12 Hotels
China Silk Road
China’s Silk Road is an ancient trade route that linked China with the empires of the west. A mere mention of the name evokes images of camel caravans carrying spools of silk through shifting sands and high mountain passes. Retrace the footsteps of the ancient traders and discover the myriad of secrets that await you on your journey across the dusty plains and arid deserts of the Silk Road.
At over 2,000 years old, the Silk Road is rich in history and carves its way through some of China’s most spectacular landscapes. Journey across the Gansu corridor visiting the Thousand Buddha caves of the Mogao Grottoes and the Rainbow Mountains of the Zhangye Danxia Geopark. Discover the ‘mouth of china’ at the Jiayuguan Fort, where the Great Wall crosses the Gobi desert, take camel rides to ‘the singing sand mountain’ of Mingsha Shan and sleep under canvas at Badain Jaran. Follow in the steps of Tibetan nomads and ride horses through the Songke Grassland as you discover the ancient legends of the Silk Road.
Grand Mercure Urumqi Hualing
Urumqi, China
Well-appointed rooms, wonderful service, good choice of dining options and superb facilities make the Grand Mercure Urumqi Hualing, the prime choice for accommodation in this bustling city surrounded by beautiful mountains and pastureland.
Hilton Urumqi
Urumqi, China Silk Road, China
The Hilton Urumqi is a contemporary hotel set at the heart of this remote city in northwest China, at the foot of the Tien Shan mountains, once part of the ancient Silk Road that connected Europe with the east.
Kashgar Radisson Blu
Kashgar, China
An upscale hotel in central Kashgar on the banks of the Kirzlesu River, the Radisson Blu is one of the top places to stay in this bustling city, with tastefully-appointed rooms, helpful staff, excellent dining options, indoor pool and health club.
Norden Camp
Xiahe, China Silk Road, China
Run and staffed by nomads, Norden Camp is an extraordinary option in the slender province of Gansu on the Tibetan Plateau. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience and immerse in Tibetan culture as well as enjoying the most inspiring landscape.
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Plaza Holiday Inn Hotel
Jiayuguan, China
A wonderful refuge after a day of sightseeing and travelling, the Plaza Holiday Inn Jiayuguan offers plush and comfortable accommodation with a range of dining options, gym, beauty salon with massage services and games room.
Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel
Dunhuang, China
Designed to resemble an ancient fort, the Silk Road Dunhuang seamlessly blends traditional Chinese architecture with modern hotel amenities creating a delightfully rustic and atmospheric property on the edge of the glorious Mingsha Sand Dunes.
Tuha Huozhou Hotel
Turpan, China
The Tuha Huozhou Hotel is centrally located close to the Turpan Museum, offering comfortable rooms with en-suite bathroom, a Chinese restaurant, lobby bar, karaoke and chess room.
Yue Xing Jin Jiang International Hotel
Kashgar, China Silk Road, China
An international style hotel in central Kashgar, Yue Xing Jin Jiang Hotel features 323 spacious rooms & suites that provides comfortable stay in this remote corner of Western China.
Zhangye Lvzhou Holiday Hotel
Zhangye, China
Zhangye Lvzhou Holiday hotel lies close to the heart of Zhangye city and provides easy access to main attractions of Zhangye. With 117 modern and well-appointed rooms, the hotel is a great base to explore the region.
Kuqa Grand Hotel
Kuqa, China
A welcome refuge for those travelling the great Silk Road, the Kuche Grand Hotel provides comfortable accommodation with modern furnishings, lobby restaurant, indoor pool, gym, karaoke and nightclub.