3 Day Private Silk Road Tour from Xiamen: Highlights of Xi’an,Jiayuguan,Dunhuang

Enhance your sightseeing experience of ancient Silk Road cities of Xi’an, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang on this 3 day private tour from Xiamen. Travel by plane and private air-conditioned vehicle, discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Terra-cotta Warriors, Jiayuguan Fortress, Xuanbi Great Wall, Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Moon Pool and Singing Dunes. In addition, climb up the Xi’an City wall to get the amazing view of the city, and stroll around the Muslim Quarter, taste delicious local snacks. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. Tour including plane ticket, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Dunhuang or return Xiamen. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

• Make sure everyone bring passport with
• Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions

Itinerary Quick Look

Day 1

Xiamen-Xi’an(L)

1 Xinglin railway station

Your driver will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your Xiamen hotel, you will be transferred to airport for a 2 hour flight to Xi’an.

2 The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses

Upon arrival, your tour guide will pick you up at the exit of the Arrival Hall with your name sign. You will be heading directly to the world-famous Terracotta warriors museum which known as “the Eighth Wonders of the World”. Your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories on the way, feel free to ask questions if you have. The museum divided into three sections: No.1 Pit, No.2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit. The original site was found by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974 and now it has turned into the most important attraction in Xi’an. Stroll around the museum and get rich information from your tour guide.

3 Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang)

Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, then drive to Xi’an city and visit the 600 years old Xi’an City Wall. Reach the top of the centuries-old city wall, admire views of the city below.

4 Muslim Quarter

Afterwards, heading to Muslim Quarter, It is the hub of the Muslim community in Xi’an City, follow your tour guide to stroll around the Muslim food and souvenir market. Try delicious local snacks if you want at your own cost. After the tour finished, you will be transferred to your hotel in Xi’an.

Accommodation: Overnight 4 Star hotel in Xi’an if you choose the option to including the hotel

Meals: Lunch

Day 2

Xi’an-Jiayuguan -Dunhuang (B, L)

1 Xi’an Xianyang International Airport

Your driver will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your Xi’an hotel, you will be transferred to airport for a 2.5 hour flight to Jiayuguan.

2 Jiayuguan Heritage Scenic Resort

Upon arrival, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting at the exit of the arrival hall, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Jiayuguan Fortress.

3 Jiayuguan Fortress

Start your exploration with a visit to the Great Wall Museum, learn the history and stories about the Jiayuguan Fortress and Great Wall. Jiayuguan Fortress is considered as “the Impregnable Pass under Heaven”. It is the most magnificent and best-preserved pass among one thousand passes along the Great Wall of China. It was located at a traffic fort along the Silk Road which is the world’s oldest trading route, connecting China, Central Asia and Europe.

4 Xuanbi Great Wall

After Lunch, move on to Xuanbi Great Wall. As the northern extension of Jiayuguan Fortress, it is an important part of ancient military defense system. First built in 1539, it was made of gravels and loess on the spot. Accompanied by your tour guide, hiking up to the wall, enjoy amazing views of the surroundings and mountains. After the tour, you will be heading to Dunhuang City (4 hours).

Accommodation: Overnight 4 Star hotel in Dunhuang if you choose the option to including the hotel

Meals: Breakfast    Lunch

Day 3

Dunhuang City Highlights(B, L)

1 Mogao Caves

Your tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel by holding your name sign, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, heading directly to Mogao Caves. Upon arrival, start your tour with a visit to the Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center. Watch two documentary movies, get to know the history, culture and art about Mogao Caves. Afterwards, follow the professional tour guide from Mogao Caves to discover the charms of this UNESCO world culture heritage site. You will explore 7 to 9 caves. As you explore the caves, your guide will point out the meaning of different wall paintings which aspects of medieval politics, economics, culture, arts, religion, ethnic relations, and daily dress in western China. Mogao Caves are the world’s largest, most richly endowed, and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art. They are located at a strategic point along the Silk Road, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences. The carving of the caves started in 366 AD and continued for about 1,000 years. 492 caves are presently preserved, housing about 45,000 square meters of murals and more than 2,000 painted sculptures which are well-known for their statues and wall paintings.

2 Mingsha Shan – Echoing-Sand Mountain

After lunch in the local restaurant, you will be heading to Singing Dunes. The sand of the mountain has many colors ranging from red to yellow, green, black and white. When there is strong wind, the sands will be blown up and make loud sound, hence the name. Stroll around the area to enjoy the surroundings. You can choose to go up to the dune to enjoy amazing view of the desert and Crescent Moon Pool.

3 Crescent Moon Pool

Move on to Crescent Moon Pool. Just like its name indicates, the Crescent Pool is in a natural shape of half-moon. The pool was surrounded by Echoing Sand Mountain, it was considered as “the first spring in desert”. According to historical record, the lake has been in existence for hundreds of years without ever being buried by the sand. Your wonderful tour will end here, your tour guide and driver will take you back to your hotel in Dunhuang if you choose to end your tour in Dunhuang. You also can choose to return Xiamen. ( Then you will visit Crescent Moon Pool in the early morning, after Mogao Caves heading to Airport directly to Xi’an first, then Xiamen, no lunch)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast    Lunch

Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund

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