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Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days

14 days
Start and end in Beijing
4.6
2,200 traveler reviews
Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days - On The Go Tours
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 12 to 99
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Highlights

  • Beijing - Explore the vast Tiananmen Square, visit the Forbidden City and admire the Temple of Heaven
  • Huanghuacheng Great Wall - Hike this section of the Great Wall of China, unique for its partially submerged and picturesque portion of the wall
  • Xi'an - Marvel at the sprawling army of Terracotta Warriors, walk along the ancient City Wall, and discover the vibrant Muslim Quarter
  • Dunhuang - Visit the Mogao Grottoes, explore Crescent Moon Lake and the Singing Sand Dunes and delve into Silk Road history at the Dunhuang Museum
  • Turpan - Feel the heat at the Flaming Mountain, explore the ruins of Gaochang and discover a traditional Uyghur village
  • Urumqi - See the towering Emin Minaret, explore Red Hill Pagoda, and wander through the Grand Bazaar, then visit scenic Heavenly Lake in the Tianshan Mountains
  • Kashgar - Take in the Id Kah Mosque, wander through Uyghur alleys, see the Mausoleum of Abjak Hoja, and enjoy the vibrant culture of the city

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
  2. Day 2 Exploring Beijing
  3. Day 3 Hike the Great Wall
  4. Day 4 Beijing to Xi'an
  5. Day 5 Terracotta Warriors & Xi'an City Wall
  6. Day 6 Journey to Dunhuang
  7. Day 7 Exploring Dunhuang
  8. Day 8 Dunhuang Museum & Turpan
  9. Day 9 Flaming Mountain, Gaochang & Uyghur Heritage
  10. Day 10 Turpan to Urumqi
  11. Day 11 Heavenly Lake Excursion
  12. Day 12 Urumqi to Kashgar
  13. Day 13 Exploring Kashgar
  14. Day 14 Goodbye China
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

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Number of tours

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Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

6 hours

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Jürgen
    · January 5th, 2025
    It was just great! Booking through Tourradar super convenient and the travel agency as well were really helpful and...
  • Bhagya
    · January 5th, 2025
    The tour was very well planned and covered a lot. The guides were also very knowledgeable and went out of their way...
  • Tanja
    · October 1st, 2024
    I found both the program and the tour guide on site very good. Everything was very well organized and the tour guide...

Dates & Availability

14 days
Secrets of the Silk Road - 14 days
From Beijing to Beijing

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Tour ID: 299100

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  • 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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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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    • 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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