China Silk Road

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4.7 Based on 3 Reviews
  • duration 17 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16417
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Beijing, China
  • Ends Kashgar, China
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace visits in Beijing
  • Visit a less busy section of The Great Wall at Mutianyu
  • Visit Xian and witness the mighty Terracotta Warriors
  • Be immersed in the hustle & bustle of the markets in Kashgar
  • Experience Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
  • Marvel at Heaven's Lake and the Tian Shan Mountains
  • Explore Labrang Monastery
  • See the Mogao Caves & Dunhuang
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The "China Silk Road" trip starts in Beijing and ends in Kashgar. It is an adventure tour that takes 17 days taking you through Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Lanzhou and 5 other destinations in China. "China Silk Road" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Trace the Silk Road through China. The Silk Road conjures images of caravans carrying incredible wealth across the deserts and mountains - images of colourful bazaars, priceless jewels and richly woven carpets and fabrics; exotic perfumes and spices. This remarkable journey takes you along the Chinese part of this ancient route. In Beijing we visit the Great Wall; Xian we view the Terracotta Warriors while the enormous Buddhist monastery at Xiahe will surely impress. In Dunhuang we appreciate the magnificent Buddhist grottos before skirting the Gobi Desert to the oasis town of Turpan and continuing on to the the frenetic market town of Kashgar.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Beijing
  • Day 2 : The Great Wall
  • Day 3 : Visit to The Forbidden City & Summer Palace
  • Day 4 : In Beijing, evening train to Xi'an
  • Day 5 : Arrive Xi'an - city tour
  • Day 6 : Terracotta Warriors & Big Goose Pagoda
  • Day 7 : Train to Lanzhou, transfer to Linxia
  • Day 8 : Boat trip to Bing Ling Temple, transfer to Xiahe
  • Day 9 : Labrang Monastery, return to Lanzhou and overnight train to Jiayuguan.
  • Day 10 : In Jiayuguan
  • Day 11 : To Dunhuang
  • Day 12 : Mogao Caves & train to Turpan
  • Day 13 : In Turpan (or Tulufun)
  • Day 14 : Drive to Urumqi
  • Day 15 : Heaven's Lake. Evening flight to Kashgar
  • Day 16 : Kashgar
  • Day 17 : In Kashgar, trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Comfortable well located accommodation on a twinshare basis
Meals
  • 16 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 13 dinners
Transport
  • All internal transport by train (soft sleeper) or private bus, jeep or car
  • Internal flight Urumqi/Kashgar valued at USD$170
  • Group airport transfer on Day 1 only
Guide
  • National tour leader in China plus local specialist guides throughout
Others
  • Local sightseeing, including entrance fees to monuments
  • Emergency medical kit
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Meals not indicated in the program
  • Any optional tours, and entrance fees and permits during free time
  • Expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry
  • Visa costs
  • Tips and gratuities
  • International airfares and taxes
  • Personal travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Excess luggage charges
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.7 - Excellent
Based on 3 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Sep 02 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
This was our first group travel experience after many years of independent travel. We enjoyed not having to worry about ongoingtransport, accommodation and language issues. While we would have liked to stayed longer in some... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Sep 14 2018
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Crossing the Gobi Desert and visiting the 'lost' cities of the old Silk Road was really special. Over 2000 years of cultural heritage in two weeks. Fantastic.
  • Anonymous
  • On Sep 07 2018
5 - Excellent
Excellent
This was an amazing tour to a fascinating region of China, which satisfied my interest in the history of the Silk Road. It was a non-stop tour involving many different modes of transport to cover the large distances but it was... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this China Silk Road tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 24 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 July 2024, a deposit of 314 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

China Silk Road tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this China Silk Road tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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