Overview
Following the footsteps of ancient Silk Road to Kuqa, a historical and cultural city in Xinjiang. Visit the stunning Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, which is earliest large-scale Grottoes in China with the most western geographical location. Enjoy the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon with natural wonders. * Private transportation with good AC * English Speaking Guide Service * Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off * 7/24 English Service Online
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water and paper napkins
- English Speaking Guide Service
What's Not Included
- Accommodation
- Tips for the Guide and Driver
- Meals
- Personal expense, some other activities not listed in the itinerary
- Entrance fee
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Meet your professional guide in the hotel lobby at the agreed time. The first stop in Kuqa is Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, as the one of the four grottoes in China, it is the oldest one, but many architectures and murals are in well preservation. here you will learn more about the culture and history of Buddhism and ancient Qiuci Kingdom.
Stop 2
After an exploration of Kizil Grottoes, proceed the journey to Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, which is the excellent geological park all over the world. It recorded the whole process of crustal movement in Xinjiang during the past 400 million years.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels