12 Days China Orient Express Train in October
the heavenly lake, Milan relics, Pamir plateau, Taxkorgan, Hotan, Kuqa
Take China Orient Express Train in October to explore southern Xinjiang in depth! Explore China Silk Road route with luxury Xinjiang orient Express train this October

Duration
12Days
Group Size
8 ~18
Max Altitude
3200
Best Time
October
Itinerary
Arrive in Urumqi. Transfer to hotel. Visit Xinjiang Regional Museum and International Grand Bazaar. Welcome dinner. Overnight Urumqi.
Meal: D
Accommodation: Urumqi
Morning visit Heavenly Lake (Tianchi). Afternoon: board the New Orient Express luxury train. Overnight on train.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Train
Arrive in Turpan. Visit Jiaohe Ancient City, Flaming Mountains, Karez Well System, Grape Valley. Overnight on train.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Train
Arrive in Kashgar. Visit Id Kah Mosque, old town, Abakh Hoja Tomb, and Sunday Bazaar. Overnight on train.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Train
Drive on Karakoram Highway to Karakul Lake (3,600m) with views of Muztagh Ata. Visit Tashkurgan Stone City. Overnight on train.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Train
Arrive in Dunhuang. Visit Mogao Caves (UNESCO World Heritage). Evening: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake. Overnight on train.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Train
Arrive in Jiayuguan. Visit Jiayuguan Pass, the western end of the Great Wall. Overnight on train.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Train
Arrive in Zhangye. Visit Zhangye Danxia National Geopark, the colorful rainbow mountains. Overnight on train.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Train
Arrive in Xining. Visit Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Si). Overnight on train or hotel.
Meal: B,L,D
Accommodation: Train/Hotel
Transfer to airport or train station. Tour ends.
Meal: B
Accommodation: /
What's Included
- Luxury train accommodation (private cabin)
- All meals on train
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All entrance tickets
- Hotel accommodation off-train
- Air-conditioned vehicle for excursions
- Welcome dinner
What's Not Included
- International/domestic flights
- Tips for guide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and laundry
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