Highlights

Step into the past and behold the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors, guardians of the Qin Dynasty, in Xi'an.
Roam the ancient city walls and be captivated by the vibrant Muslim Chinese quarter. Reflect on your journey beneath the serene Wild Goose Pagodas.
Venture to the historical city of Dunhuang, nestled on the edge of the vast Gobi Desert.
Embark on a cultural exploration in Dunhuang's bustling markets, where you'll immerse yourself in a unique culture unlike any other in western China.
Discover the remarkable Mogao Caves, carved into the cliffs since the 4th Century AD.

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Itinerary

Xian Arrival

Xi'an City Tour

Flight to Dunhuang - Visit Echoing Sand Mountain & Crescent Lake and Shazhou Night Market

Visit Mogao Grottoes - Drive to Jiayuguan

Visit Jiayuguan Pass - Drive to Badan Jaran Desert

Visit Badan Jaran Desert - Drive to Zhangye

Visit Grand Buddha Temple - High-speed Train to Xining

Visit Qinghai Lake

Depart from Xining

Includes

Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
Domestic flights from Xi'an to Dunhuang.
2nd class express train from Zhangye to Xining listed in the itinerary
Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

Excludes

International and domestic flights not indicated.
Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

TRIP NOTES

We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.
There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.
Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.