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Journey on the Silk Road - 12 Days

12 days
Start and end in Beijing
5.0
77 traveler reviews
Journey on the Silk Road - 12 Days - Female Guide Holiday
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Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Group
  • Partially Guided
  • Explorer
  • Historical
  • Christmas & New Year
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
Age range 10 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing
  • Witness the Terracotta Army in Xi'an
  • See Zhangye's Giant Buddha Temple
  • Discover Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang
  • Visit the scenic Karakuli Lake

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival and sightseeing in Beijing
  2. Day 2 Arrive in Xi’an – City Tour Day 1
  3. Day 3 Xi’an City Tour Day 2
  4. Day 4 Fly from Xi’an to Zhangye
  5. Day 5 Sightseeing in Zhangye, then train to Duhuang
  6. Day 6 Sightseeing in Duhuang: Hechang Military Depot: 95km, 3-4 hours
  7. Day 7 Sightseeing in Duhuang: Crescent Lake and Mogao Grottoes
  8. Day 8 Sightseeing in Turpan
  9. Day 9 Drive to Urumqi
  10. Day 10 Fly to Kashgar
  11. Day 11 Sightseeing in Kashgar: Karakuli Lake
  12. Day 12 Final departure
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
5.0
(77 reviews)

Number of tours

102

Age Range

7 to 75 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Renata
    · December 1st, 2019
    Genuinely couldn’t have asked for more. Travelling with them and felt safe and supported. They encouraged to make the most of the immersive experience. Their advice, conversation and presence was amazing. Really appreciate for all the effort given by everyone.thx Sujan n team
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  • RitaGonzalles
    · November 27th, 2019
    late review for serene team, it was my first time going to tibet and see everest from tibet side. its awesome. we have group trip and everything planned and organized very well. Thx team , i hope i can visit again.
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  • MishaAnada
    · November 19th, 2019
    I'm just came back from an 8-Day Tibet and EBC Tour. It was AWESOME.I recommend this tour for everyone who want to go tibet and also see everest. Serene Himalaya's team is very professional, they help me to get permit in advance. and make everything clear. Thx team
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Dates & Availability

12 days
Journey on the Silk Road - 12 Days
From Beijing to Beijing

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, C, E, F.

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    China
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    China and Tajikistan
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    Tajikistan
    Type E
    Tajikistan
    Type F
    Tajikistan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China and Tajikistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 27th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Female Guide Holiday. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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