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Silk Road Adventure

18 days Beijing to Kashgar

Trip Code: ACSR
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Beijing, Great Wall, Xi'an, Terracotta Warriors, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Heavenly Lake, Taklamakan Desert, Kashgar

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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$1295
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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, making sure to scout the various markets scattered throughout the 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 4-6 Xi'an
This charming city is the traditional starting point of the westbound caravan routes and home to the Terracotta Warriors. Explore the live archaeological site. 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.
Day 7-8 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 9-11 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. Don't miss one of the greatest sunsets in the world.
Day 12-13 Turpan
Relax beneath the grape trellises or discover Uyghur culture and silk road relics in the surrounding oasis villages.
Day 14-15 Heavenly Lake
Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and green meadows, this alpine lake lives up to its name. Spend a memorable night in a local yurt. Enoy the evening feasting on local Kazak food and gazing into the fire.
Day 16-17 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. You can find anything from goats' hooves to colourful painted wooden saddles. It is in this medieval setting that our trip comes to an end.
Day 18 Depart Kashgar
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