Dear Charlie,
The trip was very interesting and very well organized. We enjoyed seeing a totally different part of China.
The guides were all competent and a nice companion during the trip. All cars were excellent and we felt really taken care of. The hotels were of different qualities, but I think the alternatives were not available. In kashgar, there is a Radisson Blue under construction, to be ready in Q2-2014, so soon. This might be a more expensive alternative for the hotel we had now, which is really run down over the years. In Xiahe, there were some issues with the drainage of the shower, also after we have switched room, but here there is no alternative and these are not really obstacles for us.
Thanks and best regards,
Marc.
China Odyssey Tour
Day 1 Lanzhou Arrival
Day 2 Lanzhou to Xiahe: Bingling Temple Grottoes
Day 3 Xiahe: Labrang Monastery, Nuns Monastery, Ganjia Grassland
Day 4 Xiahe to Lanzhou to Zhangye
Day 5 Zhangye to Jiayuguan: Danxia Landform, Dafo Temple (Giant Buddha Temple)
Day 6 Jiayuguan to Dunhuang: Jiayuguan Pass Cultural Scenery Area, Overhanging Great Wall, Mingsha Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring, Camel Riding
Day 7 Dunhuang: He Cang Ancient Town, Yadan National Geologic Park
Day 8 Dunhuang to Urumqi to Kashgar: Mogao Grottoes
Day 9 Kashagar: Karakul Lake, the Tomb of Mahmud Kashagari
Day 10 Kashgar: Sunday Bazaar, Mor Pagoda, Id Kah Mosque, Abakh Hoja Tomb, Old quarters
Day 11 Kashgar to Urumqi to Turpan
Day 12 Turpan: Jiaohe Ruins, Karez Irrigation System, Emin Minaret, Tuyu Valley
Day 13 Turpan Departure
