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13 Days Silk Road Group Tour: Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai

Kashgar, China
  • 13 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private transportation
      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.
    • Excellent English speaking guide ( professional and friendly)
    • 4star Hotel ;ocated in the downtown with breakfast (2persons shared one room)
    • Entrance fee listed in the itinerary
    • Airfare from Kashgar to Urumqi
    • Public transportation
      2nd class train from Turpan to Dunhuang(Liuyuan South Station), Dunhuang to Jiayuguan, Zhangye to Xining
    • Allowance for the guide and driver
    • 2bottles of water each person on daily use
    • Government tax
    • Travel insurance
    • Breakfast (12)
      Breakfast
    • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
    • Lunch and dinner throughout the itinerary
    • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned
    • Some activities such as boating, camel riding, culture show etc.
    • Flight arrive in Kashgar and leave from Xining

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point

    • Kashi Airport
      Kashgar China

    Pickup details

    Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport exit and transfer you to the hotel.

    Drop-off point

    • Dunhuang Airport
      5R84+C2V, Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu, China, 736206

      The Service will end at the hotel/airport drop off

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

      Saturday : 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Kashgar Arrival

    1 Stop

    1

    Kashgar

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Kashgar to Taxkorgan (320kms, 6hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Tashkurgan

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Taxkorgan

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 3

    Taxkorgan to Kashgar

    1 Stop

    1

    Kashgar

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 4

    Kashgar City Tour, Fly to Urumqi

    1 Stop

    1

    Kashgar

    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 5

    Urumqi to Heavenly Lake (120kms, 1.5hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Urumqi

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Urumqi

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 6

    Drive to Turpan, Tuyoq Village, Jiaohe Ruins (200kms, 3hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Turpan

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Turpan

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 7

    Karez Well, Sugong Minaret, train to Dunhuang

    1 Stop

    1

    Turpan

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Dunhuang

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 8

    Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes & Echoing Sand Mountain

    1 Stop

    1

    Dunhuang

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Dunhuang

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 9

    Drive from Dunhuang to Zhangye Danxia Park (590kms, 6-7hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Jiayuguan City

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Kaoshan Tent

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 10

    Visit Rainbow Mountain, then drive to Mati Temple

    1 Stop

    1

    Zhangye

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Zhangye

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 11

    Fast train to Xining and visit Ta'er Monastery (1hr train ride)

    1 Stop

    1

    Xining

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Xining

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 12

    Enjoy the beautiful Qinghai Lake, drive to Chaka (300kms, 4hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Qinghai Lake

    4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in Chaka

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 13

    Chaka Salt Lake, then Xining Departure

    1 Stop

    1

    Chaka Yan Lake

    4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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