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Silk Road and Tibet Explore 15D

15 days
From Kashgar to Lhasa
4.7
12 traveler reviews
Silk Road and Tibet Explore 15D - Silk Road Trips
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Age range 18 to 85
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Highlights

  • Drive along the Silk Road to Karakul Lake
  • Explore ancient sites and museums in Turpan
  • Visit the Mogao Caves and Jiayuguan Fortress
  • View the colorful Danxia Mountains in Zhangye
  • Tour the sacred monasteries in Lhasa

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Kashgar Arrival Transfer
  2. Day 2 Kashgar to Karakul Day Tour
  3. Day 3 Kashgar City Tour, then fly to Urumqi
  4. Day 4 Urumqi to Tianchi, then drive to Turpan
  5. Day 5 Turpan City Tour
  6. Day 6 Turpan to Liuyuan by bullet train, then drive to Dunhuang
  7. Day 7 Dunhuang to Jiayuguan by car
  8. Day 8 Jiayuguan: Visit Jiayuguan Fortress, Overhanging Great Wall and Wei& Jin Tomb Painting
  9. Day 9 Jiayuguan to Zhangye Danxia by car
  10. Day 10 Zhangye to Xining by bullet train, visit Kumbum Monastery
  11. Day 11 Xining to Lhasa by overnight train/flight
  12. Day 12 Lhasa arrival transfer
  13. Day 13 Lhasa city tour for Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
  14. Day 14 Lhasa city tour for Potala, Jakhang and Barkhor Street
  15. Day 15 Departure from Lhasa
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Silk Road Trips

4.7
(12 reviews)

Number of tours

143

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Sandra
    · September 20th, 2024
    The trip was very well organized by Silk Road Tour. The local tour guide and program were well coordinated and...
  • Kathrin
    · July 21st, 2024
    I booked two consecutive tours with Silk Road Tours and Programme and organisation were perfect and in line with the...
  • Klaus
    · May 27th, 2024
    Everything was great. The only downside of the trip was the air conditioning on the ship, which was not adjustable...

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15 days
Silk Road and Tibet Explore 15D
From Kashgar to Lhasa

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 271489

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    China
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for China. 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.
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    • For any tour departing before May 11th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 11th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Trips. 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 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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