12-Day Xi'an to Kashgar Classic Silk Road Private Tour
• English-speaking local guide for scheduled sightseeing and transfers
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing
• 11 nights of hotel accommodation
• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 12
• Scheduled lunch on Days 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12, with Day 12 subject to the confirmed departure schedule
• Admission tickets and scheduled activities listed in the confirmed itinerary
• Scheduled Terracotta Warriors visit and mini terracotta-warrior making experience
• Scheduled visits to Xi'an Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Great Mosque
• Scheduled visits to Zhangye Danxia Geopark, Wooden Pagoda Temple and Giant Buddha Temple
• Scheduled visits to Jiayuguan Pass and the Hanging Great Wall
• Scheduled standard Mogao Caves visit and camel-riding experience at Mingsha Mountain
• Scheduled visits to the Han Dynasty Great Wall ruins, Emin Minaret, Karez Well System and Jiaohe Ancient City
• Scheduled visits to Kashgar's Id Kah Mosque, Handicrafts Street and historic teahouse
• Scheduled private road excursion from Kashgar to Karakul Lake
• Scheduled airport, railway station and hotel transfers
• Travel assistance during the tour
• International flights and travel to Xi'an or onward from Kashgar
• China visa
• Lunch on Days 1, 3 and 9, and dinners throughout the tour
• Food, tea, snacks and drinks purchased independently
• Domestic flight and train ticket charges or upgrades not expressly included in the final written quotation
• Special Mogao Caves admission beyond the confirmed standard ticket
• Optional Dunhuang mural-copying workshop or additional research-academy experience unless separately confirmed
• Optional attractions, extra camel-riding time and activities not listed in the confirmed itinerary
• Personal purchases at vineyards, markets and handicraft streets
• Personal expenses
• Single Room Supplement
• Travel insurance
• Tips to guides and drivers
• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"
• The reference price is based on 2 people traveling together on a private tour. Final pricing varies by date, group size, hotel choice and itinerary adjustments.
• The route includes a Xi'an → Zhangye flight, a Dunhuang-area → Turpan train journey and an Urumqi → Kashgar flight. Confirm ticket inclusion, flight connections, train stations, seat class and baggage allowance in the final quotation.
• The reference page also mentions an overnight sleeper train, although the detailed itinerary shows a daytime train and a Turpan hotel stay. The confirmed transport and accommodation plan takes precedence.
• Mogao Caves require advance real-name booking and have daily visitor limits. Standard, emergency and special-cave tickets offer different access; specific caves cannot be guaranteed.
• Day 6 mural copying and additional cave visits are optional customization items, not standard included experiences.
• Day 8 includes outdoor sightseeing in Turpan's dry, hot climate. Carry water, sun protection and comfortable walking shoes.
• The Kashgar → Karakul Lake excursion involves a long mountain-road journey and high-altitude scenery. Travel time and access depend on road, weather and local entry arrangements.
• The reference itinerary lists lunch on Day 12, but an early flight may prevent a scheduled restaurant meal. Confirm the meal and airport-transfer timing before booking.
• Attraction access, family visits and cultural experiences are subject to current opening hours and host arrangements.
• This private itinerary can be customized to suit your interests and travel schedule.
• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee
• 30–15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee
• 14–7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee
• 6–2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee
• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee
• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.
