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Itinerary
One |
8
Days Silk Road Highlights (MU) |
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Hong Kong / Xian Approx.
2.5 hours flight
Take a direct flight to Xian, the capital of 12
dynasties in Chinese history and starting point
for the great trade caravans of the ancient Silk
Road. The importance and prosperity of this ancient
capital left behind a wealth of valuable historical
sites and fabulous archaeological discoveries.
Accommodation at theHyatt Regency or similar
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Xian
The day's highlight will be a visit to the amazing
Terracotta Warriors - a world famous archaeological
site. Next you will visit the Huaqing Hot Spring,
once the favourite bathroom for the Tang Dynasty
Concubine Yang Kui Fe. Onward to the National Museum
of Shaanxi History. Enjoy a dumpling banquet.
Accommodation at the Hyatt Regency or similar
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Xian / Dunhuang Approx.
2.5 hours flight
Fly to Dunhuang, meaning "Blazing Beacon", was the
centre of cultural and economic exchange between
the East and the West. Leading institutes of the
world regard the Dunhuang collection as an important
source of studying Chinese culture, with a stream
called "Dunhuangology". Visits will be made to the
County Museum, with exhibits from Mogao Caves and
sacrificial objects from the Han to Tang Dynasties;
and the Yangguan Pass, south-west of Dunhuang with
eroded Han Dynasty beacon towers.
Accommodation at the Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel |
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Dunhuang / Turpan
Spend the morning at the world-renowned
Mogao Caves - the largest and richest ancient
art treasure-trove in the world. It
was inscribed as a "World Cultural
Heritage" site by the UNESCO in 1987. Try
sand surfing or camel riding around the Mingsha
Sand Dunes and mysterious Crescent Moon Lake.
Transfer to the Station for an overnight
train to Turpan.
Accommodation on the train (soft-sleeper)
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Turpan
Transfer to hotel for breakfast and a rest. After
lunch, visit the Emin Minaret, a typical Uygur architecture;
the Karez - an amazing irrigation system which made
Turpan a rich oasis; and the Ancient City of Jiaohe,
a mysterious historical site. Be guest
of a Uygur family and savour specialties like milk
tea, nan, shish kebabs and poluo rice etc. Return
to the hotel for Uygur dance performance.
Accommodation at the Silk Road Turpan Oasis Hotel
or similar
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Turpan / Urumqi
Coach drive past the Flaming Mountain, made famous
by the story of the Monkey King; take a donkey cart
ride around the Ancient City of Gaochang which contains
traces of Nestorian, Christian, Persian and Manichean
influences; and the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves.
Travel to Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur
Autonomous Region. Enjoy souvenirs-shopping at the
International Grand Bazaar.
Accommodation at the Hoi Tak Hotel or similar |
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Urumqi
Cruise
around the Heavenly Lake which is surrounded
by alpine meadows and rugged snow-capped mountains
densely covered in fir, pine and cypress.
After lunch, visit the Xinjiang Regional Museum
with exhibits on archaeological treasures
from the Silk Road including 3000-year-old
mummies. Onward to the carpet factory.
Accommodation at the Hoi Tak Hotel or similar
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Urumqi / Xian Approx. 3 hours flight
Xian / Hong Kong Approx. 2.5 hours flight
Take a flight to Xian to connect a flight back
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