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Features
Embark on a remarkable 22-day self-driving adventure from Mohan, Yunnan to Khorgas, Xinjiang, crossing through the heart of China and experiencing diverse landscapes, cultures, and historical sites. This journey offers a unique opportunity to explore China's vast provinces, from the tropical landscapes of Yunnan to the arid deserts of Xinjiang, and then venture into Kazakhstan.
Overview
This tour covers significant regions including Yunnan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang, providing a comprehensive exploration of China's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The trip is designed for travel between March and November, offering favorable weather conditions for the diverse terrains encountered along the route.
Tour Highlights
- Yuanyang Rice Terraces: Witness the stunning sunrise and sunset over the terraced fields, cultivated by the Hani people for generations.
- Chengdu Panda Base: Visit the home of the adorable Giant Pandas and learn about conservation efforts.
- Xi’an: Explore the historical Terra-Cotta Warriors and ancient city walls.
- Kumbum Monastery: Discover the cultural and religious significance of this major Tibetan monastery.
- Qinghai Lake: Enjoy the serene beauty of China's largest saltwater lake.
- Dunhuang Mogao Caves: Marvel at the ancient Buddhist art and murals.
- Turpan: Experience the unique Karez well system and the ancient city of Gaochang.
- Sayram Lake: Enjoy the breathtaking alpine scenery and the largest lake in Xinjiang.
China Self-Driving Travel Tips
- Documentation: Ensure all necessary documents, including driver's license, vehicle registration, and travel permits, are in order.
- Navigation: Use reliable GPS and maps for accurate navigation.
- Fuel: Keep your fuel tank topped up, especially in remote areas where gas stations may be sparse.
- Accommodation: Pre-book hotels to ensure availability, particularly in tourist hotspots and during peak seasons.
- Local Laws: Familiarize yourself with local traffic regulations and driving customs in each region.
- Health and Safety: Carry a first-aid kit, stay hydrated, and be prepared for altitude changes, especially in regions like Qinghai and Xinjiang.
Day by Day Itinerary
Drive to Kunming via Jianshui ancient town. Enjoy on the road.
Yuanyang Rice Terrace: Hani People lived generation by generation, and famous by its sunrise/sunset for photographing.
Drive to Xichang by almost expressway.
Xichang:For Yi people’s living areas, with the Lake of Qinghai and sufficient sunshine, it’s an beautiful ethnic city for Chinese people’s holiday.
Drive to Chengdu by expressway for about 2.5 hours. Visit around in Chengdu after arrival.
Chengdu: Given its resident’s laid-back attitude and long-established penchant for hanging out in teahouses, it is frequently ranked among the nation’s most liveable cities. And it’s a historic city with above 2500 years already.
Chengdu Panda Base: where you can have a close touch with lovely Giant Panda.
Xi’an city: Its fabled past is a double-edged sword. Primed with the knowledge that this legendary city was once the terminus of the Silk Road and a melting pot of cultures and religions, as well as home to emperors, courtesans, poets, monks, merchants and warriors; visitors can feel let down by the roaring, modern-day version. But even though Xi’an’s glory days ended in the early 10th centtury, many elements of ancient Chang’an, the former Xi’an , are still present.
The options: the hundred years old city wall, drum tower, bell tower, and Shanxi Historical museum, one of the three best historical museums in China.
Drive to Dunhuang by expressway for about 7 hours. Have fun at Jiayuguan when via.
Jiayu Pass: the largest and most intact pass of the Great Wall of China.
Visit in Turpan. •Karez well system •Grape valley •Gaocang ancient town
•flaming mountain etc.
Drive to Huocheng for about 5-6 hours; enjoy on the road for mountain passes, yurts and yaks. Have fun at Sayram Lake when via.
Sayram Lake: located in the Bortala Prefecture near the Tian Shan Mountains, Xinjiang, China. In the Kazakh language Sayram means ‘blessing’. It is also known as Santai Haizi. It is the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang and also the highest.
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