Silk Road Culinary Journey 7-Day Tour
7 Days · From $1,999
Discover the flavors of the ancient Silk Road on this 7-day culinary journey through Xi'an, Lanzhou, and Dunhuang, combining history, culture, and iconic regional cuisine.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Xi'an
Upon arrival in Xi'an by flight or train, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to rest after your journey.
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Day 2: Xi'an
After breakfast, visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Special Experience: Terracotta Warrior crafting workshop, where you can create or restore a clay warrior. After lunch, visit the Bell and Drum Towers and enjoy a cycling experience along Xi'an's Ancient City Wall. Special Experience: Hanfu (traditional Chinese attire) dressing experience. Stroll through the Muslim Quarter, Xi'an's most famous food street, known for halal snacks and Silk Road flavors. In the evening, visit Datang Everbright City.
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Day 3: Xi'an to Lanzhou
After breakfast, visit Tang Paradise Music & Dance Palace, where you will enjoy a Tang Dynasty cultural performance and a traditional dumpling banquet. In the afternoon, take a high-speed train to Lanzhou. Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
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Day 4: Lanzhou
Begin the day with panoramic views from White Pagoda Hill, followed by a walk across Zhongshan Bridge, known as the"First Bridge over the Yellow River." Visit the iconic Yellow River Mother Sculpture, a symbol of Lanzhou. Next, explore the Lanzhou Beef Noodle Museum, where you will learn about the city's most famous dish and try hand-pulling noodles yourself, guided by a local master. In the evening, explore Zhengning Road Night Market, sampling grilled skewers, fermented sweet rice, milk-egg rice wine, and spicy cold mung bean noodles.
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Day 5: Lanzhou to Dunhuang
After breakfast, transfer to Lanzhou Airport for your flight to Dunhuang. Upon arrival, your Dunhuang guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel for rest.
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Day 6: Dunhuang
After breakfast, visit the Mogao Caves, also known as the"Thousand Buddha Grottoes", a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the world's most extensive collection of Buddhist murals and sculptures. In the afternoon, explore Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, a breathtaking desert oasis famous for its "singing sandsand" crescent-shaped spring surrounded by dunes—one of Dunhuang's Eight Scenic Wonders.
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Day 7: Departure from Dunhuang
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport or train station according to your departure schedule, marking the end of your unforgettable Silk Road culinary journey.
What's Included
- ✓Costs for a private, air-conditioned business vehicle throughout the tour.
- ✓Services of a private English-speaking tour guide.
- ✓Hotels, entrance fees to scenic spots (first gate tickets), and meals as listed in the itinerary.
- ✓Travel insurance coverage during the tour (details available on the Insurance Policy page).
- ✓Inter-city flights or high-speed train travel.
- ✓24-hour customer service support during the trip.
- ✓Service fees, covering tour planning, handling, operation, and communication costs.
- ✗Chinese Visa fees.
- ✗Round-trip ticket. (We offer Air Ticket Booking Service, if you need it, please let us know.)
- ✗Personal expenses.
- ✗Meals, transportation transfers, and tourist attraction fees not listed in the itinerary.
- ✗Optional activities recommended at scenic spots or other commercial establishments.
- ✗Luggage overweight charges.
- ✗Optional activities provided by the driver or guide.
- ✗Personal Accident Insurance during Travel .
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