11 Days Silk Road Xinjiang Tour

Tour Overview

This 11-day Silk Road Xinjiang tour takes you from the legendary Sunday Market of Kashgar, through the vast deserts of Xinjiang, to the ancient Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, and finally to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Travel with a private English-speaking guide, stay in comfortable 4-star hotels, and experience the very best of the ancient Silk Road across western China.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

• 1Day

  Arrive in Kashgar

  Arrive at Kashgar Airport. Your guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel. Free time to explore the Old City and sample authentic Uyghur cuisine.

  🏨 Kashgar 4★🍽 Dinner
• 2Day

  Kashgar — Sunday Market & Old City

  Experience the legendary Kashgar Sunday Market, a centuries-old trading hub. Visit the Id Kah Mosque, the largest in China, and wander through the maze-like alleys of the Old City. Afternoon visit to Abakh Khoja Tomb.

  🏨 Kashgar 4★🍽 B/L/D
• 3Day

  Kashgar — Karakoram Highway to Taxkorgan

  Drive along the breathtaking Karakoram Highway. Visit Karakul Lake at 3,600m, with panoramic views of Muztagh Ata (7,546m). Arrive in Taxkorgan, China's westernmost town, surrounded by the Pamir Mountains.

  🏨 Taxkorgan 3★🍽 B/L/D
• 4Day

  Taxkorgan → Kashgar ✈ Urumqi

  Morning visit to the ancient Stone Fort and grasslands. Return to Kashgar via the Karakoram Highway. Evening flight to Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang.

  🏨 Urumqi 4★🍽 B/L/D
• 5Day

  Urumqi → Turpan

  Drive to Turpan (3 hours), the second-lowest depression on Earth. Visit the ancient Jiaohe Ruins and the ingenious Karez underground irrigation system. Experience the unique grape culture of the Turpan Basin.

  🏨 Turpan 4★🍽 B/L/D
• 6Day

  Turpan → Dunhuang

  Morning visit to the Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley. Afternoon high-speed train to Dunhuang (approx. 4 hours), the gateway to the Mogao Caves.

  🏨 Dunhuang 4★🍽 B/L/D
• 7Day

  Dunhuang — Mogao Caves & Singing Sand Dunes

  Full UNESCO day. Morning at the Mogao Caves, a millennium of Buddhist art carved into desert cliffs. Afternoon camel ride and sand surfing at the Singing Sand Dunes. Sunset at Crescent Moon Spring.

  🏨 Dunhuang 4★🍽 B/L/D
• 8Day

  Dunhuang → Jiayuguan

  Drive to Jiayuguan (5 hours) through the vast Gobi Desert. Visit the Jiayuguan Fortress — the western terminus of the Great Wall of China, standing guard at the edge of the desert.

  🏨 Jiayuguan 4★🍽 B/L/D
• 9Day

  Jiayuguan ✈ Xi'an

  Morning visit to the Overhanging Great Wall. Fly to Xi'an, the ancient capital where the Silk Road began. Evening stroll through the Muslim Quarter, sampling local street food.

  🏨 Xi'an 4★🍽 B/L
• 10Day

  Xi'an — Terracotta Warriors & City Wall

  Morning visit to the Army of Terracotta Warriors — one of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries. Afternoon cycling on the ancient City Wall, offering panoramic views of Xi'an.

  🏨 Xi'an 4★🍽 B/L/D
• 11Day

  Depart Xi'an

  Free time until your airport transfer. Your Silk Road adventure concludes in the ancient capital. 再见!

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