Northwest China · 5 days and 4 nights
繁华伊始之旅5天4晚（I）
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Day 1
[Pick-up] When your flight arrives at Xining Caojiabao International Airport, the Silk Road Dream Express steward team is waiting for your arrival. Then a courtesy car and driver will take you and your family to the hotel for your stay.
[Evening]Enjoy the [Welcome Dinner]in the evening.
Local car: private car
Day 2
[Morning] There are 5 routes in the morning itinerary from A to E. VIPs can choose 1 out of 5 tours.
Line A: Tibetan Buddhist Holy Land-[Tum Monastery] (VIP sightseeing + private guide)
Professional guides will lead guests to visit Kumbum Monastery, the birthplace of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, famous for its magnificent Tibetan architecture, rich religious art and profound religious history.
Line B: Plateau Little Forbidden City-[Qutan Temple] (VIP private tour)
The temple inherits the royal regulations of the central axis of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The Han-style official architectural skeleton is integrated with the layout of the Tibetan temple. It is rare to retain the lost sloping corridor of the Forbidden City. The temple houses a large area of Ming Dynasty palace murals with bright colors and exquisite painting skills. It is a treasure of the fusion of Chinese and Tibetan art. The entire ancient temple is quiet and simple, without excessive commercialization. It is not only a precious living fossil of Ming Dynasty architecture in the northwest, but also a thousand-year relic of the blending of Chinese and Tibetan cultures.
Line C: [Yaozigou National Forest Park] (Forest Hiking + Outdoor Class + Langshan Picnic)
Note:To ensure your tour experience, this route is for a group of 8 people and is fully occupied by 15 people. If the number of travelers does not meet the group standard, we will communicate with you in advance to adjust the route. Thank you for your understanding and support.
The nearest virgin spruce forest oxygen bar in Xining, in Qinghai, "Langshan" is a summer carnival in the heart. Touch the vegetation at close range and have a dialogue between natural people and natural ecology. Enjoy a different kind of parent-child time with a beautiful story and fun!
Line D: [Paid optional] [Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area] (Silk Road train VIP channel + UTV ride + Tibetan refreshments + lake viewing cruise)
Note:Line D is a continuous itinerary on the 1st to 2nd day, and a supplement of ≈ USD 446.75/person is required. The minimum booking is 2 people. The altitude of Qinghai Lake is relatively high and altitude sickness is prone to occur. Guests with a history of discomfort at altitude or with a sensitive constitution should choose carefully. This line will board the train at Haiyan Station in the afternoon.
This long and narrow peninsula located on the south bank of Qinghai Lake is like an emerald sword extending out of a jasper plate.
Line E: [Paid optional] [Kambula] Take a private cruise with the Silk Road Dream Train team to visit the Sumba Canyon (Secret Route)
Note:Line E is a continuous itinerary on the 1st and 2nd days. A supplement of ≈ USD 446.75/person is required. Minimum booking is 2 people.
Visit Kambula National Forest Park. The Lijiaxia Reservoir creates a rare emerald-colored Danxia on the Yellow River, and the red peaks and forests contrast with the turquoise lake water.
[Afternoon] Board the Silk Road Dream Train and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and the delicious food on the train.
Day 3
[Morning] Go to [Chaka Salt Lake]. The station is only 400 meters away from the scenic spot. Battery cars are conveniently connected to the lake area. VIP access. You can cruise on Jinghu Lake to enjoy the skylight and cloud shadows. You can also enjoy a customized "Salt Lake Special Cocktail" to unlock the comfortable and in-depth journey of Chaka Salt Lake.
[Afternoon] Board the Silk Road Dream Train and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way and the delicious food on the train.
Day 4
Line A: Mingsha Mountain + Mogao Grottoes
[Morning] Go to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Scenic Area and stroll in [Mingsha Mountain] (VIP scenic bus + camel riding + customized tea break).
[Afternoon] Go to the Mogao Grottoes Scenic Area and visit the [Mogao Grottoes] with a professional guide (VIP bus directly to the core scenic spot of the Mogao Grottoes + private explanation + 8 general grottoes and 2 special grottoes).
Note:Mogao Grottoes tickets must be reserved 30 days in advance with valid ID information. You sign up within 30 days and we will try our best to coordinate the ticket application for you.
Local car: Tour bus
Line B: Mingsha Gathering + "Seeing Dunhuang Again" Performance
[Morning] Go to the Dunhuang Mingsha Gathering, where you can experience the hand-made intangible cultural heritage clay paintings and immersively touch Dunhuang art; take a UTV desert vehicle to go deep into the mountains behind Mingsha and ride in the sand.
[Afternoon] The performance of "Seeing Dunhuang Again" connects the Silk Road epic of two thousand years, with real-life sand curtains and flying sky lights and shadows to restore the rise and fall of the Sutra Cave. It is a must-see cultural feast to understand Dunhuang civilization.
Local car: Tour bus
Line C: Crossing the ancient Silk Road
[All day] With professional escort, take an off-road vehicle to embark on the Dunhuang Silk Road, pass through the Silk Road ruins of the Han Dynasty, encounter the original Yadan landform, Gobi wetlands and rare creatures, and touch the thousand-year-old beacons and the ruins of the Great Wall.
Local car: private car
Day 5
[Today] You can sleep in the hotel until you wake up naturally, and then the driver will take you to the airport according to your flight time.
