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Following Marco Polo

25 days
From Kashgar to Beijing
4.0
5 traveler reviews
Following Marco Polo - Crooked Compass
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Tour Operator:
Crooked Compass
Max group size:
12
Age range:
18 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
132036
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Highlights

  • Explore the bustling Kashgar bazaars
  • Visit Karakuli Lake and local settlements
  • Discover China's largest mosque in Kashgar
  • Uncover ancient secrets at Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
  • Experience the Mogao Grottoes and Crescent Lake

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Kashgar
  2. Day 2 Kashgar - Karakuli Lake – Kashgar
  3. Day 3 Kashgar
  4. Day 4 Kashgar - Kuche
  5. Day 5 Kuche
  6. Day 6 Kuche – Korla
  7. Day 7 Korla-Turpan
  8. Day 8 Turpan
  9. Day 9 Turpan
  10. Day 10 Dunhuang
  11. Day 11 Dunhuang
  12. Day 12 Dunhuang-Jiayuguan
  13. Day 13 Jiayuguan
  14. Day 14 Jiayuguan-Zhangye
  15. Day 15 Zhangye-Wuwei
  16. Day 16 Wuwei-Lanzhou
  17. Day 17 Lanzhou
  18. Day 18 Lanzhou-Xiahe
  19. Day 19 Xiahe
  20. Day 20 Lanzhou to Xi’an
  21. Day 21 Xian
  22. Day 22 Xian to Beijing
  23. Day 23 Beijing
  24. Day 24 Great Wall Hike
  25. Day 25 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Crooked Compass

4.0
(5 reviews)

Number of tours

92

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Dr.
    · April 13th, 2024
    excellent, highly recommendable, versatile, not the general kind of tourism one receives mostly everywhere with large...
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  • tsippora
    · October 25th, 2023
    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
  • Elizabeth
    · July 18th, 2023
    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

Dates & Availability

25 days
Following Marco Polo
From Kashgar to Beijing

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  • Currencies
    ¥
    Yuan Renminbi
    China
    ЅМ
    Somoni
    Tajikistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I, C, E, F. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I, C, E, F. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, C, E, F. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I, C, E, F.

    Type A
    China
    Type B
    China
    Type G
    China
    Type I
    China and Tajikistan
    Type C
    Tajikistan
    Type E
    Tajikistan
    Type F
    Tajikistan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Crooked Compass" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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