China Xi'An Ancient Silk Road 9Days 7Nights GOCN9406

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Take everyone to Xi'an North Railway Station, take the high-speed train to Zhangye (travel time is about 6 hours) (There may be a change of trains)
**Note**For faster boarding and disembarking of the train, each person's luggage and belongings must be dragged by themselves. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a suitcase with wheels that is not too big so that it can be moved conveniently
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant
Then take everyone to pay homage to Zhangye Big Buddha Temple (Zhangye Dafo Temple) or Dafo Temple, located in the southwest of Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China. It is an important place of history and religion. Inside the main hall is a reclining Buddha statue with a length of 34.5 meters, a width of 7.5 meters at the shoulders, and a height of 20.2 meters, making it the largest reclining Buddha statue in China. Zhangye Big Buddha Temple was once the place where Marco Polo, a famous explorer, Have visited and recorded the greatness of this temple in his travel log.
Dinner at the restaurant.
Then take you to the accommodation, Zhang ye bin hotel or equivalent, 5* Local hotel.

Morning, have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Take everyone to Zhangye Danxia National Geopark or Rainbow Danxia Mountain (including park vehicle) (distance approximately 30 km, travel time approximately 40 minutes). Danxia Mountains have a mountain range patterned with beautiful colored lines like various gems that nature has created to be a wonder that is hard to believe for visitors. Until it was registered by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 2010 and later was designated as a national geological park in 2011. Nowadays, this place has become a famous tourist attraction of the city. There is a staircase built to allow tourists to go up and experience the scenery conveniently. The characteristics of these colorful and beautiful mountains are composed of sandstone and various minerals that were formed from the movement of the earth's crust 24 million years ago. These red sandstones have been eroded by wind and rain for thousands of years until they became a vast landscape with clearly amazing colors. As today, the most prominent color tones we see are red, amber, emerald green, until it becomes a rainbow throughout the valley, beautiful beyond words. Recently, the Rainbow Mountains were chosen as the filming location for the legendary movie THE GREAT WALL.
Lunch at a restaurant
Take you to Jiayuguan City (about 200 km, about 3 hours drive) is a prefecture-level city in the northwest of Gansu Province. It has a population of about 312,663 people (2020 data). It is a major industrial city. Founded in 1958, this city is home to the end of the Great Wall of China. It was built during the Ming Dynasty. Currently, Jiayuguan City is divided into 3 districts and 3 cities. The city has a total area of ​​1,224 square kilometers. In the past, Jiayuguan City was the center of the ancient Silk Road.
And take you to visit the Jiayuguan Pass (including battery cars), a tall and strong fortress and the most important in the west. The fortress is located at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level. It was started in 1372 and completed after the establishment of the Ming Dynasty. See the square of the fortress. Inside, there is a wall surrounding it. The upper part of the wall is 10 meters high and 640 meters long. It is the location of the lookout tower, which was built in the late Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty. One side extends to the southwest to the Qilian Mountains, and the other side extends to the north to the Bei Mountains. The monument outside the west gate was built around the 14th year of the Qianlong Emperor. It has the inscription "The strongest fortress in the world".
In the evening, have dinner at a restaurant.
Then take you to the accommodation. Youth international hotel or equivalent 5 * Local hotel

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Take you to Dunhuang City (approximately 5 hours), an oasis on the Silk Road, a border city of Gansu Province adjacent to the Xinjiang Nationality Administration
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant
Take you to see Mingsha Sand Dunes (Mingsha Shan) or Crying Sand Mountain, a desert mountain range that is 40 kilometers long and about 250 meters high. The sand has 5 different colors: red, yellow, green, white, and black. When you reach the top of the sand hill, you can slide down to the foot of the mountain below for fun. Then take you to ride a camel through the desert, leading it in a line along the curved sand dunes. The sand mountains look sparkling when exposed to sunlight, contrasting with the beautiful blue sky that will leave you with an unforgettable impression (including camel and battery car). Then take you to see Crescent Lake or Yaquan Originally, this pond was called Shajing, which means “a pond in the desert”. It covers an area of ​​about 6 rai, with an average depth of 3 meters. The water in the pond is so clear that it reflects light like a mirror. The wonder of this pond is that the water in the pond never dries up no matter how long it has been, and the storm never blows sand into the pond.
Dinner at a restaurant
Take everyone to Shazhou Night Market, a night market with many local foods, handicrafts, and souvenirs. Let's shop and taste local food.
Then take you to the accommodation, Tian he hotel or equivalent, 5 * Local hotel

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Take you to visit Mogao Caves (including battery car), another great world heritage site. It is a cave with 495 large and small chambers. There are beautiful paintings on the walls. There are carved Buddha statues and Guanyin. The first chambers were pioneered by the monk Lejun in 366 AD. The last chamber was excavated during the Mongols' victory over the Chinese Empire in 1277 AD. Therefore, the sculptures or paintings you will see at Mogao Caves are the result of the efforts of painters from various eras throughout the nearly 1,000-year history.
Then take you to watch a 3D movie, see the history of the Silk Road and the origin of Mogao Caves. During the flourishing of Buddhism, there was trading and exchange of various items such as silk and ceramics.
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant
After lunch, take everyone to Dunhuang Railway Station, take the high-speed train
to Turpan City 16:32-19:56 (travel time about 3 hours)
Turpan City is located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. It is an important city on the Silk Road in the past. It has the deepest basin in China, approximately 157 meters below sea level. The weather in this city is hot and dry, making it the hottest area in China in summer.
Dinner at a restaurant
Then check in to your accommodation, Hampton by Hilton or equivalent, 4* Local hotel

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Take you to see Karez Irrigation System, which is a pipe connection to bring water that melts from the ice on the high mountains down to the plains of the oasis by digging pipes underground to prevent evaporation in summer.
Then take you to visit Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, a world heritage site of ancient China that is famous in the world of art. It consists of more than 490 caves, large and small, drilled along the mountain walls. There are many Buddhist paintings and statues. The ones painted in beautiful colors alone cover an area of ​​45,000 square meters. See 2,000 statues that have been around since the Wei, Tang and Yuan dynasties. See the famous and well-preserved 500-plush sculptures carved on the wall.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Travel to Gaochang Ancient City, which means security post in the Weiwu language, about 40 kilometers east of Turupan. It was originally the capital of the Weiwu ethnic group, the Jisi clan. The city wall is 5 kilometers long, divided into the palace wall, inner wall and city wall, 3 layers (including battery cars).

