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10 Days Classic Silk Road Tour

Ten days on the legendary Silk Road — Xi'an to Dunhuang via Zhangye and Jiayuguan. Ancient capitals, rainbow mountains, and Mogao Caves.

10 Days Private Tour English Guide
Tour Highlights
Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors
Zhangye Rainbow Mountains
Jiayuguan: Great Wall's western end
Dunhuang: Mogao Caves (UNESCO)
Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring
Camel ride at sunset
Detailed Itinerary
D1Day 1

Xi'an: Terracotta Warriors. City Wall. Muslim Quarter.

D2Day 2

Xi'an: Shaanxi History Museum. Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Overnight train to Zhangye (soft sleeper).

D3Day 3

Zhangye: Morning arrival. Giant Buddha Temple. Afternoon: Rainbow Mountains at sunset.

D4Day 4

Zhangye to Jiayuguan: Drive to Jiayuguan. Jiayuguan Fort — Great Wall's westernmost fortress.

D5Day 5

Jiayuguan: Overhanging Great Wall. Wei-Jin Dynasty tombs.

D6Day 6

To Dunhuang: Drive across Gobi Desert. Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring at sunset. Camel ride.

D7Day 7

Mogao Caves: Morning: Mogao Caves (8 caves). Afternoon: Dunhuang Museum. Night market.

D8Day 8

Yumen Pass: Yumen Pass & Han Dynasty Great Wall. Yardang Ghost Town.

D9Day 9

Return: Morning flight to Xi'an. Free evening.

D10Day 10

Departure: Xi'an departure.

Included

  • Private English-speaking guide & driver
  • Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • All entrance fees & tickets listed in itinerary
  • Airport/train station transfers
  • Domestic travel insurance

Excluded

  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, tips)
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Meals not specified in itinerary