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5-Night Private Silk Road Trip from Urumqi to Dunhuang including Hotel Accommodations

5-Night Private Silk Road Trip from Urumqi to Dunhuang including Hotel Accommodations

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5-Night Private Silk Road Trip from Urumqi to Dunhuang including Hotel Accommodations

6 Days Starting in Urumqi, China and ending in Dunhuang, China

Visiting: Ürümqi, Turpan, Dunhuang

Tour operator:

Silk Road Trips

Tour code:

36698

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

0-88

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $2149 $2047 Travel Club discount: -$102

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 5-night private Silk Road journey from Urumqi to Dunhuang, exploring the rich history and stunning landscapes of China. Begin your adventure in Urumqi, where you can leisurely explore the city before visiting the Xinjiang Museum to see the ancient "Beauty of Loulan" mummy. Marvel at the serene Heavenly Lake in the Tianshan Mountains and experience the vibrant Erdaoqiao Bazaar. Travel to Turpan, a key Silk Road trade center, and discover the Emin Minaret, Ancient City of Gaochang, and the Karez Irrigation System. Journey by bullet train to Dunhuang, where you'll be enchanted by the Mogao Grottoes and the Crescent Spring amidst the sand dunes. Conclude your trip with a visit to the Dunhuang Museum, immersing yourself in the region's fascinating history. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and private tours throughout this unforgettable adventure.

Highlights

Explore the streets of Urumqi at your leisure.
Visit the Xinjiang Museum to see well-preserved Chinese mummies, including the "Beauty of Loulan."
Enjoy the stunning views at Heavenly Lake, located in the Tianshan Mountains.
Discover Turpan, a key trade center along the Silk Road, and visit the Emin Minaret.
Explore the Ancient City of Gaochang and the Bezklik Grottos in Turpan.
Visit the Mogao Grottoes, also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, in Dunhuang.
Hike on the sand dunes to visit the Crescent Spring in Dunhuang.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arriving Urumqi

Location: Ürümqi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star hotel, Urumqi

Upon arrival at Urumqi Airport or Urumqi Rail Station, your guide will send you to the hotel for check-in.

Day 2 : Urumqi - Heavenly Lake - Urumqi By Vehicle

Location: Ürümqi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star hotel, Urumqi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit Xinjiang Museum(close on Mondays) where well-preserved Chinese mummies are exhibited. Among which, you will find the spectacular one standing out from the rest named "Beauty of Loulan". After lunch, take a one hour ride to Heavenly Lake, which is located on the north side of the Tianshan Mountains to enjoy fantastic mountain views and serene lake scenery. Later, return to Urumqi and stroll through the Erdaoqiao Bazaar.

Day 3 : Urumqi - Turpan By Vehicle

Location: Turpan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star hotel, Turpan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Take a 3-hour car ride to Turpan, the centre of a fertile oasis and an important trade center along the Silk Road. You will visit Karez Irrigation System that is old canal system to water the farm in Turpan. Then you will head to explore the Ancient City of Gaochang, Bezklik Grottos, ruin of ancient Jiaohe City that was once the capital of Anterior Jushi kingdom during 108 B.C. to 450 A.D. but abandoned in the 15th century.

Day 4 : Turpan - Liuyuan (Via Bullet Train) - Dunhuang

Location: Dunhuang

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star hotel, Dunhuang

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will catch 3-hour bullet train to Liuyuan and be transferred to Dunhuang in about two hours. Enjoy a fun hike on the sand dunes to visit the Crescent Spring Lake this afternoon.Be sure to explore the night market nearby the hotel in the evening!

Day 5 : Dunhuang

Location: Dunhuang

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star hotel, Dunhuang

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit the highlight of Silk Road today, Mogao Grottoes (Caves of the Thousand Buddhas), where you will be impressed by the fresco and statues in the caves. These caves are examples of rock-cut architecture of soft gravel conglomerate not suitable for either sculpture or elaborate architectural details. Enjoy a fun hike on the sand dunes to visit the Crescent Spring.

