From Silk Road to Tianshan | 12-Day Journey

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NobleVoya · Less Road. More Xinjiang.

From Silk Road to Tianshan

12 days · A journey to shape around your time

A 12-day starting route through the Silk Road and Western China. Shape the connections, stays and daily rhythm around your group.

Make this journey your own. We’ll confirm your stays, access and inclusions for your dates before you book.

RV + MPV + High-Speed Rail · may to october

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Less Road. More Xinjiang.

Your journey, in five answers.

Who is this journey for?

Travellers drawn to Silk Road art, desert landscapes and heritage, travelling with their own companions.

Why is this route different?

Explore Dunhuang and Jiayuguan with rail connections before switching to an RV for Nalati and Sayram Lake.

How do we make the most of your time?

TIME AT A GLANCE

Sayram Lake · Days 10–11

On the road
RV arrival & returnDriving hours confirmed for your dates
In the destination
Lake visit + next morningTime to explore
Overnight
Sayram Lake RV CampInside the scenic area

See how these days balance travel and exploring. Timing varies with the season, traffic and opening hours.

Connections on this route
Rail connectionDay 4 · Dunhuang→Jiayuguan (high-speed train)→Jiayuguan Pass→Overhanging Great Wall
Rail connectionDay 6 · Jiayuguan→Urumqi (high-speed train)

Your journey includes private transfers and local touring. We’ll help you plan each travel day, including station or airport connections and stops.

Where do you sleep?

  • Dunhuang Huaxia Hotel
  • Jiayuguan hotel base
  • Nalati Valley RV Camp
  • Sayram Lake RV Camp

Your proposal will name your hotel or camp and outline its facilities.

What does a day actually feel like?

Day 10 Yining→Sayram Lake

RV to Sayram Lake with planned access. Overnight at Sayram Lake RV Camp inside the scenic area.

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Your route, day by day

Tap a day for the details. Hotels, access and inclusions are confirmed for your dates.

Day 1Arrive Dunhuang

Private business vehicle pickup, check into Huaxia Hotel Dunhuang.

Day 2Dunhuang→Mogao Caves→Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Lake

Private vehicle to Mogao Caves and Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Lake. Stay another night at Huaxia Hotel Dunhuang.

Day 3Dunhuang→Dunhuang Academy→Dunhuang Museum→Encore Dunhuang Show

Private vehicle: hands-on craft at Dunhuang Academy (Guangong Cup or mural painting), expert-led museum tour, evening “Encore Dunhuang” performance. Stay at Huaxia Hotel Dunhuang.

Day 4Dunhuang→Jiayuguan (high-speed train)→Jiayuguan Pass→Overhanging Great Wall

Private transfer to station, high-speed train to Jiayuguan. Upon pickup, visit Jiayuguan Pass and Overhanging Great Wall. Stay at a 5-star hotel in Jiayuguan.

Day 5Jiayuguan→Rainbow Danxia→Jiayuguan

Private vehicle to Rainbow Danxia Scenic Area, then return to Jiayuguan. Stay another night at the same 5-star hotel.

Day 6Jiayuguan→Urumqi (high-speed train)

Private transfer to station, high-speed train to Urumqi. Upon arrival, private pickup and check into a 5-star hotel in Urumqi.

Day 7Urumqi→Heavenly Lake→Grand Bazaar

Private vehicle to Heavenly Lake, then back to the Grand Bazaar for evening food exploration. Stay at a 5-star hotel in Urumqi.

Day 8Urumqi→Dushanzi Grand Canyon→Duku Highway→Nalati Grassland

RV departure: Dushanzi Grand Canyon, scenic drive along Duku Highway, then VIP entry to Nalati. Stay at Valley Camp in RV, enjoy sunset and stargazing.

Day 9Nalati→Sky Meadow→Six-Star Street→Yining

Early morning sunrise, then RV with VIP access to Nalati Sky Meadow. Evening free time at Six-Star Street in Yining. Check into a 5-star hotel in Yining.

Day 10Yining→Sayram Lake

RV to Sayram Lake with VIP access. Overnight at Sayram Lake RV Camp inside the scenic area.

Day 11Sayram Lake→Urumqi

RV morning: continue lakeside tour. Afternoon drive back to Urumqi for a 5-star hotel.

Day 12Urumqi→airport drop-off

Private business vehicle transfer to Urumqi airport according to your flight. End of services.

Get to know your journey.

A route around your time

Tell us about your Xinjiang trip.

Your dates. Your companions. The places you want to stay. We’ll suggest how to connect them.

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