Student Tour: Silk Road Explorer
Beijing - Lanzhou - Dunhuang - Turpan - Urumqi - Kashgar
This tour follows the ancient Silk Road from the city of Lanzhou to Kashgar at the western edge of
China. Along the way, you will visit oasis towns, temples carved out of mountains, and ancient desert
strongholds of the Silk Road. Don’t miss this amazing experience!
Day 1
Depart for Beijing.
Day 2
Arrive in Beijing. Your guide will greet you and escort you
to the hotel. Have a welcome dinner and get settled.
Day 3
Take a domestic flight to Lanzhou, the capital of the Gansu
province and your launching point along the Silk Road!
Day 4
Follow the Yellow River on a cruise (water level permitting) to Bingling Temple, carved out of a canyon along the
river. Tour Bingling Temple and return to Lanzhou.
Day 5
Take a domestic flight over the Gobi Desert to Dunhuang, a
desert oasis and popular crossroads of the Silk Road.
Day 6
Visit the incredible Mogao Grottoes near Dunhuang,
famous for its depictions of Buddha and influences that
reflect the cultural mix of Silk Road travelers.
Day 7
Head to the small town of Liuyuan in the Xinjiang Uyghur
Autonomous Region. From here, take the night train to
Turpan.
Day 8
You will arrive at the oasis of Turpan. Check into your
hotel and then we will be exploring the ruins of Gaochang
and Jiaohe, two ancient fortresses along the Silk Road.
Day 9
Our next stop is Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur
Autonomous Region. Tour the city and soak in the culture
of the Uyghur people.
Day 10
After a morning stop at the Xinjiang Museum, we will fly to Kashgar, at the remote
Western edge of Chinese civilization.
Day 11
Join the locals and other distant travelers at
the famous bazaar of Kashgar. Afterwards,
visit the Id Kha Mosque and the Tomb of
Abakh Hoja.
Day 12
Return to the Urumqi and continue your
tour of the local sites. A true oasis, Urumqi
holds the honor of being the farthest city on
earth from any sea.
Day 13
Fly to Beijing for one last tour!
Day 14
After visiting the desert strongholds of the
Silk Road, it’s time to see the eastern Great
Wall. Walk the restored wall at Mutianyu
with its stunning mountain views.
Day 15
Our Beijing city tour will take you to the
Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the
hutong homes near Houhai Lake Park.
Day 16
Depart for home.
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