The perfect introduction to this ancient trade route takes us through all the major oases
of China's great western expanse. After a brief stay in Peking we go straight to Xian,
ancient capital of Imperial China and the original starting point for the caravans that
once set out for Europe and the Middle East. At Lanzhou we cross the great Yellow River
and head up the Hexi Corridor towards the ancient city of Wuwei and Jiayuguan where the
Great Wall gives way to the desert, and where the predominantly Han culture of the East is
slowly replaced by the Grand Islamic traditions first of the Hui people, and then of the
turkic speaking Uygurs and Kazaks.
At the
incredible cave site of Dunhuang we stop for a full two days so that we not only have
enough time to fully explore the Buddhist caves which are generally held to be one of
China's greatest cultural attractions, but we can also spend some time exploring the
surrounding desert by camel. This is a unique chance for those who want to get a genuine
feel for the silk road without sacrificing the comfort of a good hotel.
We continue westwards,
through the Flaming Mountains and the enchanting oasis of Turfan to Urumqi - a fascinating
melting pot of Uygur and Han cultures, and then fly over the Taklamakan desert to Kashgar
where the largest bazaar in Central Asia is held every Sunday.
ITINERARY:
 Day 1:
Arrive Beijing
Day 2: Beijing to Xi'an
Day 3: Xi'an
Day 4: Xi'an to Lanzhou
Day 5: Lanzhou to Wuwei
Day 6: Wuwei to Jiuquan
Day 7: Jiuquan to Jiayuguan and
back.
Day 8: Jiuquan to Dunhuang
Day 9-10: Dunhuang
Day 11: Dunhuang to Turpan
Day 12: Turpan
Day 13: Turpan to Urumqi
Day 14: Urumqi to Kashgar
Day 15: Kashgar
Day 16: Kashgar to Urumqi
Day 17: Heavenly Lake
Day 18: Urumqi to Guangzhou
Day 19: Guangzhou to Hongkong
Day 20: Leave Hongkong
Price in
USD/pax |
Above
10 pax |
6 to 9
pax |
4 to 5
pax |
Single
Supplement |
Land Cost |
3009 |
3120 |
3821 |
949 |
Land Cost in Mainland China includes: All
transfers, all domestic flights/trains/local airport taxes, land transport, 3
meals daily, service of guide and driver, sightseeing & entrance fees, tourist class
hotels on twin share basis, a welcome and a farewell banquet. In China Hong Kong includes: All
airport transfers, bed and breakfast, tourist class hotel on twin share basis.
Landcost excludes: International
flights and related airport taxes, supplementary trips and services not mentioned,
personal expenses, visa costs, tips to tour guide and driver, supplement cost for those
who wants to accommodate on a single basis.Booking Information |
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