13D12N CROSS THE SILK ROAD
13天12 晚 穿越千年丝路 奔赴万里山河
Overview
【Xi’an | Splendor of the Tang Dynasty】
【Tianshui | Grotto Art Treasures】
【Lanzhou | Heritage of the Yellow River】
【Gannan | Hidden Tibetan Wonderland】
【Zhangye | Silk Road Frontier Outpost】
【Dunhuang | Desert Jewel】
【Turpan | Fiery Oasis of the Western Regions】
【Urumqi | Mysteries of the Tianshan Mountains】
Exclusive Immersive Experiences
Tang Dynasty Hanfu Banquet
Dress in elegant Hanfu attire and travel back to the glorious age of Chang’an.
Traditional Gansu Kettle Tea Gathering
Slow down and savor the laid-back charm of Northwest China.
Grassland Bonfire & Stargazing Night
Immerse yourself in the enchanting culture of Amdo Tibet. (Seasonal Experience)
Mingsha Mountain Desert Dinner
Enjoy a relaxing evening accompanied by golden sands and a spectacular sunset.
Mandala Sand Art Workshop
Discover the meditative beauty of Zen-inspired art amidst the vast desert.
Meals
12 Breakfasts | 11 Lunches | 12 Dinners
Specialty Meals: Shaanxi Local Delicacies / Dumpling Banquet / Tianshui Eight-Bowl Feast / Forest Wild Vegetable Banquet / Axiya Signature Lamb Feast / Lanzhou Beef Noodles / Tibetan Specialty Cuisine / Northwestern Gansu Cuisine / Zhangye Yugur Ethnic Banquet / Steamed Pot Chicken / Desert-Style Banquet / Desert Dinner Experience / Donkey Meat with Yellow Noodles / Hot Pot Buffet / Braised Flatbread with Poplar Wood Flavor / Xinjiang Ethnic Specialty Cuisine
Hotel Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express Xi’an Ancient City or similar (2 Nights)
Four Points by Sheraton Tianshui or similar
Hampton by Hilton Lanzhou or similar (2 Nights)
Jiusheng Hotel, Xiahe or similar
Far East Hualun Hotel, Jiayuguan or similar
Hailian International Hotel, Dunhuang or similar (2 Nights)
Meilun Hotel, Turpan or similar (2 Nights)
Holiday Inn Express Urumqi or similar
【西安|盛唐风华】
【天水|石窟艺术】
【兰州|黄河文脉】
【甘南|藏域秘境】
【张掖|丝路商戍】
【敦煌|大漠瑰宝】
【吐鲁番|西域火洲】
【乌鲁木齐|天山秘境】
沉浸式独家限定体验
大唐汉服雅宴,一袭华裳,梦回长安盛世
陇上围煮罐罐茶
慢享西北悠然时光
草原星空篝火晚会
沉醉安多藏地风情(季节限定)
鸣沙山沙漠晚宴
黄沙落日相伴,自在松弛
曼陀罗沙画创作
于大漠之间静悟禅意美学
餐食
12早餐 | 11午餐 | 12晚餐
特色餐: 陕西特色美食/饺子宴/天水特色八大碗/ 林中野菜合宴/阿西娅特色羊羔肉/ 兰州牛肉面/藏式特色餐/西北陇菜/ 张掖裕固族风情宴/汽锅鸡/大漠风情宴/ 沙漠晚宴/驴肉黄面/自助火锅/胡杨焖饼/ 新疆少数民族特色菜
酒店住宿
西安古城智选假日酒店或同级(2晚)
天水福朋喜来登酒店或同级 兰州希尔顿欢朋或同级(2晚)
夏河玖盛饭店或同级
嘉峪关远东华伦酒店或同级
敦煌海联国际大酒店或同级(2晚)
吐鲁番美仑酒店或同级(2晚)
乌鲁木齐智选假日酒店或同级
IMPORTANT NOTES
Remarks:
All hotel ratings stated above are referenced from CTrip, Trip.com, TripAdvisor, and the respective hotel official websites. In the event that any listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard or comparable rating will be arranged.
The entire tour will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.
The itinerary sequence may be adjusted due to religious events or unforeseen weather conditions without prior notice.
In the event of flight delays or cancellations caused by unforeseen weather conditions, all additional expenses incurred as a result of such delays or cancellations shall be borne by the passenger.
The local tour operator reserves the right to alter the itinerary sequence, hotel arrangements, or meal arrangements according to local circumstances.
Room types are subject to hotel allocation. The company is not responsible for any differences in room types assigned by the hotels.
