Xi’an, Silk Road & Xinjiang 12 Days / 西安 · 丝绸之路 · 新疆十二日

12 Days 11 Nights

Trip Highlights / 行程亮点

Twelve days retracing the Silk Road from Xi’an across the Hexi Corridor to Xinjiang -- the Terracotta Army, Jiayuguan’s westernmost Great Wall, the Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Lake, the Flaming Mountain and Tianshan Tianchi, linked by high-speed rail with luggage carried throughout. 十二日重走丝绸之路,自西安经河西走廊直抵新疆 -- 兵马俑、嘉峪关长城最西端、莫高窟、月牙泉、火焰山与天山天池,全程高铁衔接、行李托运。

  • Spring and autumn / 春季与秋季
  • Air-conditioned coach and high-speed rail / 空调巴士及高铁
  • Selected 4 to 5 star hotels / 精选四至五星酒店
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner as listed in the itinerary / 行程内列明之早午晚餐
  • Professional Mandarin and English speaking guide / 专业中英文领队
  • Mandarin and English / 华语及英语

Itinerary / 行程安排

  • Day
    1

    Singapore → Xi’an / 新加坡 → 西安

    Fly to Xi’an, ancient capital of thirteen dynasties. On arrival, your guide transfers you to the hotel. 飞抵十三朝古都西安。抵达后由导游接往酒店。

    5-Star Hotel · 五星酒店

    Wyndham Grand Xian or similar 5★ / 西安温德姆至尊或同级五星

  • Day
    2

    Xi’an City Wall & Tang Night Tour / 西安城墙与大唐夜游

    Walk or cycle the Ancient City Wall, China’s largest and best-preserved. Visit Tang-themed Yongxingfang with its bowl-smashing ritual, the Dayan Pagoda square and musical fountain, and an immersive Tang Dynasty night tour. 登【西安城墙】,中国最大最完整的古城墙,可漫步或骑行。游大唐风情【永兴坊】"摔碗酒",大雁塔广场音乐喷泉,及沉浸式【大唐不夜城】夜游。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    5-Star Hotel · 五星酒店

    Wyndham Grand Xian or similar 5★ / 西安温德姆至尊或同级五星

  • Day
    3

    Xi’an · Terracotta Army / 西安 · 兵马俑

    Visit the Terracotta Army, the Eighth Wonder of the World, then the high-tech live performance Legend of the Camel Bells, recreating the Tang caravans’ journey west. 游【兵马俑】,"世界第八大奇迹";午后观高科技实景演出《驼铃传奇》,重现大唐驼队西行的壮阔。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    5-Star Hotel · 五星酒店

    Wyndham Grand Xian or similar 5★ / 西安温德姆至尊或同级五星

  • Day
    4

    Xi’an → Lanzhou (high-speed rail) / 西安 → 兰州(高铁)

    High-speed train to Lanzhou for authentic Lanzhou ramen, then the Yellow River Scenic Area: the century-old Zhongshan Iron Bridge, the Waterwheel Expo Park and the old sheepskin rafts. 乘高铁至兰州,品正宗【兰州拉面】;游黄河风情线:百年【中山铁桥】、【水车博览园】与古老【羊皮筏子】。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    4-Star Hotel · 四星酒店

    Holiday Inn Express Lanzhou or similar 4★ / 兰州智选假日或同级四星

  • Day
    5

    Lanzhou → Zhangye Colourful Danxia (high-speed rail) / 兰州 → 张掖七彩丹霞(高铁)

    High-speed train to Zhangye for the world-famous Colourful Danxia (incl. tram), where the Qilian foothills shimmer in bands of crimson and gold like cinnabar and rosy clouds. 乘高铁至张掖,游世界闻名的【七彩丹霞】(含区间车),祁连山麓层峦尽染朱红与金黄,如丹似霞。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    4-Star Hotel · 四星酒店

    Pinzun International or similar 4★ / 品尊国际或同级四星

  • Day
    6

    Zhangye → Jiayuguan / 张掖 → 嘉峪关

    Drive to Jiayuguan, the Pearl of the Gobi. Visit the Jiayuguan Tower (incl. tram), westernmost pass of the Great Wall between the Qilian and Mazong Mountains, and the Great Wall Museum. 前往"戈壁明珠"嘉峪关。游【嘉峪关城楼】(含区间车),长城最西端,南依祁连、北望马鬃;再访【长城博物馆】。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    5-Star Hotel · 五星酒店

    Youth International or similar 5★ / 青年国际或同级五星

  • Day
    7

    Jiayuguan → Dunhuang / 嘉峪关 → 敦煌

    Travel the Hexi Corridor past Gobi and desert scenery to Dunhuang. Relax with a coffee at the Dunhuang Bookstore, then stroll the Shazhou Night Market for Western Regions flavours. 沿河西走廊穿越戈壁大漠至敦煌。于【敦煌书局】品咖啡小憩,再逛【沙洲夜市】,体验西域风情。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    5-Star Hotel · 五星酒店

    Tianhe Hotel or similar 5★ / 天和酒店或同级五星

  • Day
    8

    Dunhuang · Mogao Grottoes / 敦煌 · 莫高窟

    Visit the Mogao Grottoes (incl. tram), a UNESCO World Heritage treasure of 492 caves, 45,000 sq m of murals and 2,415 sculptures. In the evening, the immersive performance Ledong Dunhuang. 游【莫高窟】(含区间车),世界文化遗产、人类艺术宝库,存窟492、壁画4.5万平米、彩塑2415尊。晚观沉浸式演出《乐动敦煌》。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    5-Star Hotel · 五星酒店

