Silk Road Tour Kashgar 11 Days Tour

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After breakfast, our guide will bring you to visit world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses. It is dubbed as “World’s Eighth Great Wonder” and the largest excavation of the 20th century. Those artifacts of numerous life size terracotta figures of warriors and horses with different features, facial expressions, clothing and hairstyles arranged in battle formations provide live examples to study the military, cultural and economic of the period they were made.

Then you will go to visit Tang Market which is a center at the Silk Road and a major source point for commodities.

Afterwards, our guide will bring you back to the hotel to have a good rest.

Detailed Itinerary: Today your Xian exploration will go on and our guide will bring you to visit the Ancient City Wall at first. It is a famous landmark in Xian. The City Wall is the largest and best preserved Ming Dynasty city wall. Visiting the City Wall, you can not only learn city construction and architectural arts in ancient times. Also you can get some good views of Xian city.

Next we will move on to visit the Great Mosque. It is one of the oldest and largest mosques in Xian. Famed for its long history and unique architecture which is a combination of Islamic and traditional Chinese style, Great Mosque is a popular attraction for tourists coming to Xian.

After that we will go to Muslim Street, which is a renowned Muslim community in Xian. At Muslim Street, you will not only taste numerous delicious local Xian snacks and Muslim food, also you will experience the strong Muslim atmosphere and their lives there.

Afterwards, we will proceed to the Bell and Drum Tower Square, where you will see the Bell Tower and Drum Tower. They are symbols of Xian. Built in the ancient Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Bell Tower and Drum Tower have thousands of years’ history with historical and cultural significance.

After dinner, our guide will bring you to the airport for the flight to Lanzhou. Our local guide at Lanzhou will pick you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in. Take a good rest.

Xian Ancient City Wall: The Ancient City Wall is one of the one of the oldest and best-preserved city walls in China. It is regarded as one of the famous landmarks of Xian.

Xian Great Mosque: The Great Mosque, also called the Huajie Lane Mosque, is known as one of the two oldest mosques in Xian. The Great Mosque is situated on the No. 30 Huajue Lane of Xian City. As a famous tourist site in Xian, the Great Mosque has become a must visit for tourists traveling to Xian.

Xian Bell Tower and Drum Tower: Xian Bell Tower and Drum Tower was constructed during the Ming Dynasty and are the symbols of Xian and are must see Xian tourist attractions.

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Your Lanzhou sightseeing will begin with Xiguan Mosque this morning. The Xiguan Mosque was constructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Architectures of the Xiguan Mosque are of strong Islamic styles but have also combined Chinese traditional art. Xiguan Mosque is an important place for local Lanzhou Muslims to do prayers and attend religious activities.

The next scheduled destination will be Waterwheel Park. The park is located along Yellow River. Waterwheel Park is consisted of two waterwheels, a cofferdam, the recreation area and a house of water mill. The two traditional waterwheels are the main attraction in the park. They were used to irrigate farmlands around Lanzhou and now they are historical exhibitions in the park.

Afterwards, our guide will bring you to the railway station and you will take the train to Dunhuang. 

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Your train will arrive at Dunhuang in the morning. Our local guide will pick you up at the train station and take you to the hotel for breakfast and check in.

After lunch, our guide will bring you to do prayer at Dunhuang Mosque. Then we will proceed for the sightseeing of Crescent Spring. The Crescent Spring is located 5 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang and is famous as one of the “Eight Scenes of Dunhuang”. It is also known as the “first lake in the desert”. Surrounded by sand mountains, the Crescent Spring has a beautiful oasis with traditional Chinese architecture.

Afterwards, we will go to have a great time at the Echoing Sand Mountain. Echoing Sand Mountain is a famous scenic spots in Dunhuang. With the pale golden color, these dunes are huge and some measures about hundred meters while most of them are rather stable in shape though the dunes shift recurrently. When breezes come, the sand produces gentle and dulcet sounds just like beautiful music. This is how the mountain gets its name. You will have the opportunity to ride a camel for some amazing experiences.

Then our guide will transfer you to Hami and help you check in at the hotel. Take a good rest.

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After breakfast, our guide will drive you to Turpan. The first attraction to see at Turpan will be Jiaohe Ruins. The Jiaohe ruins is located 10 kilometers west of Turpan atop of a 30 meters steep cliff. The shape of the ruins is like a willow leaf and is surrounded by water. It used to be the capital of the Cheshibu Kingdom, which was dated back to 2000-2300 years ago. The Jiaohe Ruins is the oldest, biggest and the most well-preserved mud building city in the world. With its unique and interesting constructions, and historical and cultural values, this earthen castle Jiaohe Ruins attracts numerous tourists there.

Next we will proceed to visit Karez well system. The karez well system was constructed by ancient people about 2,000 years ago. It is made up of wells, dams, underground canals and reservoirs in order to store water and control water flow. This great well system was constructed according to the local hot and dry climate, and has made great contribution to the prosperity of Turpan. Reputed as “the underground Great Wall”, the karez well system is a result of local people’s intelligence and wisdom.

