PLANNING ITINERARY8 daysTFJ-CH-011 / Customisable planning itinerary
Silk Road: Turpan, Dunhuang & Zhangye
A 10-day planning route connecting Urumqi / Turpan / Dunhuang / Zhangye / Xining. Discuss dates, pace, accommodation and transport arrangements.
Is this route right for you?
Use this combination of places and experiences as a starting point. We can discuss what to keep or adapt around your available time, travel party and budget.
Spring / autumn; ask about local conditions。This is a planning brief, not a confirmed departure, space allocation or service contract.
Day-by-day planning outline
DAY 01Arrive in Urumqi
Confirm arrival time, meeting point and whether a transfer is included. Leave time to settle in and rest.
DAY 02Travel to Turpan
This day includes travel between destinations. Confirm transport, meeting times and stops with the final route, keeping the transfer day comfortably paced.
DAY 03Turpan culture and the Karez system
Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.
DAY 04Transfer to Dunhuang
This day includes travel between destinations. Confirm transport, meeting times and stops with the final route, keeping the transfer day comfortably paced.
DAY 05Dunhuang grottoes, by reservation
Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.
DAY 06Dunes and oasis landscapes
Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.
DAY 07Travel towards Jiayuguan
Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.
DAY 08Zhangye’s colourful landforms
Build the day around these experiences with time for meals and breaks. Confirm admissions, reservations and guide coverage in the quote.
DAY 09Travel to Xining
This day includes travel between destinations. Confirm transport, meeting times and stops with the final route, keeping the transfer day comfortably paced.
DAY 10Depart Xining
Plan departure around your onward connection. Confirm the meeting time and any departure transfer in advance.
What to confirm in your quote
Services to specify
- Hotel locations, standard and room types
- Intercity transport and luggage needs
- Guiding language, days and scope
- Admissions, meals and transfer coverage
Costs not to overlook
- International travel and personal spending
- Single-room needs and optional activities
- Seasonal changes, extra services and currency
- Payment, cancellation and change conditions
This is a quote checklist, not a statement that all listed services are included. Use the final confirmation to establish costs and services.
Before you enquire
Can I change dates, hotels or stops?
Include your preferences in the enquiry. What can be changed depends on trip format, dates and availability; confirm the agreed changes in writing.
Does downloading the PDF make a booking?
Downloads are for comparison and discussion. A booking requires the agreed written confirmation and booking steps.
What should I include?
Tell us destinations, dates or month, party size, budget and hotel preferences. If undecided, start with the time you have available.
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