Day1 Arrival in Urumqi (D)
Our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Visit the International Grand Bazaar of Xinjiang.
Accommodation: Hoi Tak Hotel Xinjiang
Day2 Urumqi (B+L+D)
Have breakfast in the hotel and then drive to visit the Heavenly Mountain and the Heavenly Lake (including the cruise). In the afternoon, visit the Xinjiang Regional Museum.
Accommodation: Hoi Tak Hotel Xinjiang
Day3 Urumqi to Kashgar (B+L+D)
Take a flight to Kashgar from Urumqi. Visit the Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Grand Bazaar and the famous Handicraft Street. You will be served with the typical Xinjiang food which needs to take with your hands.
Accommodation: Kashgar International Hotel Xinjiang
Day4 Kashgar (B+L+D)
Visit the Abakh Hoja Tomb, Bazaar and Kashgar Old Street in the old Kashgar City. You will be served with another typical Xinjiang food, local noodles and rice pudding at lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Kashgar International Hotel Xinjiang
Day5 Kashgar to Urumqi to Turpan (B+L+D)
After breakfast, fly from Kashgar to Urumqi. Visit the Southern Pasture and the local yurt. Ride a horse for White Poplar Valley Falls. On the way, visit the Wind Power Station. Drive to Turpan and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: Tu Ha Petroleum Hotel
Day6 Turpan to Dunhuang (B+L+D)
Visit the Jiaohe Ancient Ruins, Emin Minaret and Ancient Astana Tombs after breakfast. Also the Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Karez Well and go to visit a local family. Take an overnight soft sleeper train to Dunhuang.
Accommodation: Overnight Soft Sleeper Train
Day7 Dunhuang (B+L+D)
Upon arrival, visit the Mogao Grottoes, Echoing-Sand Mountain (Mingsha Shan) (enjoy a camel ride in the desert) and Crescent-Moon Spring (Yueya Quan).
Accommodation: Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel
Day8 Dunhuang to Xian (B)
Take flight to Xian. And enjoy your journey in Xian City. |