Then we will head to visit the famous Suleiman Minaret. The Suleiman Minaret is also known as Sugong Tower. It is located 2 kilometers east of Turpan. The tower was built in 1778 and now has a long history. Sugong Tower is the largest ancient tower in Xinjiang. The tower was constructed with steel-grey bricks into the unique Islamic style, also its construction has blended the excellent traditional architectural art of Uighur. Now the Sugong Tower is a popular tourist attraction for tourists, especially for Muslim tourists because of its noted architecture of Islamic art and being the only Islamic architectural tower in China.

After dinner, our guide will take you to the hotel for check in.

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This morning, our guide will transfer you to Urumqi to see beautiful natural scenery. We will go to enjoy the enchanting Heavenly Lake at first. Heavenly Lake is a famous scenic spot in Xinjiang. It is located at the mountainside of the Bogda Peak which is the highest peak in the east range of Tianshan Mountain. The Heavenly Lake, also called "Pearl of Tianshan Mountain" for its enchanting scenery by local people, is about 3400 meters long, 1500 meters wide and 105 meters deep.

The Heavenly Lake boasts for its fairy natural scenes, including the crystal water, pleasant climate, silvery mountains, and colorful wild flowers. At the same time, the relic of the Quaternary Period Glacier, rare birds and animals, glaciers, special landscapes and rich resources in Heavenly Lake area are great for science exploration.

Then we will proceed to see the alluring Tianshan Mountain. Tianshan Mountain is a large mountain range in central Asia, running through central Xinjiang of China. The snowy peak of Tianshan Mountain - Bogeda Peak, is covered with snow all the year round and thus nicknamed “the sea of snow”. With its numerous tourist attractions and natural beauties, Tianshan Mountain attracts a lot of tourists there.

After dinner, our guide will transfer you to the hotel for check in.

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This morning after breakfast, our guide will take you to visit Red Hill Park. The Red Hill Park is a garden-style park built surrounding the Red Hill. Red Hill is located in the center of Urumqi and the east bank of Urumqi River. For its dominant position and unique structure, the Red Hill is considered as a landmark of Urumqi. Constructed with lakes, pavilions, trees and flowers, sculptures and temples, the Red Hill Park is a popular place for leisure and sightseeing in Urumqi.

Then we will proceed to have free strolling and shopping at Urumqi International Bazaar. The Urumqi International Bazaar is the largest bazaar in the world. This is a comprehensive bazaar combines sightseeing, trade and business, catering, entertainment, national art exhibitions and architectures. The construction of the bazaar is outstandingly featured with strong Islamic characteristics. They are constructed to reproduce the prosperity of Silk Road and also display the ethnic culture of West China. The Urumqi International Bazaar is an excellent place to have a great time for shopping and entertainment.

Afterwards, our guide will transfer you to Kashgar. Our guide will drive you to the hotel and help you check in

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After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up and drive you to visit the fascinating Lake Karakuli.

The Lake Karakuli is a lake located on the foot of the magnificent Mount Muztagata, about 196 kilometers from Kashagar. This is a highland lake of the Pamir Plateau with an altitude of 3,600 meters. Surrounded by majestic mountains that are snow-covered through the year, with its crystal clear water, the green-grassed grassland with roaming flocks and herds, and the interesting ethnic groups inhabiting there, these breathtaking scenery Lake Karakuli is bestowed with has made it a popular destination for sightseeing and mountain-climbing.

During this trip, you will appreciate gorgeous scenery of this holy pure lake and experience the unique cultures and customs of the ethnic groups in the area.

Afterwards, our guide will transfer you back to the hotel for a good rest.

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Today, your exploration at Kashgar will begin with a visit to the famous Id Kah Mosque. Id Kah Mosque is located on the central square of Kashgar city. It is one of the biggest mosques in China. The mosque is a group of old Islamic constructions with strong ethnic style and religious features. The whole complex consists of the courtyard, the Hall of Prayer, and the gate tower and some other attached structures. The Id Kah is a large center for religious activities for Xinjiang Muslims.

Next we will proceed to visit Afaq Khoja Mausoleum. Afaq Khoja Mausoleum is located in Haohan Village which is about 5 kilometers northeast from the center of Kashgar City. The mausoleum was first built in 1640. It is the tombs for seven decades family members from the Afaq family. While this mausoleum is also known as Xiangfei’s tomb, aka the “Fragrant Concubine”, as Xiangfei’s remains was buried here. She was the granddaughter of Afaq Khoja and was forced into a marriage with the Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianong. The Afaq Khoja Mausoleum is constructed to stand peacefully in the midst of poplars and pines. This mausoleum is outstandingly featured with delicate and exquisite Islamic style. Consisted of the Tomb’s Hall, the Doctrine Teaching Hall, the Grand Mosque and the Gate Tower, this elegant and magnificent complex attracts tourists here for the appreciation of its buildings. The Grand Mosque here is a popular place for Muslims doing prayers and other activities on important days.

Afterwards, our guide will transfer you to Urumqi Airport. Then you will take the flight to Xian. Our guide in Xian will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in.

Detailed Itinerary: After breakfast, our guide will bring you to Xian Xianyang International Airport for your departure flight. Wish you a pleasant trip back home!