YAJOON TRAVEL

12-Day Silk Road Tour: Qinghai, Gansu & Xinjiang from Xining to Kashgar


12-day private Silk Road tour covering Qinghai Lake, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Tianchi Lake and Kashgar with English guide and private car.

$3,790.00
$3,790.00
Group of foreign travelers posing for a photo in front of Kumbum Monastery with golden stupas, Xining Qinghai
Group of travelers posing on sand dunes at Mingsha Mountain during sunset
Female tourist posing on the viewing platform by Qinghai Lake with distant mountain backdrop
Chaka Salt Lake sky mirror scenery with calm water and snow-capped mountains
Colorful Zhangye Danxia landform with layered rainbow rock formations, Gansu
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring in desert at golden sunset, Dunhuang
Ancient Yumenguan Pass earthen ruin in the vast Gobi Desert, Dunhuang
Group of senior foreign tourists taking a group photo by Qinghai Lake shore
Group of female travelers taking a selfie at Chaka Salt Lake, Qinghai
Group of foreign tourists visiting the UNESCO Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang
Group of foreign travelers posing for a photo in front of Kumbum Monastery with golden stupas, Xining Qinghai
Group of travelers posing on sand dunes at Mingsha Mountain during sunset
Female tourist posing on the viewing platform by Qinghai Lake with distant mountain backdrop
Chaka Salt Lake sky mirror scenery with calm water and snow-capped mountains
Colorful Zhangye Danxia landform with layered rainbow rock formations, Gansu
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring in desert at golden sunset, Dunhuang
Ancient Yumenguan Pass earthen ruin in the vast Gobi Desert, Dunhuang
Group of senior foreign tourists taking a group photo by Qinghai Lake shore
Group of female travelers taking a selfie at Chaka Salt Lake, Qinghai
Group of foreign tourists visiting the UNESCO Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang

Travel Itinerary

12-Day Silk Road Tour: Qinghai, Gansu & Xinjiang from Xining to Kashgar

Airport pick-up service and visit to Kumbum Monastery, one of the most sacred Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Qinghai. Overnight in Xining.

Drive to Qinghai Lake, visit Erlangjian Scenic Area along the lakeshore, and continue to Chaka Town in the evening. Overnight in Chaka Town.

Visit the famous Chaka Salt Lake, known as the Sky Mirror, in the morning. Return to Xining and take a scenic train to Zhangye with panoramic views of the Qilian Mountains. Overnight in Zhangye.

Visit the Great Buddha Temple and Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, famous for its stunning rainbow-colored rock formations. Continue by road to Jiayuguan in the afternoon. Overnight in Jiayuguan.

Visit the Jiayuguan Pass, the western end of the Great Wall, and the Overhanging Great Wall. Drive across the Gobi Desert to Dunhuang. Overnight in Dunhuang.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Mogao Grottoes with ancient Buddhist murals, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring. Optional visit to the lively Shazhou Night Market in the evening. Overnight in Dunhuang.

Visit Yumenguan Pass on the ancient Silk Road, then take a high-speed train to Turpan. Private transfer service at the railway station. Overnight in Turpan.

Visit the Jiaohe Ancient City Ruins, the traditional Karez Well irrigation system and the historic Emin Minaret. Continue by road to Urumqi. Overnight in Urumqi.

Visit the Xinjiang Regional Museum in the morning, then take a day trip to the alpine Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) in the Tianshan Mountains. Return to Urumqi in the evening. Overnight in Urumqi.

Take a domestic flight to Kashgar. Visit the old town of Kashgar, Id Kah Mosque and a traditional local teahouse. Livestock market visit is available on Sundays only. Overnight in Kashgar.

Drive along the Pamir Plateau to Karakul Lake, passing the stunning White Sand Lake and snow-capped Muztagh Ata peak. Return to Kashgar in the evening. Overnight in Kashgar.

Complete hotel check-out and enjoy private transfer to Kashgar Airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

  • Guide Service: Professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Attraction Tickets: All entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary.
  • Transportation: Airport transfers on arrival and departure. Private Vehicle for city sightseeing tours. Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets.
  • Accommodation: Throughout the trip, stay in hotels/cities as listed in the itinerary.
  • Meals: Daily breakfast at the hotel.
  • Service fee: planning, handling, operational and communication charges

What's Not Included

  • Visa Fees: Cost of tourist visa if required, depending on the traveler’s nationality.
  • Optional Tours and Activities: The cost of all optional activities in the itinerary is not included.
  • Single Supplement: Additional charge for travelers who wish to have a private room.
  • Tips and Gratuities: Tips for tour guides and drivers, which are optional and at the traveler’s discretion.
  • Overtime Service Fees：Additional charges may apply for services requested beyond the scheduled hours.
  • Personal Expenses: Shopping, additional meals, snacks, and beverages outside of those specified in the itinerary.
  • Tax: Japanese municipal lodging tax and onsen (hot spring) tax, as well as consumption tax on purchases. These taxes are typically not included in the tour package price and are payable on-site as required.

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