China(Silkway Tour 14N/15D)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Abhiwadan Expedition Holidays Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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This package comprises of 14Nights and 15 Days silk road tour in Taklimakan Desert. Ideal for travellers looking for tours & treks. Confirm trip pace, inclusions and seasonal suitability with the provider.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Karakul Lake (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) — Pay a visit to the mount lake, Karakul Lake, which has the meaning of dark sea, it has the altitude of more than 3600 meters, the depth of the lake is about 30 meters, with an total area of 10 square meters. The water there can reflect the great mountains and the innocent snow. With the combination of the water and mount , it will give you the amazing impression. Then transfer to Baisha Lake, although it only has the area of 0.5 square meters, it is an original ecological desert lake. It is a mysterious and fantastic lake, for there is no entrance and exiting part in the lake , under the serious climate and sunshine , it can keep the constant water depth. As a result, it provides a good settlement for the plants and animals. Continue your trip to Gaizi Canyon, Gonger Mount , which is covered by the ice stream , with the shining lights under the sunshine, and it is always called as White Hat. Return Kashgar, and overnight at the four-star hotel.
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Day 11Kashgar-Urumqi (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) — A whole day tour to visit the interest places In Kashgar, including the Mausoleum of Abakh Hoja, the final resting place of the 17th century ruler of Kashgar and several generations of his family, one of whom was a beautiful young woman known as Xiangfei. Forced into marriage with Qing emperor Qianlong, Xiangfei's dramatic story is a highlight for Han Chinese visitors and it is better known as the Tomb of Xiangfei, while, a reflection of the local region's resistance to imperial rule, the local Uyghur culture zooms in on the family tomb's patriarch and namesake, Abakh Hoja. You'll also witness the Id Kah Mosque, the heart of the region's traditional Muslim culture since its completion in 1442. It remains one of China's largest mosques, frequently hosting ten to twenty thousand worshipers on holy days. After a day of sightseeing you'll catch an evening flight back to Urumqi (not included in tour price) where your evening will be free to spend as you wish. In the morning you will visit the Sunday market where the local Ugurs buy things the need ,Then you continue to go to Man street, it is a street where various craftsmen concentrated, There are various artisan production handicraft workshops on both sides of the street , and they sell their handmade products in their stores, these craftsmen have: blacksmith, carpenter, gardener, pasta maker, barber, tailor. While they are doing manual work, while yelling to his business, his happiness is revealed in their faces. Visitors strolling down shopping in the street can buy things and visit the workshops.
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Day 12Urumqi (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) — Pay a visit the world cultural relics, Tianchi Lake, or heavenly Lake in the Tianshan mountains. And then transfer to the Autonomous Region Museum, where you can have an overall knowledge of the Xinjiang history, current situation and the future development, its people and cultures. In the evening , take overnight train to Dunhuang.
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Day 13Dunhuang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) — Arrive in Dunhuang by train in the early morning and head out for a full day of sightseeing. This desert town near the old Silk Road rewards visitors with an astonishing archaeological treasure carved out of bedrock and cliffs: The Mogao Caves. The Buddhist paintings and artifacts within are stunning and Dunhuang itself is worth a stay for its relaxed oasis atmosphere. You will also visit The Mingsha Hill, beautiful sand dunes that seem to sing when you walk on them. Historically, the last Chinese outpost on the Silk Road, Dunhuang has a long history of taking care of weary travelers. And then visit the Yueya Spring, which was called sand well or medicine spring, and it has been gloried and amazing place since Han Dynasty. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 14Dunhuang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) — Pay a visit to the Yangguan Pass, it is an important pass in the aspect of transportation since the ancient times. and the take the way to Jade Gate Pass, which is a entering junction of Yellow River, there are many poems to praise the beauty of there. Then visit the historic Han Great wall Ruins, an Yardang Landform, which is made of the strong wind there. In the evening , take flight to Urumqi, and overnight at the four-star hotel.
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Day 15Urumqi-Beijing (Breakfast) — After breakfast at the hotel , take your final departure flight.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Total is 26 Local lunch and Dinner
- Private transfer, guide and Entrance fee
- Soft sleeper train tickets Urumqi to Liuyuan
- Airfare with tax Beijing/Urumqi/Beijing
- Airfare Kashgar/Urumqi
Not included
- Tips(4USD/P/Day)
- Other service not clear mentioned
Essential trip information
Accommodation
The below mentioned rates are in American Dollar(USD). HOTEL Base on 15 PAX Base on 20 PAX 3 Star Hotel 2266 1312 4 Star Hotel 2440 2349 Note: The rates are valid for the year 2020 only. For 3 Star Hotel(15+1 FOC) Single supplement : 348 USD For 4 Star Hotel(15+1 FOC) Single supplement : 478 USD Star Rating Hotels Three Star Beijing Starmoon hotel or similar-1N Urumqi Jingu hotel or similar-3N Ku'erle Jinye Hotel or similar-1N Turpan hotel or similar-1N Kuqa hotel or similar-1N Aksu Freindship hotel or similar-1N Hotan MuztagAta hotel or similar-2N Kashgar Seman Hotel or similar-2N Dunhuang Yangguan Hotel or similar-1N Four Star Beijing Ruyi International Business Hotel or similar-1N Urumqi Bing tuan Grand hotel or similar-3N Ku'erle Golden star hotel or similar or similar-1N Turpan Karez hotel or similar-1N Kuqa Hotel or similar-1N Aksu Excemon honggu hotel or similar-1N Hotan yuzhou hotel or similar -2N Kashgar tianyuan international hotel or similar or similar-2N Dunhuang Grand sun hotel or similar-1N
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