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Silk Road Travel5 Days 4 Nights Xian Dunhuang Tour

5 Days 4 Nights Xian Dunhuang Tour

  • Day1- Welcome to Xian, the capital of Shaanxi Province, was the also the capital of 16 ancient Chinese dynasties.
  • Day1- Han Yang Ling Mausoleum is a joint tomb of Liu Qi, a notable emperor of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-220AD)
  • Day1- With a history of over 1400 years, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda witnessed how Buddhism was introduced to China from India.
  • Day2- Terracotta Warriors and Horses is the eighth wonder of the world.
  • Day2- Muslim quarter is the most famous food and cultural street in Xian,
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Overview

  • Uncover the secrets of the underground Terracotta Army
  • Visit both the Buddhist and Islamic relics on the ancient Silk Road
  • Admire both the lake and desert sceneries at the same place

Itinerary Day by Day

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Day 1  Xian Arrival

Welcome to Xian, the capital of Shaanxi Province, was the also the capital of 16 ancient Chinese dynasties. Xian is replete with priceless relics, among which the Terracotta Army is the most renowned. Our history-savvy tour guides will help you learn about the most authentic history of Xian

Hanyang Tomb
Hanyang Tomb is the tomb of an emperor in and his empress of Han dynasties (202 BC – 220 AD). Frugality was a principle at that time, so there are not too many luxury funeral objects in the tomb. Most exhibitions are placed in the pits where they were unearthed.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Standing 64 meters above the horizon, the 7-storey Big Wild Goose Pagoda was one of the highest buildings in ancient Xian. Thousands of Buddhist relics are collected in the pagoda. Its most priceless collections are gold and silver statues of Buddhas.

Meals：None

Accommodation：Hotel in Xian

Day 2  Meet the Terracotta Army
Terracotta Army
There are over 400 funeral pits and three major exhibition vaults in the site of Terracotta Army. Vault 1 is the most important for an ancient army. They were in light armor and always ready to fight. The collections in vault 2 and 3 are chariots, archers and commanders.
Ancient City Wall
The City Wall of Xian was initially built 1500 years ago, however most parts we can visit today only have a history over around 700 years. Most tourists like to take a stroll of cycle on the ancient city wall while admiring the city view of Xian.
Muslim Quarter
The most authentic Xian local foods can be found in the Muslim Quarter. Roasted beef or mutton, Chinese hamburgers, fruit juices and steamed buffs, almost everybody’s hands are occupied by foods. You can eat while walking or in small restaurants.
Great Mosque
Initially built in 742 AD, the Great Mosque in Xian is a good place to see how Islamic culture is developing in Xian. The tablet inscriptions in the mosque tell tourists why the mosque was built. The houses in the mosque are very beautiful.

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：Hotel in Xian

Day 3  Hill and Lake in Desert

After breakfast, you will fly to Dunhuang to visit a beautiful lake located in a desert. It is possible to camp on the Mingsha Hill, instead of staying in a hotel

Mingsha Hill
The Mingsha Hill is renowned for its “Singing Sand”. When the sand on the hill is being blew by wind, the sound is like the sand is singing. Standing on the top of thill, tourists can have spectacular desert view.
Crescent Lake
The Crescent Lake looks like a crescent in a desert. That is why it is named Crescent Lake. Although the lake is surrounded by desert, it never dries up and is never buried by quicksand. There are dense reeds on the south bank of the lake.

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：Hotel in Dunhuang or Camping

Day 4  Dunhuang Silk Road Tour
Yumenguan Pass
Yumenguan Pass was important for the ancient Silk Road due to its location. Around 2000 years ago, all merchants, who wanted to transport commodities from China to the Western world, must go past this pass. It looks like a small castle now.
Han Great Wall Ruins
Most Great Wall sections built in the Han dynasty (202 BC–220 AD) has collapsed due to the endless wars or erosion. However, some Han Great Wall sections in Dunhuang are still 3 meters high and 1 meter across.
Yangguan Pass
Situated near the Yumenguan Pass, the Yangguan Pass was also an important site on the ancient Silk Road. Thousands of bronze arrows, coins, potteries and stone mills were unearthed near the Yang Pass. There are lots of ancient watching towers on the Yangguan Pass.
Yadan National Geology Park
The Yadan National Geology Park consists of red gravels, rocks and soils. Lots of rocks look queer due to the erosion. Some soil terraces, with a height of over 20 meters, are the best place to shoot the breath-taking sceneries.

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：Hotel in Dunhuang

Day 5  Mogao Grottoes
Mogao Grottoes
Thousands of antiques and statues of Buddha are collected in the Mogao Grottoes. Besides, tourist can admire the frescos, which cover an area of 45,000 square kilometers in these grottoes. The Mogao Grottoes were listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1987.

You will be transferred to the airport or train station after today’s tour. Hope you are satisfied with our service and like the colorful Silk Road.

Meals：Breakfast   

Accommodation：

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We will send you our quotation after we confirm the itinerary with you. The quotation will include experienced English-speaking (or your preferred languages) tour guides, entrance fee to the tourist attractions, accommodation, city transfers with private car and driver, domestic flights or trains, and insurance. The quotation varies in different tourist seasons.

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