of two million gaily-dressed ethnic inhabitants, the city is likened to a piece of emerald embedded at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains. It lies in the lofty ice-capped Bogda Peak and vast Salt Lake in the east; in the rolling pine-covered Southern hill, a well-known scenic district, in the south; and in the alternating fields and sand dunes of Zunggar Basin in the northwest.
Kashgar means a "gathering place of boulders" in the Uygur language. It is one of the oldest but richest oasis at the west end of China. For thousands of years, it has been regarded as the economic, political, cultural and communication center south of the Tianshan Mountains. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, there are many tumuli (burial mounds) and ancient buildings of Islam and Buddhism in and around the city.
Turpan is an old city with a long history. Traces have been found of humans living there as far back as 6,000 years ago. Turpan means 'the lowest place' in the Uygur language and 'the fertile land' in Turki. Lying in the Turpan Basin, the elevation of most of the places in the area is below 1,640 feet. Turpan is the city with the lowest elevation in China.
Urumqi, Kashgar, Turpan, Dunhuang - Silk Road Tour Package (8-day/7-night)
Tour Code: ST-CSK
Departure: Daily
| Day |
Activity |
Meals |
Day 01. |
Arrive Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Autonomous Region, the largest province of China. Upon arrival guide meet and transfer to city for visit Xinjiang Regional Museum to see archaeological treasure from the Silk Road and Xinjiang minority cultures. |
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Day 02. |
Excursion to the Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), 68 miles east of Urumqi, 6500 feet above sea level. Take a boat cruise on the lake. Afternoon visit a carpet factory where you will find rich patterned and delicate hand woven silk carpets. Take later afternoon flight to Kashgar - a trade center between China and the outside world for 2000 years. |
B, L, D |
Day 03. |
Morning tour to explore the famous Sunday Bazaar. Afternoon visit Id Kah Mosque, the largest mosque in China found in 1442, and Abahk Hoja Tombs, 17th Century family cemetery of the Kashgar area Islamic leader. |
B, L, D |
Day 04. |
Take morning flight back to Urumqi, then drive to Turpan ( about 2:30 hours ride ). Upon arrival, visit the Karez Wells - ancient irrigation system which made Turpan a rich oasis, Emin Minaret, and Jiaohe city. Evening join a local Uygur family for dinner and enjoy Uygur dance performance. |
B, L, D |
Day 05. |
Tour Flaming Mountain, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, ancient Ruins of Gaochang. Take an optional donkey cart ride through the remains of the city wall to the partially repaired temple. After lunch, drive back to Urumqi. |
B, L, D |
Day 06. |
Take morning flight to Dunhuang. Upon arrival, day tour to Yumen Pass, the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty (about 2000 years ago), visit the Hecang Fortress and Yang Guan Pass. Enjoy Dunhuang dance performance in the evening. |
B, L |
Day 07. |
Day tour to visit the Mogao Caves, Mingsha Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon Spring with optional camel ride. |
B, L, D |
Day 08. |
Transfer to airport and depart Dunghuang to next destination city |
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| 2011 Tour Cost |
| Tour Class |
Apr - Jun, Oct |
Jul - Sep |
| By 3-star hotels |
$1525 |
$1625 |
| By 4-star hotels |
$1600 |
$1700 |
| By 5-star hotels |
$1690 |
$1790 |
Featured Hotels
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3-star or similar |
4-star or similar |
5-star or similar |
| Urumqi |
City Hotel |
Zhonghe Hotel |
Hoi Tak Hotel |
| Turpan |
Turfan Hotel |
Huozhou Hotel |
Tuha Petroleum Hotel |
| Kashgar |
Qinibagh Hotel |
Tianyuan Hotel |
Tianyuan Hotel |
| Dunhuang |
Dunhuang Hotel |
Dunhuang Resort |
Shazhou Sunshine Hotel |
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