You can visit Dunhuang Museum showing the history of Dunhuang(close on Mondays).

Day 6 : Departing Dunhuang

Location: Dunhuang

Meals Included: Breakfast

Free explore before heading to Zhangye Airport or station where the tour concludes.

What's Included

Accommodation

Accommodation as per itinerary is included.
Entrance Fees

Entrance fees to various attractions are included.
Meals

Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch) are included.
Local Guide

A local guide will be provided for the tour.
Private Tour

The tour is conducted as a private tour.
Transport

Transport by private vehicle is included.
Bullet Train

Bullet train from Turpan to Liuyuan (Dunhuang) is included.

What's Not Included

A valid passport is required and not included in the tour package.

Requirements

Passport

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private vehicle transfers and a scenic bullet train ride from Turpan to Liuyuan, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey across the Silk Road.

Accommodation

Enjoy luxurious stays in 5-star hotels in Urumqi and Dunhuang, and a comfortable 4-star hotel in Turpan, ensuring a relaxing and high-quality experience throughout your Silk Road journey.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour includes accommodation in 5-star hotels in Urumqi and Dunhuang, and a 4-star hotel in Turpan.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, meals are included as per the itinerary, with breakfast and lunch provided on certain days.
What is the mode of transportation between Turpan and Dunhuang?

The tour includes a bullet train ride from Turpan to Liuyuan, followed by a transfer to Dunhuang.
Is there a local guide provided during the tour?

Yes, a local guide is included as part of the tour package.
What are some of the key attractions visited on this tour?

Key attractions include the Xinjiang Museum, Heavenly Lake, Ancient City of Gaochang, Mogao Grottoes, and Crescent Spring.

Is the tour conducted in a private vehicle?

Yes, transport is provided by a private vehicle throughout the tour.
Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour cost?

Yes, entrance fees to the attractions mentioned in the itinerary are included.
Tipping in China

If you're happy with the services provided then a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. Tipping is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across China and other Asian countries. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader. The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers: Restaurants: Tipping is not common practice at restaurants in China or Tibet. Tour guides: Throughout your tour you may at times have local guides or national guide. We suggest CNY20-50 per person per day for guides. Porters: In some hotels a porter may offer to carry your bag to your room. We suggest CNY10 per bag for porters. Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest that you tip only those more involved with the group (for example those that help you with your bags etc). CNY10-30 per person per day is generally appropriate.
Can I travel to China without a visa?

US/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canada citizens(actually most western country citizens) planning to visit China's mainland must apply for an entry visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General. ... WithUS/UK/Australia/New Zealand/Canadapassport, citizens do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong, but travelers who plan to visit China's mainland while in the region will need a visa to travel from Hong Kong to China. However, some cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing etc. that allow 24-hour/72-hour direct transit in China, also called the 24-hour/72-hour transit without visa, regulates that visa is not required for air, train, and ship passengers transiting in mainland China for a stay of no more than 24 hours/72 hours before heading for a third country or region formost western country citizens.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

All of our tours are planned and operated on a twin-share basis, meaning that the standard cost is based either on individual travellers sharing accommodation with another group member of the same sex, or people who book together sharing accommodation. Silkroadtrips are pleased to offer travellers the option of pre-booking a guaranteed single room. Kindly note our single supplement do not include sharing cabins on the overnight trains or cruises.
Trains

Aboard the overnight sleeper train, berths are usually in 1st class ‘soft sleeper’ lockable compartments for 4 which have 2 sets of bunks with clean bedding provided. WC and washbasins are provided for shared use at the end of each carriage. Hot meals and snacks are sold to your berth on all overnight journeys. In times of large demand we may have to travel in 2nd class ‘hard sleeper’ which consists of sectioned off compartments for 6,leading off an open plan carriage. Bullet trains are getting popular, it is very modern with a high velocity of 300km per hour. There are western toilets, dinning car on the bullet trains, and normally for short distance running 1—8 hours.

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