Solo & Independent Adventure Tours - G.A.P Adventures

Silk Road Adventure

21 days Beijing to Shanghai

Trip Code: ACSR

Beijing, Great Wall, Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Heavenly Lake, Taklamakan Desert, Kashgar, Shanghai

A journey along the ancient information super-highway will have you travelling from the heart of modern China, through incredible landscapes and desert oasis towns deep into the heart of Central Asia. Explore bazaars, caves and the ancient Terracotta Warriors on this adventure of a lifetime.

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$2599

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Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Arrive in Beijing at any time.
Day 2-3 Beijing
Explore the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Wander through the alleyways (hutongs) in Beijing's Old City and perhaps visit the Tibetan Monastery. Walk the ancient steps of the Great Wall.
Day 4-5 Xi'an
This charming city is the traditional starting point of the westbound caravan routes and home to the Terracotta Warriors. Visit the Great Mosque in the Muslim Quarter, a wonderfully serene place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and climb the city walls that surround Xi'an for an impressive view of the city.
Days 6-8 Xiahe - Labrang Monastery
Journey through the Yellow River Valley up to the edge of the Tibetan plateau and the monastic town of Xiahe, home of the eminent Labrang Monastery.
Day 9-10 Jiayuguan
The seldom-visited far end of the Great Wall is a lonely outpost overlooking the desert, guarding China’s western frontier. Spend the day exploring its ruins and surrounding forts.
Day 11-13 Dunhuang
Dunhuang is a lovely, relaxing oasis town and nearby, lies the Mogao Caves containing China’s richest Buddhist heritage and the towering Mingsha sand dunes.
Day 14-15 Turpan
Relax beneath the grape trellises or discover Uyghur culture and silk road relics in the surrounding oasis villages.
Day 16 Heavenly Lake (B,L,D)
Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and green meadows, this alpine lake lives up to its name. Spend a memorable night in a local yurt.
Day 17-18 Kashgar
Set astride ancient trade routes, Kashgar is a true Central Asian oasis town of mosques, mausolems, bazaars and Turkic peoples. Arrive in time for the Sunday market, where people gather from all over to sell their wares.
Day 19-20 Shanghai
Depart Kashgar in the morning of day 19 for your flight to Shanghai. Finish your trip in China's modern metropolis of Shanghai.
Day 21 Depart Shanghai
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