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12-Day Silk Road Private Tour: Xining to Kashgar via Dunhuang & Urumqi

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

  • Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle & dedicated driver
  • 11 nights hotel accommodation (daily breakfast)
  • Xining → Zhangye scenic train tickets
  • Dunhuang → Turpan high-speed rail tickets
  • Urumqi → Kashgar domestic flight
  • All entrance tickets & scenic area transfers
  • Airport & railway station pickup/drop-off
  • 24-hour emergency support service

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner (daily breakfast included)
  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Optional activities (cable cars, camel rides, etc.)
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Tips for guides and drivers (optional)
  • Travel insurance

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