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11-Day Tianshan Tianchi Tour in Search of Silk Road Culture

2024 Summer Tour
Tour Code: SUM24R-SLK11
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Tour Highlights

The camel bells ding-dong, the Qiang pipes are leisurely, imagining the caravan life on the ancient Silk Road in the past. Through tourism, walk on the Silk Road, go east along the ancient Silk Road, and trace the footprints of history. Enjoy the vastness of the Gobi, the endless yellow sand sea, the dazzling snow-capped mountains, and the clear water like the sea; look for the Buddhist niches, grottoes, ancient roads, castles, cultural relics and numerous classics and documents that the ancients thought of. This magical and beautiful Silk Road still strikes the heartstrings with its great charm.

Features of the itinerary:
Selected places to visit:

【Urumqi】The world is the most distant city from the ocean
【Turpan】Karez, one of the three major projects in ancient China
【Tianshan Tianchi】Overlooking the snow-capped scenery of Baigda Peak at an altitude of 5445 meters
【Dunhuang】Historical city, beautiful city on the Gobi Desert
【Crescent Spring】A clear spring in the vast desert
【Singing Sand Mountain】Yellow endless sand sea
【Mogao Grottoes】One of the four major grottoes in China, Loulan embedded in the cliffs
【Jiayuguan】The first pass in the world; standing on the tower, looking at the vicissitudes of the pass
【Zhangye Wucai Mountain (Danxia National Geological Park) 】Colorful Danxia, various forms of mountains
【Bingling Temple Grottoes】On the steep cliffs, there are sculptures carved into Buddhas in the past dynastics.
Intimate arrangement:
Many scenic spots arrange battery cars in the scenic spots, saving time and energy!
Arrange local flavor meals: Uyghur meal, roasted whole lamb meal, snow mountain flavor meal, Lanzhou ramen, plateau hot pot!
Take the fastest high-speed railtrain in the Northwest, you can feel the fastest speed in the Northwest, far faster than  the overnight train!
No shopping, no self-pay, no pressure in the whole process!
One bottle of mineral water per person per day!
More than 16 people will be equipped with personalized professional earphones throughout the whole process, so that you can enjoy art from any angle and listen to incisive commentary at any time.

Itinerary

Day 1

Place of originUrumqi, China

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From the original place of residence, flew to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Day 2

Urumqi

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Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang, the ancient Mongolian language meaning "beautiful pasture", is the economic and cultural center of Xinjiang. It is located in the northern part of the Tianshan Mountains and the southern margin of the Junggar Basin. Visit ★[Xinjiang Museum] The trade and cultural exchange of the Silk Road, the complex historical evolution of the ancient Western Region, left a rich and unique cultural relic for today's Xinjiang Museum.

<Dinner> Round table dishes

<Hotel> Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel (5*) or similar

Day 3

Urumqi-192km-Turpan Turpan-192km-Urumqi

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★Ancient City of Gaochang (including battery cars) was built in the Han Dynasty in the 1st century BC, and was the transportation hub of the Western Regions in ancient times. The outline of the ancient city still exists, and the city wall stands majestically under the Flame Mountain.

★Although the name of Karez is unremarkable, it is the hero who turned Huozhou into an oasis. The great water conservancy project is one of the three ancient Chinese projects in the wisdom of the predecessors.

◎Flaming Mountains: In the Ming Dynasty novel "Journey to the West", "Tang Sanzang blocked the Flaming Mountain" and "Sun Wukong borrowed the banana leaf fan three times", which made Chinese people yearn for a visit to the Flaming Mountain since they were young.

<Breakfast> In the hotel

<Lunch> Uyghur Specials   

<Dinner> Roasted whole lamb

<Hotel> Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel (5*) or similar

Day 4

Urumqi-92km-Tianshan Forest Park-92km-Urumqi

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★Tianshan Forest Park (including transportation and cruise ships in the scenic area) A natural scenic area centered on alpine lakes, with Tianchi as the center, integrating forests, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and cultural landscapes into one, forming a unique scenery feature.

