THE SILK ROAD

Tour operates: April until November
No of days: 12 Tour cost from: 1545 US Dollar
Tour Route: Beijing/Dunhuang/ Turfan/ Urumqi/ Kashgar/ Karakul Lake/ Tashkurgan /Khunjerab pass.
Transport: Private busses, overnight soft sleeper trains, domestic economy flights
Tour starting point: Beijing

Itinerary

Day 01: Beijing
On arrival at Beijing airport you will be met by our guide and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Dunhuang
Flight to Dunhuang afternoon sightseeing of Mingsha sand dunes and Crescent Moon lake optional camel ride (B-L-D).

Day 03: Dunhuang overnight Train
In the morning we will visit Mugao Grottoes evening transfer to Liyuan for overnight train to Turfan
(B-L-D).

Day 04: Turfan
On arrival at Turfan train station transfer to the hotel free morning afternoon sightseeing of Turfan including Jiaohe, grape valley, Karez underground water system and Amin Minaret (B-L-D).

Day 05: Turfan sightseeing Urumqi
AM sightseeing of Turfan later we drive to Urumqi visit Xinjiang museum where you can see the Mummies in display. (B-L-D).

Day 06: Kashgar
Today we will fly to Kashgar free afternoon to explore the town. (B-L-D).

Day 07: Tashkurgan
Today we will drive on the Karakorum highway to Tashkurgan on the way we stop at Karakul Lake for a stunning view of Mustaghata Mountain and the lake (B-L-D).

Day 08 Khunjerab Pass Kashgar
We drive to the worlds highest border crossing pass (Khunjerab pass 4750) between Pakistan and China on the way you can have a great view of the giant Karakorum Mountain ranges back to Kashgar (B-L-D).

Day 09: Kashgar Sunday Market
Full day sightseeing Sunday market and other sites (B-L-D).

Day 10: Flight to Urumqi-Beijing
We fly to Urumqi connected flight to Beijing (B-L-D).

Day 11: Beijing Sightseeing
Beijing sightseeing’s, Tianmen squire, Forbidden City, Temple of heaven (B-L-D).

Day 12 Airport Transfer
Tour will end with airport transfer (B).

Guarantee departures: Every Saturday
Minimum 2 people.

Tour cost for premium class

No of Pax.	2-5	6-9	10-18
Price in US Dollar per person	$2850	$2165	$1875

Tour cost for standard class

No of Pax.	2-5	6-9	10-18
Price in US Dollar per person	$2520	$1875	$1545

Hotels we use on Premium class.
1- Beijing; Beijing International hotel 5 star
2- Dunhuang; Dunhuang hotel VIP building 4 star
3- Turfan; Turfan international hotel 5 star
4- Urumqi; Sheraton hotel Urumqi 5 star
5- Kashgar; Barony hotel 4 star
6- Tashkurgan; Pamir or Stone city 2 Star

TOUR COST INCLUDES
• All domestic transportation and transfers, train soft sleeper class, domestic flights mentioned in the itinerary.
• Twin sharing accommodation at hotels,*** for stranded tour hotels are all hotels are 3* plus except Tashkurgan with en-suite private facilities
• Meals full board
• All the sightseeing tours as described in the itinerary and entrance fees
• English-speaking guides

TOUR COST EXCLUDES
• Visa Fees.
• Expenses in hotels such as laundry, telephone and room service, etc.
• Optional activities
• Meals not mention above
• Personal expanses
• Single supplements
• Tips for Guides and drivers