22 Days Laos-China-Kazakhstan Self-Driving Tour from Yunnan Mohan to Xinjiang Khorgas

Activities: Scenic drive north through lush rainforest landscapes. Pass Menglun Tropical Area, near the Xishuangbanna Botanical Garden region.
Accommodation: Mojiang

Activities: Drive into the mountainous regions of southern Yunnan. Arrival at Yuanyang, home of the world-famous rice terraces.
Accommodation: Yuanyang

Activities: Visit Yuanyang Rice Terraces, witnessing the layered fields reflecting sky and clouds.
Stop at Jianshui Ancient Town, known for its Confucian heritage and traditional architecture, then continue to Kunming.
Accommodation: Kunming

Activities: Long-distance drive via expressway into Sichuan. Arrive in Xichang, an ethnic Yi city with lakeside scenery and plateau climate.
Accommodation: Xichang

Activities: Drive to Leshan Giant Buddha, the world’s largest stone Buddha carved into a cliff overlooking three rivers.
Accommodation: Leshan

Activities: Drive to Chengdu, explore local teahouse culture or visit the Chengdu Panda Base to see giant pandas up close.
Accommodation: Chengdu

Activities: Drive north through scenic countryside, passing Jiange, famous for its ancient Shu Kingdom heritage.
Accommodation: Guangyuan

Activities: Drive across mountainous terrain into Shaanxi Province, arriving in Xi’an, the ancient Silk Road capital.
Accommodation: Xi’an

Activities: Full-day exploration of Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Bell & Drum Towers, and the Muslim Quarter.
Accommodation: Xi’an

Activities: Expressway drive to Lanzhou, a key Yellow River city and Silk Road hub.
Accommodation: Lanzhou

Activities: Visit Kumbum Monastery, a major Tibetan Buddhist center. Continue to Qinghai Lake, renowned for vast skies and lakeside grasslands.
Accommodation: Qinghai Lake

Activities: Scenic plateau drive back into Gansu. Experience changing landscapes from alpine grasslands to desert terrain.
Accommodation: Zhangye

Activities: Visit Zhangye Danxia Landform, famous for its rainbow-colored hills. Drive to Jiayuguan.
Accommodation: Jiayuguan

Activities: Visit Jiayu Pass, the western end of the Great Wall. Drive through desert landscapes to Dunhuang.
Accommodation: Dunhuang

Activities: Explore Mogao Caves, Singing Sand Dunes, and Crescent Moon Spring, iconic Silk Road landmarks.
Accommodation: Dunhuang

Activities: Drive along the ancient Silk Road corridor into Xinjiang.
Accommodation: Hami

Activities: Expressway drive to Turpan, one of the hottest and lowest cities in China.
Accommodation: Turpan

Activities: Visit Karez Well System, Grape Valley, Gaochang Ancient City, and Flaming Mountains, showcasing oasis civilization.
Accommodation: Turpan

Activities: Drive north across Xinjiang’s vast landscapes, experiencing desert-meets-mountain scenery.
Accommodation: Kuytun

Activities: Visit Sayram Lake, surrounded by alpine meadows, yurts, and snow-capped peaks. Continue to Huocheng.
Accommodation: Huocheng

Activities: Drive to Khorgas Border, complete customs and exit China into Kazakhstan.
Accommodation: None (Tour ends)