<Breakfast> In the hotel 

<Lunch> A meal at a round table

<Dinner>Cantonese specialties

<Hotel> Urumqi Wanda Vista Hotel (5*) or similar

Day 5

Urumqi — Dunhuang (second-class high-speed train)

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★High-speed train to the historic city of Dunhuang
★Singing sands mountain, called Shensha Mountain and Shajiao Mountain in ancient times, is a desert area. There are many legends about the origin of the name of Singing Sands Mountain, one of which is more vivid: In ancient times, there was a general who led an army to this place and was defeated. Tens of thousands, overnight strong winds, covered with quicksand, gathering sand to form hills, people and horses stepping on it, the sound is like thunder, hence the name.
★Crescent Lake Crescent Lake (including battery car) is in the arms of Mingsha Mountain. As the name suggests, it is named after its shape like a crescent moon. In the vast desert, this spring will never dry up and be filled with sand.

◎Shazhou Night Market is the largest night market in Dunhuang. When night falls and the lights bloom, tourists from all over the world gradually gather in the dimly lit night market.

<Breakfast> High Speed Rail Bento

<Lunch> High-speed Rail Lunch   

<Dinner> Snow mountain style meal

<Hotel> Dunhuang Villa (unique hotel) or Dunhuang Tianhe Hotel or similar

Day 6

Dunhuang-92km-Jiayuguan

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★Mogao Caves, commonly known as Thousand Buddha Caves, are located in Dunhuang at the west end of the Hexi Corridor. It was first built in the pre-Qin period of the sixteen countries, and has gone through sixteen countries: Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Xixia, Yuan and other dynasties, forming a huge scale. It is the largest and richest Buddhist art land in the world.
◎On the way, we passed Yumen City, which was once the most important oil town in China.

<Breakfast> In the hotel

<Lunch> A meal at a round table

<Dinner> Round table cuisine

<Hotel> Jiayuguan NUO International Hotel (the best in the local area) or similar

Day 7

Jiayuguan - 192 kilometers - Linze Linze - 43 kilometers - Zhangye

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★Jiayuguan Gate Tower: Jiayuguan is the westernmost pass of the Great Wall. Of course, the basic system of this military engineering is composed of the so-called "five miles and one tunnel, ten miles and one pier, thirty miles and one fort, and one hundred miles and one city". The danger of the land is also the reason why its status is so important. Since ancient times, the Han people who left the mainland tended to get used to the elegant and courteous atmosphere of Confucian culture.

★Danxia National Geological Park / Zhangye Danxia Geological Park (including shuttle bus) is a mountainous and hilly area with a radius of 100 square meters. It is a uniquely shaped, colorful, and majestic Danxia landform. Danxia refers to the red sandy conglomerate that has been weathered for a long time Split and flowing water overviews, forming isolated peaks and steep odd rocks.

<Breakfast> In the hotel

<Lunch> A meal at a round table

<Dinner> Round table cuisine

<Hotel> Zhangye Hotel (the best in the local area) or similar

Day 8

Zhangye-338km-Xining

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★Dafo Temple of Zhangye was first built in the Xixia Kingdom ruled by the Dangxiang clan, with a grand scale. Because of the huge reclining Buddha statue in the temple, it is named the Great Buddha Temple, also known as the Sleeping Buddha Temple. In 1996, it was listed as the fourth batch of Chinese key cultural relics protection units.

★Take the high-speed train (Second Class) to Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, and visit the city of Xining upon arrival.

<Breakfast>In the hotel

<Lunch> A meal at a round table

<Dinner> Highland Hot Pot Banquet

<Hotel> Sofitel Xining (5*) or similar

Day 9

Xining-90km-Qinghai Lake Qinghai Lake-90km-Xining

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★Ta'er Monastery Temple began in the 14th century. As the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug Sect, it has been built many times in the long years of more than 600 years. Today, more than 9,300 rooms form a huge Tibetan-Chinese combination of buildings.

