Chinese Silk Route
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4.6
Based on 14 Reviews
- duration 22 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 18-95 yrs
- max group size 24
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-28426
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Xian, China/ Kashgar, China
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Kashgar's traditional Sunday market and Animal market
- Cross the Taklamakan Desert
- Exploration of the oasis and the Jiaohe ruins at Turpan
- Guided tour of the Mogao caves, Dunhuang
- Camp near an adobe section of the Great Wall near Jiayuguan
- Explore the colourful natural phenomenon of the Rainbow Mountains
- Cross the northern end of the Tibetan Plateau
- Explore Xiahe - one of Tibets most historic cities
- See Bingling Si's vast Buddha statue and outstanding cave sculptures
- Explore the stunningly beautiful Mt. Kongtong and its temples
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The Chinese Silk Route tour starts in Xian and ends in Kashgar. The Chinese Silk Route is a safari tour that takes 22 days taking you from Xian to Kashgar and through other destinations in China.
The Silk Route was created by the traders and armies that used to travel through Central Asia to China. They were followed by the Mongul armies of Genghis and Kublai Khan, and it is this route that we follow across western China.
The gateway to China is the infamous Torugart pass, near the city of Kashgar, a wonderful place to see the diverse peoples of the region. You must be there for the Sunday Market.
On this journey we cross the Taklamakan Desert, 'the desert you enter and never come out of' to the western end of the Great Wall of China and climb onto the lower slopes of the Tibetan plateau to the holy city of Xiahe, with it's remarkable Tibetan Buddhist temples and architecture.
There are numerous remarkable monuments, such as the giant Buddha of Bingling Si, the Jiaohe ruins at Turpan and, of course, the wonders of Xi'an and the terracotta army.
The Silk Route was created by the traders and armies that used to travel through Central Asia to China. They were followed by the Mongul armies of Genghis and Kublai Khan, and it is this route that we follow across western China.
The gateway to China is the infamous Torugart pass, near the city of Kashgar, a wonderful place to see the diverse peoples of the region. You must be there for the Sunday Market.
On this journey we cross the Taklamakan Desert, 'the desert you enter and never come out of' to the western end of the Great Wall of China and climb onto the lower slopes of the Tibetan plateau to the holy city of Xiahe, with it's remarkable Tibetan Buddhist temples and architecture.
There are numerous remarkable monuments, such as the giant Buddha of Bingling Si, the Jiaohe ruins at Turpan and, of course, the wonders of Xi'an and the terracotta army.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Day 1: Xi'an
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Day 2: Day 2: Xi'an
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Day 3: Day 3: Pingliang
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Day 4: Day 4: Pingliang
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Day 5: Day 5: Xiahe
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Day 6: Day 6: Xiahe
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Day 7: Day 7: Xiahe
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Day 8: Day 8: Liujiaxia
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Day 9: Day 9: Zhangye
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Day 10: Day 10: Jiayuguan
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Day 11: Day 11: Dunhuang
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Day 12: Day 12: Dunhuang
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Day 13: Day 13: Turpan
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Day 14: Day 14: Turpan
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Day 15: Day 15: Urumqi
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Day 16: Day 16: Urumqi
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Day 17: Day 17: Korle
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Day 18: Day 18: Aksu
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Day 19: Day 19: Kashgar
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Day 20: Day 20: Kashgar
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Day 21: Day 21: Kashgar
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Day 22: Day 22: Kashgar
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Basic Hotel 14 nights
- Camping without facilities 2 nights
- Guesthouse 3 nights
- Comfortable Hotel 2 nights
Meals
- 6 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- 2 Dinner
Transport
- Overland Expedition Vehicle, Local Bus, Boat
Guide
- Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary, One Local Crew Member
- Any international flights to Xian and from Kashgar are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Chinese Silk Route tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.6 - Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
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4 - Very Good
I would recommend Dragoman to anyone.
K
4 - Very Good
The trip was excellent overall.
J
4 - Very Good
Claire was very helpful and I enjoyed spending time with her.
C
5 - Excellent
Claire was always on top of things and showed an enthusiasm for her job, she definitely added to the trip.
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Local Payment The local payment is a group fund, paid separately from the trip price on the first day of the tour. It covers everything that the group does together on the ground. This is primarily hotel accommodation and campsite fees, meals whilst camping (but not while eating in restaurants), and included activities and puts money directly back to the local community. The local payment, or kitty system, is unique to overlanding tours and provides maximum flexibility and best value on the road - you can see exactly what is being paid for, you get everything at cost price, it keeps costs competitive by leveraging group expenses and saves on administrative costs. The fund is run by the tour guide, and any excess left over at the end is returned equally to the group. Local prices are estimated in USD when we print the brochure then reviewed monthly as local costs and exchange rates vary throughout the year. It's therefore important once you book your trip to check the website regularly and just before departure for any changes to the amount.
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