    Tianhe Hotel or similar 5★ / 天和酒店或同级五星

  • Day
    9

    Dunhuang → Mingsha & Crescent Lake → Turpan (high-speed rail) / 敦煌 → 鸣沙山月牙泉 → 吐鲁番(高铁)

    Visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake (incl. tram and sand covers), a clear spring amid endless dunes. Drive past the Han Great Wall ruins to Liuyuan, then high-speed train to Turpan, China’s lowest point at -154m. 游【鸣沙山月牙泉】(含区间车及防沙鞋套),大漠环抱一泓清泉。途经汉长城遗址至柳园,乘高铁赴吐鲁番,中国陆地最低处(-154米)。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    4-Star Hotel · 四星酒店

    Mercure Turpan Downtown or similar 4★ / 吐鲁番美居或同级四星

  • Day
    10

    Turpan → Urumqi / 吐鲁番 → 乌鲁木齐

    Visit the Karez Well, one of ancient China’s three great engineering works and the lifeblood of the Turpan oasis, then the Flaming Mountain of Journey to the West fame. Drive to Urumqi past salt lakes and wind farms. 游【坎儿井】,中国古代三大工程之一、吐鲁番绿洲命脉;再访《西游记》中的【火焰山】。前往乌鲁木齐,途览盐湖与风电场。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    4-Star Hotel · 四星酒店

    Hilton Garden Inn Urumqi or similar 4★ / 乌鲁木齐希尔顿花园或同级四星

  • Day
    11

    Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi / 乌鲁木齐 → 天山天池 → 乌鲁木齐

    Cruise Tianshan Tianchi (incl. bus, one-way tram and boat), an alpine lake at 1,980m below the Bogda glacier. Browse the International Grand Bazaar for Xinjiang souvenirs. 游【天山天池】(含区间车、单程索道及游船),博格达冰峰下海拔1980米的高山湖泊。再逛【国际大巴扎】选购新疆手信。

    Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
    4-Star Hotel · 四星酒店

    Hilton Garden Inn Urumqi or similar 4★ / 乌鲁木齐希尔顿花园或同级四星

  • Day
    12

    Urumqi → Shanghai → Singapore / 乌鲁木齐 → 上海 → 新加坡

    After breakfast, free time before your transfer to the airport for the flight home via Shanghai. 早餐后自由活动,适时送往机场,经上海返回新加坡。

    Breakfast
    In-flight · 飞机上

    Return flight / 返程航班

Frequently Asked Questions / 常见问题

Do I need a China visa, and is it included? / 我需要中国签证吗?是否含在团费内?

Yes. A China visa is required and is not included in the tour fare. Our team has handled China visas for more than 30 years and will guide you through every step. 需要。中国签证不含在团费内。华运办理中国签证已逾三十年,将全程为您指引每一步。

How long must my passport be valid? / 护照需要多久的有效期?

Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of departure. 护照须自出发日期起至少六个月有效期。

What does the tour fare include? / 团费包含哪些项目?

International flights, air-conditioned coach, twin-share hotels, the meals listed in the itinerary, all attraction tickets, a professional Mandarin or English speaking guide, and China tour insurance. 国际机票、空调旅游巴士、双人房住宿、行程内列明餐食、所有景点门票、专业中英文领队,以及中国旅游团体保险。

What is not included? / 哪些费用不包含?

Airport tax and fuel surcharge, China visa, personal expenses, tips for your driver and guide, excess baggage, hotel porterage, and personal travel insurance. 机场税与燃油附加费、中国签证、个人消费、司机与导游小费、超重行李、酒店行李搬运费,以及个人旅游保险。

I am travelling on my own. Is that possible? / 我单独参团可以吗?

Yes. A single-room supplement of $825 applies for sole occupancy throughout this trip. 可以。本行程全程单人入住需补单房差 $825。

How is travel between cities arranged on this Silk Road route? / 丝路各城之间如何衔接?

Long legs are covered by comfortable second-class high-speed rail (Xi’an-Lanzhou-Zhangye and Dunhuang-Turpan), with luggage transported throughout, so you travel light. 长途段以舒适的高铁二等座衔接(西安-兰州-张掖、敦煌-吐鲁番),并全程托运行李,让您轻装出行。

When is the best time for this trip? / 此行程最佳季节为何?

Spring (May to June) and autumn (September to October) are ideal, with mild days across Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Turpan and Urumqi. 春季(五至六月)与秋季(九至十月)最为适宜,兰州、敦煌、吐鲁番、乌鲁木齐气候温和。

Can the itinerary change? / 行程会有变动吗?

Should unforeseen circumstances arise, our company and the local operator may adjust the itinerary to keep your journey running smoothly. 如遇不可预测的情况,本公司与当地接待社有权适当调整行程,以确保旅程顺利。

How do I book or ask a question? / 如何报名或咨询?

Message us on WhatsApp or call our Singapore office. As Singapore’s dedicated China travel specialist for more than 30 years, we are glad to help you plan. 欢迎透过 WhatsApp 或致电我们的新加坡办公室。作为深耕中国旅游三十余年的新加坡专业旅行社,我们乐意为您规划。