Local car: private car
Accommodation fee for 2 people staying in 1 room at the hotel listed in the itinerary
(1) Arrival pick-up and drop-off: Suite-Mercedes-Benz S-Class/Mercedes-Benz Business/Toyota Cruiser, parent-child/standard room/double bed-private car
(2) Xining section car: suite-Mercedes-Benz S-Class/Mercedes-Benz Business, parent-child/standard room/double bed-private car
(3) Cars for the Dunhuang section: Suite-Toyota Cruiser (due to security requirements, the Mogao Grottoes need to enter and exit the cave area with the VIP bus), parent-child/standard room/double bed-2+2 Mogao Grottoes VIP bus
Full-level fake ambassador accompanying service + full-time professional photographer.
4 breakfasts and 7 main meals.
The itinerary involves first-pass tickets for scenic spots, small transportation in scenic spots, and experience activities, etc..
The entire Silk Road Dream Express train pass fee.
Large transportation expenses for VIP round-trip travel purposes.
A supplement applies if you request a single room.
Holiday extensions and any optional activities you add are at your own expense.
Additional expenses (such as extended accommodation, food and transportation expenses, etc.) caused by force majeure such as natural disasters, wars, strikes, traffic delays, flight cancellations or changes in time, or other reasons not caused by our company.
Any costs not specified in the quotation are at your own expense.
Travellers acknowledge that: railway transportation is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Railway transportation organizations follow the principle of unified dispatching and command. If the tourist train cannot run due to emergencies or relevant department dispatching, construction, line accidents, vehicle failures, line rerouting and other irresistible reasons, the travel agency will not bear any liability for breach of contract. The specific departure time and stopping points of the special train are subject to the orders of the relevant departments! If tourist trains are delayed or the travel itinerary is affected due to railway system changes to the railway timetable, construction, line accidents, vehicle breakdowns, changes in travel plans, etc., these are all force majeure factors, and travel agencies do not assume any liability for breach of contract!
If the order is canceled due to tourist reasons, the fee deduction standard is as follows:
If a tourist cancels the trip more than 91 days before the departure date, 10% of the contract amount will be charged.
If the tourist cancels the trip 90-80 days (inclusive) before the departure date, 15% of the contract amount will be charged.
If the tourist cancels the trip 79-70 days (inclusive) before the departure date, 20% of the contract amount will be charged.
If the tourist cancels the trip 69-60 days (inclusive) before the departure date, 30% of the contract amount will be charged.
If the tourist cancels the trip 59-45 days (inclusive) before the departure date, 60% of the contract amount will be charged.
If the tourist cancels the trip 44-30 days (inclusive) before the departure date, 80% of the contract amount will be charged.
If a tourist cancels the trip within 29 days before the departure date, 100% of the contract amount will be charged.
1. Plateau preparation: In view of the high altitude of some destinations on this trip, please prepare effective medicines to alleviate altitude sickness and corresponding preparations in advance.
2. Climate and sun protection measures: The plateau area has a dry climate and strong sunlight radiation and ultraviolet rays. When traveling, please bring protective equipment such as sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen, and lip balm to protect your skin and eyes.
3. Temperature difference changes and clothing preparation: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large in the plateau area. It is recommended to prepare long-sleeved clothes and cold-proof jackets to cope with the temperature difference changes and ensure comfort and safety.
4. Commonly used drugs and health protection: In order to cope with possible emergencies, it is recommended to carry some commonly used drugs, such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, aspirin, etc..
5. During the actual trip of this product, without reducing the number of attractions/venues and obtaining your consent, the ambassador and driver may make appropriate adjustments to your itinerary (such as adjusting the order of sightseeing/visiting the attractions/venues, changing the gathering time, etc.) based on weather, traffic, etc..
6. There are many children on the train. We would like to remind parents to pay attention to the safety of their children during play: the train space is limited, do not let children run and play in the carriage; do not let children touch the boiling water connection point in each carriage; do not let children stay and play at the connection between carriages; do not let children play alone, pay attention to slipping, and beware of falling injuries.
7. Rest more when you first enter the plateau. If you have high altitude sickness, do not wash your hair or bathe for 3 days before. Drink plenty of water. Please do not drink raw water. Drink mineral water and hot water to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort. Eat in moderation and avoid overeating to avoid increasing gastrointestinal burden.
8. The itinerary will pass through a multi-ethnic area with many customs and taboos. The lifestyle is different from that in coastal areas, and the personality is different from that of the Han people. You must follow the arrangements of the vacation ambassador. Group members are asked to live in harmony, respect the culture and beliefs and habits of ethnic minority areas, and respect ethnic etiquette. If you have other ideas, please speak to the Resort Ambassador first. Do not have direct contact with herdsmen to avoid conflicts with herdsmen and affect your travel mood.
9. Due to the limited voltage load of the line in the train compartment, please do not connect the power strip or use your own electric kettle, curling iron and other high-power appliances.
10. I hope you can ensure your own health and safety while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the plateau. At the same time, if you feel unwell, please ask our staff for assistance as soon as possible.
From USD 5,480 (Silk Road Dream, 5 days and 4 nights). Fares vary by departure, cabin and party size; confirm the quote when booking.
Departures: Apr 30, Jul 7, Jul 17, Jul 28, Aug 3, Aug 8, Aug 13, Sep 30, Oct 5 2027. Availability is confirmed when booking.
The journey starts in Xining. Travel to and from Xining is arranged separately; an adviser can help.
The fare covers Accommodation, Vehicle, Tour service, Meals, Tickets, Train fare; it excludes Transportation, Single supplement, Independent arrangements. See “What the fare covers” on this page.
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