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Xi'an to Kashgar Overview

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      USD $1,975
      CAD $1,985
      AUD $1,920
      EUR €1,540
      GBP £1,195
      NZD $2,460
      ZAR R15,920
      CHF FR1,800
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $560
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,535*
      CAD $2,528*
      AUD $2,455*
      EUR €1,930*
      GBP £1,536*
      NZD $3,132*
      ZAR R19,814*
      CHF FR2,242*
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Trip Validity

  • 2011-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel to China and explore the remote western region from Xi'an to Kashgar.

Discover China away from the tourist trail. Beginning in the historic city of Xi'an, home of the Terracotta Warriors, we then visit the pilgrimage site of Xiahe before climbing the roads up to the Tibetan Plateau. Many travellers to China visit the Great Wall, but few see the remote western end of it at Jiayuguan, 3000 miles from Beijing. We stop along the Silk Route at the oasis of Turpan before skirting the edge of the isolated Taklamakan Desert on our way to the famous market town of Kashgar. This adventure will leave you with amazing memories of a part of the world very few get to see.

  • Travel to China and visit Kashgar's exotic old town
  • Camp beneath the stars in the Taklamakan Desert
  • Relax beside the pristine waters of Heavenly Lake
  • Follow the ancient Silk Road to Dunhuang
  • Step onto deserted stretches of the Great Wall at Jiayuguan
  • Discover the discipline of Tibetan monks in Xiahe
  • Meet the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an

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Xi'an to Kashgar Summary

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Days 1-2 Xi'an

As the start of the ancient trading route the Silk Road and an imperial centre for 2,000 years, Xi'an has a fascinating history and rich cultural sites to discover.

Day 3 Pingliang/Mount Kongtong

Pingliang is a city in China's Gansu Province that is overlooked by the beautiful and sacred Kongtong Mountains.

Day 4 Gansu Corridor, Lanzhou

With the Yellow River running through the city, Lanzhou has a number of interesting mosques, temples, parks and museums to visit.

Days 5-6 Xiahe

The colours of Tibet can be seen on the streets of Xiahe, a celebrated town for Tibetans due to the Labrang Monastery and its stunning surrounding landscapes.

Day 7 Liujiaxia

Liujiaxia lies along the Yellow River and is known for its hydroelectric power station and close proximity to the intriguing Bingling Si Caves.

Day 8 Bingling Si/Zhangye Bush Camp

Formerly known as Ganzhou, Zhangye was an important stop along the Silk Road and is close to the intriguing multi-coloured Danxia landforms.

Day 9 Jiayuguan/Great Wall

Home to a 14th-century fort and a well-preserved part of the Great Wall, Jiayuguan is a legendary part of the Silk Road marking the line between China and barbarity.

Days 10-11 Dunhuang

Once an important stop on the Silk Road and a city of incredible historical and cultural riches, Dunhuang is a spectacular desert oasis.

Day 12 Bush Camp

Continue the overland adventure towards the ancient oasis town of Turpan. Spend the night wild camping beneath the desert stars.

Days 13-14 Turpan

Once an important staging post on the Silk Road, Turpan is an attractive town famous for its vineyards, stone fruits, melons and the nearby Flaming Mountains.

Days 15-16 Urumqi & The Heavenly Lake

With the bluest of blue waters, tiered mountains of green and white, and soft, billowy clouds moving across the sky, no wonder this is called Heavenly Lake.

Days 17-18 Bush Camp

The Taklamakan Desert covers an immense area of northwest China and while a treacherous part of the Silk Road journey, stunning sunsets and sunrises have long enthralled travellers.

Day 19-22 Kashgar

Traditionally an important trading city along the Silk Road, Kashgar is still at the crossroads of trade due to its location in the heart of Central Asia.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Xi'an, China

  • Finish:

    Kashgar, China

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 21

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bush camp (no facilities) (5 nts), Guesthouse (2 nts), Hotel (12 nts), Yurt (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Bingli Si Buddah Caves, entrance, Lanzhou, Fort & Wall Entrance Jiayuguan, Guided Tour of Terracotta Warriors, Jaohe Ruins, Turpan, Kashgar - Sunday & Animal Bazaars, Maogao Grottoes, Entrance, incl local guide,Dunhuang

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    902kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.

  • Trip price from

    USD $1,975
    CAD $1,985
    AUD $1,920
    EUR €1,540
    GBP £1,195
    NZD $2,460
    ZAR R15,920
    CHF FR1,800
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    USD $560
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $2,535*
    CAD $2,528*
    AUD $2,455*
    EUR €1,930*
    GBP £1,536*
    NZD $3,132*
    ZAR R19,814*
    CHF FR2,242*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $115
    CAD $114
    AUD $111
    EUR €87
    GBP £69
    NZD $142
    ZAR R900
    CHF FR101
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About China

    • 22
    • CDOL
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $1,975
      CAD $1,985
      AUD $1,920
      EUR €1,540
      GBP £1,195
      NZD $2,460
      ZAR R15,920
      CHF FR1,800
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $560
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,535*
      CAD $2,528*
      AUD $2,455*
      EUR €1,930*
      GBP £1,536*
      NZD $3,132*
      ZAR R19,814*
      CHF FR2,242*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
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    • Overland
    • Basix
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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