Xingjian “the New Frontier” is the most western Chinese province, also the largest. During the Tang Dynasty it played an important role in the traffic between China and Europe the so called Silk Road. On which not only goods but also ideas and religions traveled like Buddhism and Islam. Many remnants of this period can still be seen. But the Silk Road is not dead, today’s “Polyester Road” is still very active and can best be seen here. Xingjian is partially covered by the Taklamakan Desert, part of the Gobi and most its cities are actually oasis. It shares the second largest mountain in the world K2 with Pakistan, the Tien Shan Mountains with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and the Altai with Russia and Mongolia. It is home to many different nationalities and cultures. Almaty is the ideal gateway to this part of China.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Fri. Drive from Almaty via Horgos to Yili Yili Hotel.
Day 2: Sat. Dep. Almaty 19.15 CZ 926 arr. Urumqi 23:00 Drive to Turfan (200km) Holiday Inn
Day 3: Sun. Sightseeing. Lunch dep. Turfan 20.47 by soft class sleeper
Day 4: Mon. Arr. Liuyuan 10.23, transfer to Dunhuang, Visit Yueya Springs, Mingsha sand dunes. Dunhuang Hotel
Day 5: Tue. Full day visit to the Magao Buddhist caves.
Day 6: Wed. Dep. Dunhuang 10.40 WH 2232 arr. Xian 12.55, city tour Dynasty Hotel
Day 7: Thu. Full day sightseeing
Day 8: Fri. Dep. Xian 08.00 WH 2101 arr. Beijing 09.30. Visit of the former Imperial palace, the Forbidden City Grand View Garden Hotel
Day 9: Sat. City tour. Beijing Roast Duck dinner
Day 10: Sun. Visit the Great Wall, Ming Tombs Dep. Beijing 18.25 CZ9104 arr. Urumqi 22.20 Holiday Inn
Day 11: Mon. City tour, dep. Urumqi 18.05 CZ 925 arr. Almaty 17.45
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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