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Discover Silk Road

　　The Silk Road refers to a historical network of interlinking trade routes across the Afro-Eurasian landmass that connected East, South, and Western Asia with the Mediterranean and European world, as well as parts of North and East Africa. The land routes were supplemented by sea routes which extended from the Red Sea to East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Tour Code: UTC-B-XJ01

6 days tour from RMB 5,630

Package Tour Price List :
Pax No.	2	3~5	6~9	/	/
Twin-shared price	RMB 8,548	RMB 6,840	RMB 5,630	/	/
Single supplement	/	RMB 2,125	RMB 2,125	/	/

Itinerary

Day 1 (D)

Fly from Shanghai to Urumqi, meet the guide and have some city tour around. Dinner is included. (Hotel 5★).

Day 2 (B, L, D)

After breakfast, drive to Turpan (3 hours), visit Emin Minaret (the largest extant ancient Islamic tower in Xinjiang), Karez Well (reputed as one of the three major construction projects in ancient China, together with the Great Wall and the Grand Canal), Gaochang Ancient City (an important trading post on the Silk Road), Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves and Flaming Mountain where the hottest temperatures in China ever were recorded.

Stay in hotel in Turpan (5★)

Day 3 (B, L, D)

Drive back to Urumqi, take flight from Urumqi to Kashi (1.5hours), check in hotel (4★). Rest for the day.

Day 4 (B, L, D)

After breakfast, visit Etgar Mosque, the largest mosque in Xinjiang as well as the best institute of learning of Islam in Xinjiang, the Apakhoja mausoleum, also called `Fragrant Concubine Tomb` by the locals, the old bazaar. Hotel in Kashi (4★).

Day 5 (B, L, D)

Drive to visit Karakul Lake (5 hours). Karakul has an area of 380 square km and lies at the altitude of 3,914 meters above sea level. It's the highest lake in the world excluding those in Tibet. Drive back to Kashi in the afternoon.

Day 6 (B, L, D)

Fly from Kashi to Urumqi and visit the Autonomy Museum in the afternoon.

Day 7 (B)

Fly back to Shanghai

Price includes:

＊All the prices above are based on price for per person.

＊Twin-shared accommodation with breakfasts.

＊English-speaking guide for transfers and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.

＊Meals will be served based on the itinerary.

＊The transfers service and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.

Price Excludes:

＊Any train fares or domestic air fares and tax.

＊Travel insurance.

＊Tipping for guide & driver.

＊Services not mentioned in the itinerary.

＊Any other personal expenses.

Remark:

Brief Introduction to Urumqi, Turpan and Kashi.

　　●Urumqi

　　Urumqi (Wulumuqi), the capital city of Xinjiang Uigur Autonomous Region, situated on the northern slope of the Tianshan Mountain, is the furthest city in the world from the ocean, founded in 1763. As the most land-locked area in the world, the city somewhat resembles a Russian industrial town. This is also a compulsory stop in terms of transportation since the Silk Road was opened up.

　　●Turpan

　　The city, which is also known as Huo Zhou (a place as hot as fire), is the hottest place in China. The abundant sunshine gives the melons and grapes ideal conditions to grow. The fruit here is widely known for its high sugar content, especially the grapes.

　　●Kashi

　　From the west, this is the first stop for the arrivals on land routes from Pakistan and Kirgyzistan. As a vital stop on the Silk Road, this remote city is about some 4,000 km from Beijing. Today, the city still manages to meet most visitors' request with modernization and architectural decline. The old streets, restaurants and markets here are great for exploring. The city is particularly busy between May and October--filled with merchants and traders from Pakistan and Kirgyistan. Abakh Khoja Tomb, Idgar Mosque, Kashgar Old Town and Sunday Bazzar are the four musts for first visitors.

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