Take you to Urumqi (about 3 hours), the capital of Xinjiang Province. More than 70% of Xinjiang's population is Muslim. The main language is Weiwuer, followed by Mandarin.

Stop by the Grand Bazaar, the largest market in Xinjiang, to see the locals' way of life. You can buy souvenirs such as colorful scarves, Arab silverware and dried fruits such as grapes, apricots, kiwifruit, and dates. Buy dried almonds and dried walnuts. and various types of dried beans
Dinner at a restaurant
Then take you to your accommodation, Hampton by Hilton URC or equivalent, 4* Local hotel

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
After breakfast, take everyone to Tianshan Mountains (approximately 110 km, travel about 1.5 hours, distance and travel time may vary depending on the hotel you are staying at). One of the greatest mountain ranges in Asia, which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, has views of snowy mountains, blue lakes and vast grasslands. It is considered an important natural and cultural site in Xinjiang. It is an old trade route on the Silk Road (including battery car). Then take you to see Tianchi Lake, surrounded by pine forests and snowy mountains, making the view as beautiful as a painting. It is called "Heaven in the Tianshan Mountains". It has a rich ecosystem, pine forests, grasslands and rare wild animals. It is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (including boat trip, takes about 30-40 minutes).
Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant.
Then take everyone to Urumqi Tiwopu International Airport to Xi'an
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Then take you to the accommodation, Delta by Marriott or equivalent, 5* Local hotel

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Take you to see the Terracotta Warriors of Qin Shi Huang or The Terracotta Warriors and Horses (including golf cart)
(Distance and travel time depend on the hotel you are staying at) It is the great mausoleum of the Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang (Qin Shi Huangdi) of the Qin Dynasty, located at the foot of Lishan Mountain, Lintong District, Shaanxi Province, China. The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang has been registered as a World Heritage Site since 1987 and is considered the number one tourist attraction in Xi'an. It is an ancient tomb more than 2,000 years old, registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is ranked as the 8th wonder of the world. Inside the mausoleum, the body of Qin Shi Huang and various treasures, as well as many terracotta soldiers and chariots are kept. To represent his courtiers in his journey to the afterlife, Qin Shihuang ordered the construction of this underground tomb when he ascended to the throne at the age of 13. The tomb was discovered by accident by a farmer who was digging the ground to create a well in 1974. During the digging, they accidentally found the remains of Terracotta Army, which were later discovered to be over 2,000 years old. Currently, the Chinese government has excavated more than 7,400 pieces of Terracotta Army relics, weapons, chariots and war horses. The Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang is divided into 3 parts: Pit 1, the first pit is the largest pit, with more than 6,000 terracotta army figures, 40 chariots and horses pulling them. Importantly, every terracotta figure has a unique facial structure, expression and hairstyle, no two are alike. Pit 2 is still under excavation, and this building displays figures that are still intact and have their clothes still in color. Finally, Pit 3 is the smallest pit, but the most important because it is the tomb of a general. There is also a museum building inside, which displays the history of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, as well as photos of the excavation of the ancient puppets.
Lunch at a restaurant
Then visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (about 40 kilometers, travel time about 40-50 minutes) (distance and time may change depending on the location of the restaurant) located south of the Xi'an City Wall, located on Yanta Road. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was completed in 652 during the reign of Emperor Tang Gaozong (Li Zhi), the third emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Previously, in 648 during the reign of Emperor Tang Taizong (TANG TAI ZHONG), the son of Prince Li Zhi (later Emperor Tang Gaozong) He succeeded his father in 650 AD and built the Ta Si En Si Temple (Ta Si En Si Temple) first to repay the kindness of his mother, Empress Wen Dehuang. After he ascended the throne, he built this pagoda at the request of the Tang Monk. It is a symbol of the prosperity of Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty, which preserves the Tripitaka that the Tang Monk brought from India. It is believed that whoever visits this pagoda will be happy, lucky, and healthy. It is 4A level (excluding entrance fee). The entrance fee is 30 Yuan (150 baht) / person. Take a look at the bright atmosphere at night of Datang, the sleepless city (about 1 kilometer, 5 minutes drive). A large tourist area of ​​over 650,000 square meters in Xi'an, which combines the glorious Han and Tang cultures of the Dragon Land for tourists to experience, whether it be architecture, food, culture, and various entertainment activities. Special !! Let you take pictures, walk around in Chinese traditional costumes, which are very popular in Xi'an (excluding the cost of the costume and the cost of taking pictures, approximately 500-1000 baht). There is also Joy City shopping mall in Xi'an, a popular shopping and entertainment center located near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is an important tourist attraction in the city. Inside the mall, there are brand name shops, various restaurants, and various entertainment areas, including a Pop Mart for everyone to choose to buy your favorite products.
Dinner at a restaurant
Take everyone to see the Big Wild Goose Pagoda Fountains show
11.30 p.m. At the appropriate time, take you to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport