Great Wall of China
Soak up far reaching views from one of the largest and most intact passes of the Great Wall of China.
Journey through remote Western China skirting the Gobi Desert, visiting the silk route city of Kashgar, ancient sites and the iconic Great Wall of China before journeying by train to the ‘Roof of the World’.
Soak up far reaching views from one of the largest and most intact passes of the Great Wall of China.
Shop for exotic produce at Kashgar market.
Journey to Lhasa on the worlds highest rail pass, some three miles above sea level.
Scale dunes by camel and seek out ancient Buddhist artwork at Magao Thousand Buddha Caves.
This lovely itinerary combines some of China’s less visited areas with the spiritual city of Lhasa, staying in a combination of 5 star hotels and the comfortable Shangri La Express train. These remote areas, away from the normal tourist trail can often be harder to access with sometimes simple accommodation. However, this itinerary removes any hassle plus the bonus of extremely comfortable accommodation. Travel on the highest rail pass in the world before spending three days exploring the beautiful palaces and Buddhist shrines on the ‘Roof of the World’. A perfect holiday for those with an adventurous spirit who don’t wish to forgo comfort.
Day 1
Urumqi
Day 2
Urumqi
Day 3
Kashgar
Day 4
Kashgar
Day 5
Turpan
Day 6
Dunhuang
Day 7
Jiayuguan
Day 8
Xining
Day 9
Golmund
Day 10
Golmund - Lhasa
Days 11-12
Lhasa
Day 13
Lhasa
Day 1
Urumqi
Day 2
Urumqi
Explore the Provincial Museum, home to fascinating artefacts including ancient Caucasian mummies.
Day 3
Kashgar
Shop for exotic produce at Kashgar market.
Day 4
Kashgar
Day 5
Turpan
Visit the ancient city of Jiaohe and the world famous irrigation system at Karez.
Day 6
Dunhuang
Scale dunes by camel and seek out ancient Buddhist artwork at Magao Thousand Buddha Caves.
Day 7
Jiayuguan
Soak up far reaching views from one of the largest and most intact passes of the Great Wall of China.
Day 8
Xining
Day 9
Golmund
Day 10
Golmund - Lhasa
Journey to Lhasa on the worlds highest rail pass, some three miles above sea level.
Days 11-12
Lhasa
Explore the palaces and Buddhist sites of Lhasa.
Day 13
Lhasa
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Tibet is best visited between May and October when the warmer weather has melted the snow and roads are passable. Autumn and Spring are also incredibly pretty times to visit offering autumnal colours and wildflower carpets.
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