Southern Silk Road Adventure (Textiles and Crafts of the Minority)
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Key Information: Tour Duration: 16
day(s) Group Size: 6
- 10
people Destination(s):China Specialty Categories:EcotourismCamping Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 2036 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 2036 US Dollar (USD)
Xingjian “the New Frontier” is the most western Chinese province, also the largest. During the Tang Dynasty it played an important role in the traffic between China and Europe the so called Silk Road. On which not only goods but also ideas and religions traveled like Buddhism and Islam. Many remnants of this period can still be seen. But the Silk Road is not dead, today’s “Polyester Road” is still very active and can best be seen here. Xingjian is partially covered by the Taklamakan Desert, part of the Gobi and most its cities are actually oasis. It shares the second largest mountain in the world K2 with Pakistan, the Tien Shan Mountains with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and the Altai with Russia and Mongolia. It is home to many different nationalities and cultures. Almaty is the ideal gateway to this part of China.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Mon. Dep. Almaty 19.15 CZ 926 arr. Urumqi 23:00 Holiday Inn
Day 2: Tue. City tour, by train to Liuyuan in the evening In the train
Day 3: Wed. Arr. Liuyuan, transfer to Dunhuang Feitan hotel
Day 4: Thu. Visit Mogao Caves Feitan hotel
Day 5: Fri. Drive to Yangguan pass (80 km), visit the ruined beacon, drive to Dahongshan Camping
Day 6: Sat. Drive to Shorkoli (437 km) Camping
Day 7: Sun. Drive to Hunliugou Camping
Day 8: Mon. Drive to Rouqiang (310 km), visit Miran ruins Tourist hotel
Day 9: Tue. Drive to Qiemo (385 km) Qiemo hotel
Day 10: Wed. Drive to Minfeng (Niya, 311 km) Minfeng hotel
Day 11: Tue. Drive to Hotan (330 km) Hotan hotel
Day 12: Fri. City tour in Hotan Hotan hotel
Day 13: Sat. Drive to Kashgar (530 km) Semen hotel
Day 14: Sun. Visit Sunday Market Semen hotel
Day 15: Mon. Drive via Torugart pass to Naryn Yurts
Day 16: Tue. Drive to Almaty
