Overview
Discover China’s historic Silk Road region on a 9-day, 7-night spring journey through Xi’an, Lanzhou, Linxia, Zhangye and Xining.
Travel between remarkable destinations by private air-conditioned coach and high-speed bullet train, experiencing a combination of history, culture and spectacular landscapes along the route.
The journey includes hotel accommodation with daily breakfast, selected lunches and dinners at local Halal restaurants, entrance tickets for scheduled attractions and the services of an English-speaking tour guide.
Package at a Glance
Journey Highlights
- Discover the historic Silk Road cities of Xi’an, Lanzhou and Zhangye
- Experience the cultural heritage of Linxia
- Travel across China by high-speed bullet train
- Discover Xining and Qinghai Lake
- Enjoy selected lunches and dinners at local Halal restaurants
Itinerary
Day 0Kuala Lumpur → Xi’an
Depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and begin the journey to Xi’an.
Day 1Xi’an
Spend the day in Xi’an with visits and activities according to the scheduled tour programme.
Day 2Xi’an → Lanzhou
Depart Xi’an and travel to Lanzhou by high-speed bullet train.
Day 3Lanzhou → Linxia → Lanzhou
Travel from Lanzhou to Linxia for the day’s scheduled programme before returning to Lanzhou.
Day 4Lanzhou → Zhangye
Continue the Silk Road journey from Lanzhou to Zhangye by high-speed bullet train.
Day 5Zhangye → Xining
Depart Zhangye and continue towards Xining.
Day 6Xining → Qinghai Lake → Xining
Travel from Xining to Qinghai Lake before returning to Xining.
Day 7Xining → Xi’an
Depart Xining and travel back to Xi’an by high-speed bullet train.
Day 8Kuala Lumpur
Complete the journey and return to Kuala Lumpur.
Included
- Entrance tickets to scheduled attractions stated in the itinerary
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Lunch and dinner as specified in the itinerary at local Halal restaurants
- Private ground transportation by air-conditioned coach
- Private tour with an English-speaking tour guide
- Bullet train ticket from Xi’an to Lanzhou
- Bullet train ticket from Lanzhou to Zhangye
- Bullet train ticket from Xining to Xi’an
Excluded
- Tour guide and bus driver tips — USD50 per person
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Laundry, telephone and other personal services
- Visits outside the scheduled itinerary
- Excess baggage
- Wheelchair pushing/assistance service