★Qinghai Lake / Lake Kokonor (battery car in the scenic area) is the largest inland lake in China, and it is also the origin of the name of Qinghai Province. The lake has a vast area, with a circle of about 360 kilometers around the lake. The lake is boundless and blue and ethereal. The lake is surrounded by mountains, and close to the lake is a vast grassland, the scenery is spectacular and beautiful.

<Breakfast> In the hotel

<Lunch> A meal at a round table

<Dinner>Qinghai special cuisine

<Hotel> Sofitel Xining (5*) or similar

Day 10

Xining-207km-Yongjing-78km-Lanzhou

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★Liujia Gorge Dam (including speedboat) goes to Bingling Temple to pass through Liujiaxia Reservoir. Taking a yacht here is not just a rush. The Yellow River here is vast and clear, with high gorges and flat lakes, and peaks on both sides of the banks meandering and undulating. The mountain peaks here are also amazing, combining the steepness and variety of the southern country with the desolation and simplicity of the northern country.

★Bingling Temple Grottoes is located on a branch line of the Longxi section of the Silk Road. More than 180 caves and niches from the Western Qin Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties of the Sixteen Kingdoms were excavated on the cliffs not far from the river. More than 700 statues testify to the sculpture styles of different eras, including the nearly 9-meter-long Reclining Buddha of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the 27-meter-high Sitting Maitreya Buddha of the Tang Dynasty.

<Breakfast>In the hotel

<Lunch> A meal at a round table

<Dinner>Lanzhou Ramen Flavor

<Hotel> Lanzhou Wanda Vista Hotel or similar

Day 11

Lanzhou / Hometown

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Take the flight back to the place of origin.

<Breakfast> In the hotel


Mark ★Inside visit (including tickets and transportation) ◎Sightseeing attractions.

Qty:

Pricing

Departure Date

15

MAY

2024

Adult: $2,999
Child: $2,499
Single Supplement: $1,050

Departure Date

05

JUN

2024

Adult: $2,999
Child: $2,499
Single Supplement: $1,050

Departure Date

28

AUG

2024

Adult: $3,099
Child: $2,599
Single Supplement: $1,100

Departure Date

12

SEPT

2024

Adult: $3,099
Child: $2,599
Single Supplement: $1,100

** Minimum group size: 16 people **

Tour Fare includes:
5*Hotel, Transportation, Entrance Fee, Small transportation in the scenic area, 3 meals per day.

Total Fare exclude:
Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (Tour Leader, Bus Driver, Tour Guide: US$13.00 per day), Visa Fee. Travel Insurance (If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer travel medical insurance for US residents only)

To provide the most favorable price, the tour fare does not include credit card service fee. The payment method only accepts check or cash. Please note if the group members must pay by credit card, will be charged an additional 3.5% processing fee.

** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to airport on the last day **

** Cancellations will only be accepted in writing; cancellation penalty is as following:
1). 120 days prior to departure: US$100 per person
2). 119 days to 60 days prior to departure: US$200 per person
3). 59 days to 30 days prior to departure: 35% of total tour fare
4). 29 days to 15 days prior to departure: 50% of total tour fare
5). 14 days to 3 days prior to departure: 80% of total tour fare
6). 2 days or less prior to departure and/or cancelled during the touring period: 100% of cost.

(Tour fare is Non-Transferable to other names and/or other services)
For any train tickets, ferry tickets and admission reserved, if you cancel, we will check with local suppliers for cancellation penalty.
For Airline tickets that is purchased and issued, if you cancel, airfare is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable, we will check with airline for cancellation penalty.
Hotel Twin Room Cancellation Policy: If your roommate is cancelled, the share with party will occupy a single room, the cancelled party is responsible for single supplement incurred.

Notes:
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed

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