ITINERARY:
Day 1
Arrive in Beijing
On arrival, you will be met by our guide and transferred
to your hotel. Beijing is capital of China and China
's capital, political, economical and cutural center.For
rest time of the day ,you can refresh at hotel or
choose to explore the city.
Day 2
Beijing (B,L,D)
After breakfast,you will visit Tian'anmen Square,
located in the heart of the capital.It is the largest
one in the world. The Forbidden City(one of the greatest
feats of ancient Chinese architecture)is the next
place in today's morning tour.
Afternoon sightseeing includes Summer Palace- a former
summer resort area of the royal family, or a visit
to the Temple of Heaven where the emperors prayed
for good harvests. Enjoy the famous Beijing roast
duck for dinner in the evening.
Day 3
Beijing (B,L,D)
Full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark
of China. It is one of the most amazing feats of
manmade construction on earth visible from outer
space.
after lunch, a drive to the Ming Tombs along the
Sacred way with giant marble figures and animals
guarding the tomb area for deceased emperors of the
Ming Dynasty.
Peking Opera will be attended in the evening.
Day 4
Beijing / Xi'an (B,L,D)
Take a flight form Beijing to Xi'an in the morning,
the great ancient capital and the eastern end of
the Silk Road.After transfer to hotel and finish
lunch, city tour begins with a visit to the Big wild
Goose Pagoda which was built in 652 A.D. It contains
a large volume of Buddhist scripture which were obtained
from India by the eminent monk Xuanzang.
Day 5
Xi'an (B,L,D)
After breakfast ,you will visit the unparalleled
highlight of an excursion to the incredible Terra-Cotta
Warriors and Horses at the Tomb of Qin Shi Huang,
the first emperror of unified China. Added highlights
are visits to the Huaqing Hot Spring - a former resort
area especially for the emperor and royal family
and a visit to the Banpo Village - the remains of
a neolithic village dating back 6,000 years. Primitive
tools and household utensils are displayed in the
Banpo Museum.Tonight enjoy Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show.
Day 6
Xi'an / Lanzhou
VisitShaanxi historical museum-the main museums in
China which holds numerous unearthed cultural relics
of China., Xian City Wall-the old Tang Dynasty structure
boasting the most complete city wall that survives
through Chinese long history. The Grand Mosque. You
will be transferred to the airport in time for your
flight and fly to Lanzhou.
Day 7
Lanzhou / Xiahe
After breakfast, you will be drived to xiahe and
visit Labrang Monastery-One of the major monasteries
of the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) sect. The architectural
layout follows the Tibetan style, while the construction
patterns are mostly Tibetan, Han, or a mixture of
the two. The White Towers (in the northeast and in
the northwest) are very typical. Finaly,visit songke
Grassland.Stay overnight at Xiahe.
Day 8
Xiahe / Lanzhou
Be transfered back to Lanzhou today
Day 9
Lanzhou / Jiayuguan
Visit Cruise from Liujiaxia Gorge to Binglingsi(
fast boat), Binglingsi Thousand Buddha Caves.These
caves, which stretch for 200 meters, were built during
the Western Qin, North Wei, Sui, Tang, and Song,
Yuan, Ming, Qing dynasties (between the 3rd and 18th
centuries). They are highly valued for their contribution
to research into the history of Chinese painting,
and the spread of Buddhism during that time. Be transferred
to the railway station to catch the train to Jiayuguan.
Day 10 ( L, )
Jiayuguan
Visit The Jiayuguan Pass taht it was the last section
built by the Ming Dynasty. It was built in 1372,
and subsequently enlarged and strengthened, and was
known as 'the strongest pass under heaven at the
western end of the Great Wall . The Great Wall on
the Cliff, Weijin Tomb, Great Walls Museum.