Any triple-sharing room arrangement will be provided with a rollaway bed as standard.
All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions stated in the tour brochure.
During major events or peak periods, accommodations may be arranged outside the cities specified above.
All flight schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
In the event of any discrepancy between the English and Chinese versions of the itinerary, the Chinese version shall prevail.
The company shall not be held responsible for any risks, accidents, injuries, or liabilities arising from participation in activities of a hazardous nature. We strongly recommend that all travelers purchase comprehensive travel insurance for adequate travel protection.
备注:
以上所有酒店评分均参考自携程(CTrip)、Trip.com、TripAdvisor及酒店官方网站。 如遇个别酒店无法预订的情况,我们将安排同等级或相似评分的替代酒店。 全程都以华文讲解。 行程次序或会因宗教活动、未曾预见的气候状况有所更动,如有任何改动恕不另行通知。 如遇不可预计的气候问题造成航班延误或取消,客人需自己承担因航班延误/取消而产生 的所有而外费用。 当地旅行社有权视当地的情况更改行程顺序,酒店住宿或膳食。房型是根据酒店的分配 本公司不负责所分配型的房型差异。任何叁人房都以折叠式加床为标准。 所有订单都以旅游行程宣传册的附带条件和条款为标准。 重大活动期间,住店地点可能无法在上述城市内。 所有航班如有更改,恕不另行通知。 若中英文行程版本出现不符之处,将以华文版本为依据。 本公司将不承担任何有危险性质活动的责任及风险,因此本公司建议您购买旅游保险, 为您的旅游做个保障
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Xi'an, visit the The Longest Day in Chang'an themed cultural district and enjoy a traditional Tang-style costume experience. After dinner, take a leisurely stroll through the Great Tang All Day Mall to admire its spectacular night views and vibrant atmosphere.
Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient City or similar
Meal On Board, Dinner
Terracotta Army (including shuttle bus and audio headset): Also known as the Qin Terracotta Army, it is among the first batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units, the first batch of Chinese World Heritage Sites, a golden symbol of ancient Chinese civilization, and hailed as one of the world's top ten ancient tombs and rare treasures.
Huaqing Pool: Located in Lintong District, about 30 kilometers east of Xi'an, backed by Mount Li, Huaqing Pool is a famous royal garden and hot spring resort in China, and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Afterwards, check into the hotel.
Muslim Quarter: One of the most distinctive historical and cultur al blocks in Xi'an, and a Hui ethnic minority area.
Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Xi'an Ancient City or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fuxi Temple, located in Qinzhou District, Tianshui, is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural complexes in China dedicated to Fuxi, the legendary ancestor of Chinese civilization, and is known as the "First Temple of China."
Tianshui Ancient City's intangible cultural heritage of "pot tea": This is a traditional tea-drinking custom that has been passed down for hundreds of years in southeastern Gansu and is a repre sentative intangible cultural heritage of Tianshui. Dinner will feature the "Eight Bowls" of Tianshui.
Hotel:Four Points by Sheraton Tianshui Hotel or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maijishan Grottoes (shuttle bus, detailed explanation); namedfor its resemblance to a stack of wheat, the grottoes arerenowned for their lifelike and compassionate Buddhist statues,especially the Northern Wei Dynasty sculptures, including thenovice monks and bodhisattvas, often called "Oriental Smiles,"which are celebrated for their graceful elegance and approach-able charm, showcasing the superb level of ancient Chinesesculpture art. In the afternoon, leisurely travel to Lanzhou, enjoya taste of local Gansu specialties.
Hotel: Hampton by Hilton Lanzhou or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Zhongshan Bridge: Lanzhou's most iconic landmark and the first truly permanent steel structure bridge across the Yellow River, earning it the title "First Bridge Across the Yellow River."
The Yellow River Scenic Area features numerous attractions, including Zhongshan Bridge, the Yellow River Mother Sculpture, the Waterwheel Park, and waterfront platforms, showcasing Yellow River culture and Lanzhou's urban characteristics.
Travel to Xiahe, Along the way, enjoy vast grasslands, high moun tain valleys, and Tibetan villages, experiencing the natural landscape transition from the Loess Plateau to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Travel to Sangke Grassland Resort: one of Gannan's most representative natural alpine meadows. Every summer, lush grasses, herds of cattle and sheep, and wildflowers abound, with distant snow-capped mountains and blue skies creating a magnificent plateau landscape.
