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Silk Road 14-Day Muslim Tour from Beijing to Xinjiang, Dunhuang, Xian & Shanghai
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 14d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
• Explore Beijing, the capital of Yuan, Ming & Qing dynasties as well as the People's Republic of China.
• Explore Kashgar, described as “fruitful soil, cotton aplenty, and inhabitants who live by trade” by Marco Polo.
• Explore Uruqmi, the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the far northwest of China.
• Explore Turpan, the centre of a fertile oasis (with water provided by karez) and an important Silk Road trade centre.
• Explore Dunhuang, an oasis city of being one of the most important crossroads on the ancient Southern Silk Route.
• Explore Xian, the capital of 13 dynasties as well as the starting point of the legendary ancient Silk Road.
• Explore the glass and steel towers of cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, once reputed as Paris of the East.
• Perform Salat at local characteristic mosques.
• Have Halal meals at local halal restaurants.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide.
• Overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments.
Activity location
- Beijing
- Beijing, China, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Beijing
- Beijing, China, China
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Silk Road 14-Day Muslim Tour from Beijing to Xinjiang, Dunhuang, Xian & Shanghai in English
- 14d
- Opening hours: Sat 12:00 am-11:30 pm
- English
Pickup included
What's included, what's not
- All government taxes
- Professional English language speaking guide
- Second class bullet train from Turpan to Liuyuan (Train Station for Dunhuang)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver for land transport
- Halal meals as specified in the itinerary at local halal restaurants
- All admission tickets to sightseeing places
- Airfare Beijing/Urumqi, Urumqi/Kashgar/Urumqi, Dunhuang/Xian, Xian/Shanghai
- Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
- Hotel accommodation
- Optional tour & insurance
- Service charge to guide & driver (Customary, $5 per person/day)
- Tour guide for departure transfers
Know before you book
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
- Xian Museum is closed on Tuesday tours. Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Museum & Shanghai Museum is closed on Monday tours.
- Airfare Beijing/Urumqi, Urumqi/Kashgar/Urumqi, Dunhuang/Xian, Xian/Shanghai are not included in this tour package. Please contact us for discount airfare.
- Kashgar Grand Bazaar is open every day but Sunday is the best. Plan your travelling date in Kashgar on Sunday if you want to experience the bustling Grand Bazaar at its busiest with animal market open.
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing, Greet & Meet at Airport, Transfer to Hotel
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Beijing
- 1h
Day 2: Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Niujie Mosque, Temple of Heaven
- 4 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
- 30m
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Niujie Mosque
- 30m
Temple of Heaven
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Day 3: Beijing, Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Photo Stop at Bird Nest & Water Cube
- 3 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Mutianyu Great Wall
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Olympic Park
- 30m
Day 4: Beijing, Summer Palace, Bullet Train to Xian (about 5 hours)
- 2 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Urumqi
- 3h
Day 5: Urumqi, Xinjiang Regional Museum, Red Hill Park, Fly to Kashgar
- 3 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Xinjiang Regional Museum (Qu Bowuguan)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Red Hill
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Kashgar
- 1h
Day 6: Kashgar, Old Town, Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, Idkah Mosque, Grand Bazaar
- 4 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Kashgar
- 1h
Abakh Hoja Tomb
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Id Kah Mosque
- 30m
Kashgar Bazaar
- 1m
Day 7: Fly to Urumqi, Heavenly Lake, Drive to Turpan
- 3 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Ürümqi County
- 1h
Tianshan Tianchi Lake
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Turpan
- 3m
Day 8: Turpan, Ruins of Gaochang Ancient City, Flaming Mountain, Emin Minaret, Karez Wells
- 4 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Ancient City of Gaochang (Kharakhoja)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Flaming Mountains (Huoyan Shan)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Emin Minaret (Su Gong Ta)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Karez System
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Day 9: Bullet Train to Dunhuang, Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring
- 3 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Dunhuang
- 4h
Mingsha Shan - Echoing-Sand Mountain
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Crescent Moon Pool
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Day 10: Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Fly to Xian
- 2 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Mogao Caves
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Xi'an
- 1h
Day 11: Xian, Terracotta Warriors, Bell & Drum Tower Square, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
- 4 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses
- 1h 30m
- Admission ticket included
Xi'an Bell Tower
- 30m
Xi'an Mosque
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Muslim Quarter
- 1h
Day 12: Xian, Little Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, City Wall, Fly to Shanghai
- 4 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Small Goose Pagoda
- 30m
Xi'an Museum
- 1h
Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
- 1m
- Admission ticket included
Shanghai
- 1h 30m
Day 13: Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuangmiao, the Bund & Nanjing Road, Xiaotaoyuan Mosque, People's Square, Shanghai Museum
- 7 stops
- Meals: lunch, snacks
- Accommodation: Not included
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Chenghuang Miao (Yuyuan Garden)
- 30m
The Bund
- 30m
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
- 1h
People’s Square
- 30m
Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
- 1h
Shanghai Xiaotaoyuan Mosque
- 30m
Day 14: Departure from Shanghai, Transfer to Shanghai Airports or Train Stations
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Shanghai
- 1h
Location
Activity location
- Beijing
- Beijing, China, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Beijing
- Beijing, China, China