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| Day 1 Shanghai - Urumqi We begin our journey on the Silk Road with an afternoon flight to Urmuqi, the modern, regional capital of Xinjiang Province and the most distant city in the world from any sea or ocean. On arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Accommodation: Urumqi Hoitak Hotel or similar (5 Star) |
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| Day 2 Urumqi In the morning, visit the Heavenly Lake to enjoy a lake cruise. In the afternoon, visit the Regional History and Ethnology Museum and the International Grand Bazaar. Accommodation: Urumqi Hoitak Hotel or similar (5 Star) |
Day 3 Urumqi - Kashgar Fly to Kashgar, the largest oasis city in Central Asia, surrounded by the Great Pamir Mountains. The majority of the residents are Uyghurs who still wear traditional and colorful clothes. Visit the Eidgah Mosque, Handcraft Street, Apaq Hoja Mausoleum, Old Streets of Kashgar and the Grand Bazaar. Accommodation: Kashgar International Hotel or similar (4 Star) |
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Day 4 Kashgar Drive along the Sino-Pakistan Friendship Highway to visit Karakul Lake, which glitters beneath the Pamirs at an altitude of 3,600. With waters in shades of azure, the lake has a stunningly clear view of the snow-clad Pamir Mountains Accommodation: Kashgar International Hotel or similar (4 Star) |
Day 5 Kashgar - Urumqi - Turpan Fly to Urumqi in the morning and then drive to Turpan, named the ¡°Fiery Land,¡± one of the lowest places on earth, a remote oasis in a scorching desert. In the evening, enjoy a Uighurs¡¯ Singing and Dancing performance. Accommodation: Turpan Huozhou Hotel or similar (3 Star) |
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Day 6 Turpan - Dunhuang Morning visit to an Uighur Village and the Flaming Mountain in Tuyug Valley. Afterwards, visit the ancient city of Gaochang, Emin Minaret and Karez Irrigation System. In the evening, take the overnight soft sleeper train to Dunhuang. Accommodations: Train, Soft Sleeper - 4 berths |
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Day 7 Dunhuang Visit Dunhuang¡¯s most famous monument - the Mogao Grottos, popularly known as the Thousand Buddha Cave. Afterwards, head to Cresent Moon Spring and Sounding Sand Hill to enjoy a camel ride or climb to the top of the enormous sand dunes to see the crystal clear spring hidden amongst the sands. Accommodation: Dunhuang Silk Road Hotel or Similar (4 Star) |
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Day 8 Dunhuang - Shanghai After breakfast, transfer to Dunhuang Airport for the flight back to Shanghai, where our journey ends. |
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| Note: This tour takes you to very remote parts of China. On occasion, timings can change and slight delays may be expected. Maximum amount of people allowed on this tour is 16 people. Cost of tour does not include tips to local staff, personal expenses and optional activities. |
