Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Beijing

Day 2: Beijing (B)
In the morning, enjoy a visit to the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall. In the afternoon, explore the Summer Palace.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Beijing

Day 3: Beijing to Xi’an via Bullet Train (B)
Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in the morning. Then, transfer to Beijing South Railway Station to board a 6-hour bullet train to Xi’an. Upon arrival, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Xi’an

Day 4: Xi’an (B)
Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a highlight of the Silk Road, with a one-hour ride in the morning. In the afternoon, explore the Old City Wall and the Muslim Quarter.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Xi’an

Day 5: Xi’an to Dunhuang (B) via Flight
Take an early morning flight to Dunhuang and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Spring in the desert. Explore the night market in the evening.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Dunhuang

Day 6: Dunhuang to Turpan (B) via Bullet Train
In the morning, visit the Mogao Caves, a significant site on the Silk Road, featuring colorful frescoes and statues depicting various stories about Buddha. Afterwards, transfer to Liuyuan railway station to catch a 4-hour bullet train to Turpan. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Turpan

Day 7: Turpan (B)
Today, visit the Bezklik Grottos, Astana Ancient Tombs, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, and Emin Minaret.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Turpan

Day 8: Turpan to Urumqi (B)
Take a 3-hour ride to Urumqi, where you will visit the Xinjiang Museum (closed on Mondays), featuring must-see mummies, particularly Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty. In the afternoon, visit the beautiful Heavenly Lake.
Overnight: 5-star hotel in Urumqi

Day 9: Urumqi to Kashgar (B) via Flight
Take a morning flight to Kashgar. Begin your busy day by visiting the renowned Grand Bazaar, Apa Hojia Tomb, Idkar Mosque, and the old town of Kashgar.
Overnight: 4-star hotel in Kashgar

Day 10: Departure from Kashgar (B)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination.
End of the trip.

Points of Interest

• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
• Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
• Mogao Caves
• The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
• Mutianyu Great Wall
• Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang)
• Id Kah Mosque
• Abakh Hoja Tomb
• Ancient City of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto)
• Astana-Karakhoja Tombs
• Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowuguan)
• Karez System
• Kashgar Bazaar
• Crescent Moon Pool
• Beijing South Railway Station
• Muslim Quarter
• Turpan Kariz underground water system
• Singing Sand Dunes
• SilkRoadTrips

• Local guide
• Bottled water
• Airfare (Economy class) Xian/Dunhuang, Urumqi/Kashgar
• Breakfast
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Bullet train Beijing/Xian, Liuyuan(Dunhuang)/Turpan (Second Class)
• Transport by private vehicle

• Travel insurance
• Gratuities

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.