Stay in Xiahe (Bonfire party arranged from June to September / Tibetan incense making or hand-painted Thangka arrangement arranged in other months)
Hotel:Xiahe Jiusheng Hotel or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Labrang Monastery: A deep visit (light pilgrimage route): One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism in China, and the largest and most influential Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Amdo region, it is known as the "World's Tibetan Buddhist Academy." Return to Lanzhou for rest in the afternoon.
Hotel:Hampton by Hilton Lanzhou or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the Zhangye Danxia (Shuttle Bus): Located at the border of Linze County and Sunan County in Zhangye, Zhangye City, Zhangye Danxia is one of the most typical and colorful Danxia landform areas in China, and an important part of the World Geopark. After tens of millions of years of geological movement, weathering, and erosion, it has formed a layered, colorful moun tain landscape, hailed as "China's most beautiful Danxia." Within the scenic area, red, yellow, orange, white, gray, and other colors intertwine, with undulating mountains and clear textures, resem bling a giant oil painting meticulously crafted by nature.
Hotel:Jiayuguan Far East Hualun Hotel or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Jiayuguan Fortress (Shuttle Bus): One of the best-preserved and most magnificent fortresses of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall, it echoes the Shanhaiguan Pass at the eastern end and is known as the "First Pass Under Heaven" and the "First Pass of Hexi Corridor." Depart for Dunhuang in the evening.
Attend a White Desert Themed Dinner: This immersive experi ence blends natural wonders, Silk Road culture, and Northwest China charm. The dinner features Northwest China specialties, carefully selected local seasonal ingredients, including beef and mutton, specialty noodles, and local snacks, allowing guests to savor the flavors of the Silk Road. There may also be ethnic song and dance performances, instrumental music, bonfire activities, or stargazing.
Hotel:Dunhuang Hailian International Hotel or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake (section, shoe covers, camel riding): Located about 5 kilometers south of Dunhuang city, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake is a national 5A-level tourist attraction and the most representative natural landscape of Dunhuang. Here, sand dunes rise and fall, named "Mingsha Mountain" because the wind-blown sand creates a sound. The Crescent Lake, nestled among the dunes, resembles a crescent moon. For thousands of years, the sand has never covered the spring, and the spring has never dried up, creating a natural wonder of "mountains and spring coexisting," hailed as "one of the wonders of the frontier."
Mogao Grottoes: Along with Yungang Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes, and Maijishan Grottoes, it is one of the four major grottoes in China, a World Heritage Site, and the world's largest and most richly endowed repository of Buddhist art.
Shazhou Night Market: Located in the center of Dunhuang city, Shazhou Night Market is the most popular and distinctive night market in the area, and an important place to experience Dunhuang's folk customs and Silk Road culture.
Hotel:Dunhuang Hailian International Hotel or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mandala Sand Painting Experience & Desert Souvenir Making: The Mandala Sand Painting Experience is a unique handmade activity that blends artistic creation, Dunhuang culture, and desert elements. Sand painting patterns are often inspired by classic Dunhuang elements such as flying apsaras, lotus flowers, nine-colored deer, auspicious clouds, camels, and desert oases. In the afternoon, a private car will take you to Liuyuan South Station, where you will board a high-speed train to Turpan North.
Hotel:Turpan Meilun Hotel or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Turpan Jiaohe Ancient City (Shuttle Bus): One of the world's best-preserved and largest earthen-structured ancient cities, and an important town on the ancient Silk Road. The Karez irrigation system is one of Xinjiang's most representative ancient water conservancy projects, considered one of the three great ancient engineering projects of China, along with the Great Wall and the Grand Canal. Fruit Feast: Turpan is known as the "Home town of Grapes" and the "City of Fruits," with abundant sunshine and large temperature differences between day and night, nurturing a rich variety of sweet and unique fruits.
Hotel:Turpan Meilun Hotel or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to Urumqi; Visit Tianchi Lake (including shuttle bus): Stroll along the lakeside boardwalk and admire the magnificent scenery where alpine lakes, forests, and snow-capped moun tains reflect each other, experiencing the unique natural beauty of the Tianshan Mountains.
Ethnic Minority Cultural Banquet: Enjoy lively dances, melodi ous ethnic music, and interactive activities, allowing tourists to experience firsthand the singing, dancing, and hospitality of Xinjiang's various ethnic groups.
Evening: Relax and explore the International Grand Bazaar: After nightfall, the Grand Bazaar is brightly lit, and the streets with their rich Islamic architectural style exude exotic charm.
Hotel:Holiday Inn Express Urumqi or similar
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule for your departure.
Breakfast
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