West of the Yangguan Pass [Dunhuang - Geermu - Ruoqiang - Kuche - Kashgar 9 days 8 nights]

Silk Road Express

West of the Yangguan Pass

ItinerarySchdule

Manual

Dunhuang
Dunhuang
Golmud
Ruoqiang
Kuqa
Kashgar
Tajik
Kashgar
Kashgar

DAY 1

Arrive in Dunhuang
- - Arrive at Dunhuang Mogao International Airport(DNH), where an exclusive driver will meet you and take you to your hotel.
  - Dinner: Desert dinner.
  - Accommodation: Dongyi Dunhuang Hotels and Resorts/Dunhuang International Hotel.
DAY 2

Dunhuang-Golmud
- - By professional lecturers to lead the tour of Mogao Caves (exclusive explanation + special cave tour).
  - Go to the Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, when the sun sets, the desert and the spring dance together, weaving a picture of absolute beauty.
  - Board the "Silk Road Express” and begin your wonderful journey.
  - Breakfast: Hotel; Lunch: Local specialty meal; Dinner: On the train.
  - Accommodation: On the train.
DAY 3

Golmud-Ruoqiang
- - Led by tourism ambassadors, explore Qarhan Lake, an ocean of salt, a white wonder, every step above the clouds.
  - Breakfast: On the train; Lunch: On the train; Dinner: Local specialty meal.
  - Accommodation: On the train.
DAY 4

Ruoqiang-Kuqa
- - Join an expert-led tour of the ancient city ruins of Miran, which once served as the capital of the Loulan Kingdom, known as Yuni City, was thus part of the broader Tocharian cultures.This is one of the better-preserved Han and Tang Dynasty sites in Xinjiang.
  - You will also visit the Loulan Museum, the only museum in China dedicated to Loulan culture.
  - Breakfast: On the train; Lunch: Local specialty meal; Dinner: On the train.
  - Accommodation: On the train.
DAY 5

Kuqa-Kashgar
- - Go to Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves with expert guided tour to visit the Special Cave.
  - Go to Kuche City by exclusive car and stroll through Rzestan Street with the tourism ambassador.
  - Breakfast: On the train; Lunch: Local specialty meal; Dinner: On the train.
  - Accommodation: On the train.
DAY 6

Kashgar
- - Travel to Terrace Folk Residence to experience the traditional cultural heritage handicrafts of Kashgar: Kashgar Printing and Pottery.
  - Stroll through the Kashgar Old City.
  - Breakfast: On board the train, Lunch: Local specialty meal, Dinner: Maqam customized dinner.
  - Accommodation: Hilton Kashi Ancient City.
DAY 7

Kashgar-Tajik
- - Explore Baishahu Lake, enjoying the breathtaking views of cloud-cloaked mountain;
  - Exclusive car to Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County and have a Tajik home visit.
  - Breakfast: Hotel , Lunch: Plateau lake view lunch , Dinner: Special yak meat hot pot.
  - Accommodation：East Search Culture Hotel.
DAY 8

Tajik-Kashgar
- - Visit Taxkorgan Ruins & Golden Meadow led by guide.
  - Tour of Karakul Lake led by tourism ambassadors.
  - Breakfast: Hotel , Lunch: Muztagh Tower Landscape Lunch , Dinner: Hotel.
  - Accommodation: Hilton Kashi Ancient City.
DAY 9

Return day
- - Transfer to the airport by exclusive car.
  - Breakfast: Hotel.