Stand among the crowd that fills the Tashkent plaza as many sojourn to one of the local mosques. The narrow streets are lined with mud-brick houses and there’s a chance of coming across a madrassah (Islamic school.) Uzbekistan’s history and fine art are showcased in many of the museums, however, discovering this country’s culture is not limited to looking through the glass of display cases, but it can be seen even clearly while walking through wondrous palaces and ruins. Come to understand the full impact that the Silk Road has had on the many cities along our tip as we venture through many busy bazaars and see the skilled craftwork. We then go from the unforgiving desert to the white peaks and clear lakes of the Kyrgyz Republic. The capital, Bishkek has many parks that showcase its wild beauty.
After making our way through the Chinese border we arrive once again into formidable terrain; the Gobi desert. However, it is home to the beautiful oasis town of Turpan, surrounded by vineyards and cornfields. Other gems hidden away in the desert are the Mogao Caves, which contain some of the greatest Chinese Buddhist murals. Don’t worry, some of the world’s most well-known architectural wonders are also to be visited, such as the 8, 000 Terra Cotta Warriors and the Great Wall of China.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner (at local restaurants and some hotels) are included daily
- All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary
- Gratuities for drivers, restaurant staff, porters, local guides
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), domestic and international (if applicable) air taxes, visa fees, and any excursions referenced as 'optional'
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers
- Optional trip cancellation insurance
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, not included meals, visas and locally paid departure taxes.
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Asia
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
China
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
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