Day 11 (B, L, )
Jiayuguan To Dunhuang
Visit Yulin Grattoes.These caves, with their murals
and sculptures, are in a valley among Qilin Mountain,
about 180kms from the Mogao Caves. The name is derived
from the elms in the valley, and as you travel along
the valley road you can easily imagine how it must
have been to be a poet or brave solder in the distant
past.
Day 12 (B, L, )
Dunhuang / Turpan
Visit Mogao Grottoes-Constructed over a millennium,
from the 4th to the 14th centuries, the caves hold
the world's richest treasure house of Buddhist sutras,
murals and sculptures.Cameras are not permitted.Echoing-Sand
Mountain, The Crescent Lake-Crescent Moon Spring
is 6km south of Dunhuang in the Singing Sands Mountains
and is quite literally an oasis in the desert. The
spring's name derives from the crescent moon shape
taken by the small pool of spring water between two
large sand dunes. Although the area is very dry,
the pool doesn't dry up as one might expect,
Be transferred to the railway station to catch the
train to Turpan.
Day 13 (B, L, )
Turpan
Visit Gaochang Ancient City.The city's name means
'the King City'. It was founded during the first
century B.C. and abandoned during the 15th century.Astana
Tombs-where the ancient people of the Gaochang city
are buried. It is famous for its terracotta figurines
and tomb paintings.The Flaming Mountain-Many years
of volcanic activity have formed the unique crisscrossing
gullies and ravines. During mid-afternoon the heat
becomes intense as the sun's rays are reflected off
the red rocks, as though the hillsides areengulfed
by tongues of fire, hence the name. Karez Well, Suleiman's
Minaret, Grape Valley.
Day 14 (B, L, )
Turpan To Urumchi
Visit Southern Pasture-The pasture, in the Tian Mountain
valley, is a very beautiful grazing area, with mountains,
valleys, fountains, waterfalls, cypress and pine
trees. The Terai Camp, The Erdaoqiao Bazaar- This
is the largest Uigur bazaar in Urumqi, where you'll
find a bustling market filled with fruit, clothing,
crafts, knives, carpets and more..
Day 15 (B, L, )
Urumchi To Kashgar
You will be transferred to the airport in time for
your flight and fly to Kashgar.
Visit Sunday bazaar, Abakh Khoja Tomb-The tomb served
as the family tomb of Abakh Khoja, the powerful ruler
of Kashgar in the 17th century who was revered as
a prophet and second only to Mohammed .
Day 16 (B, L, )
Kashgar To Urumchi
Visit Lake Karakuli- The lake is in Kashgar, about
1500 kilometers from Urumqi in southwest Xinjiang,
and about 3600 meters above sea level. Mount Muztagata
(said to be one of the five most beautiful mountains
in the world) provides a beautiful backdrop at 7546
meters with the nearby Gongeer Peaks rising to 7719
meters above sea level., Pass to Lake Kalakuli.You
will be transferred to the airport in time for your
flight and fly to Urumchi.
Day 17 (B, )
Urumchi To Shanghai
You will be transferred to the airport in time for
your flight and fly to Shanghai.
Day 18 (B, )
Shanghai
Visit Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden, Temple to the
city Gods, Oriental TV Tower, Shangcheng Acrobatics.
Day 19 (B,)
Shanghai To Departure City
You will be transferred to the airport in time for
your flight and fly to Departure City.
PRIVATE TOUR INCLUDES:
1. Entrance fee as it listed.
2. Scheduled sightseeing by private air-conditioned
deluxe coach with English-speaking guide
service
3. China domestic flights, with airport tax included.
4. Accommodations in 4/5-star deluxe hotel based
on twin sharing, with daily breakfast included.
5. Transfer service RT Airport-Hotel
6. Entrance fee in Schedule sightseeing.(exclude
Acrobatics show / Beijing Opera)
7. Meals
TOUR NOT INCLUDES:
1. Personal expenses.
2. Tipping to tour guide and drive.
3. Excess baggage.
4. International airtickets.
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