Beijing & Xian & Shanghai & Silk Road 22 Days Tour
- Highlights :
- More than 2000 years of history endows Silk Road with series of human heritages. Also its unique geography make this road worthwhile exploring. Join our Silk Road tour packages to explore this mystrious land.
| Tour Code: | CN0014 | Special Offer: | $2778 |
| Cities Visited: | Beijing Shanghai Xian Luoshi Tulufan Wulumuqi | ||
- Overview
- Tour Itinerary
- Rate
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing
- Meet our tour guide at the airport and transfer to check in the hotel. Then you are free for the rest of the day on your own activities.
- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:
Day 2 Beijing
Today you will be guided to visit the worlds largest square Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden City. After breakfast, tour around the Temple of Heaven. We prepare Beijings most famous food Roasted Duck as your d..- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L D
Day 3 Beijing
Transfer to visit the Great Wall Mutianyu section after breakfast. In the afternoon continue to the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs.- Great Wall, Mutianyu: This section of Great Wall is less crowded. You may take cable car ..- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 4 Beijing
Urumqi
Leave Beijing for Urumqi by air. Before departure, visit the Summer Palace. Upon arrival in Urumqi, check in the hotel and have a good rest.- Summer Palace : The Summer Palace landscape, dominated by Longevity Hill and K..- Hotel: City Hotel Urumqi(Standard Class) Xinjiang Grand Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 5 Urumqi
Korla- Korla is the first stop in your Silk Road tour. Tiemwn Gate is the only site today. Tieme in Chinese means Iron Gate. It is an arduous pass that acts as the throat of Silk Road.
- Hotel: Petroleum Hotel()
- Meals:B L
Day 6 Korla
Kuqa- After breakfast in the hotel drive to Kuqa to visit the Subashi Ruins.- Subashi Ruins: Located abour 20 km away from Korla, Subashi Temple witnessed the rise and fall of Buddhism in this land in this mysterious land. It ..
- Hotel: Kuqa Hotel()
- Meals:B L
Day 7 Kuqa
Aksu- Today our guide will accompany you to the Thousand-Buddha Caves. It is the earliest Buddhist art treasure grove in China, even about one century earlier than the famous Mogao Grottoes in Gansu Provice.After the grove exp..
- Hotel: Hongfu Jinlan Hotel()
- Meals:B L
Day 8 Aksu
Kashgar- Transfer from Aksu to Kashgar by private vehicle. Check in the hotel, then free time for your own activities.
- Hotel:
- Meals:B L
Day 9 Kashgar
Karakuri Kashgar- Take car 191 kilometers from Kashgar to have a visit to the Karakuri Lake. Return to Kashgar to stay overnight.- Karakuri Lake: At the foot of Mt. Muztagata locates the Kurakuri Lake. It is about 3000 meters high above t..
- Hotel:
- Meals:B L
Day 10 Kashgar
Transfer back to Kashgar. Shoppping at local Big Bazzar. Then tour to Id Kah Mosque the biggest one in China, and the Tomb of Xiang Fei(fragrant concubine).Take a change to experience the local lively and flourishing Sun..- Hotel:
- Meals:B L
Day 11 Kashgar
Hotan- Transfer to Hotan after breakfast. Hotan was once known as the State of Yutian. It is an important city in southern Xinjiang and was once the major transport center of the southern route of the Silk Road. Visit the Yingi..
- Hotel: Hotan Hotel()
- Meals:B L
Day 12 Kashgar
Minifeng- After enjoying breakfast in the hotel, transfer to visit a walnut tree of hundred years old. Also you have the chance to see Paper Making. After that, drive to Minfeng. Check in the hotel and have a good rest. You may al..
- Hotel: Zhong Kun Guest House()
- Meals:B L
Day 13 Minfeng
Korla- You will be transferred to Korla by private vehicle in the morning, passing by the longest sand road in the world through theTaklamakan Desert. So you have the chance to enjoy the sightseeing of the desert scenery.
- Hotel: Petroleum Hotel()
- Meals:B L
Day 14 Korla
Turpan- Drive to Turpan after breakfast. Enjoy the Gobi scenery on the way. Upon arrival, check in the hotel and have a good rest.
- Hotel: Oasis Hotel Turpan()
- Meals:B L
Day 15 Turpan
Visit Gaochang Ruins in Gobi Desert, the Flaming Mountain and the BaizikeliThousand Buddha Cave.- Gobi Desert: The Gobi is the largest desert region in Asia. It covers area in China and southern Mongolia. The desert basi..- Hotel: Oasis Hotel Turpan()
- Meals:B L
Day 16 Turpan
Dunhuang
Todays highlights are the Ruins of Jiaohe and the Kan'erjing (Subterranean Canals).In the afternoon take the overnight train to Dunhuang.- Ruins of Jiaohe: The Ruins of Jiaobe City, or Yar City, are located 6.2 miles wes..- Hotel: Dunhuang Hotel(South or North Wing)()
- Meals:B L
Day 17 Dunhuang
- You may have snacks on the train carriage as breakfast before arriving in Dunhuang. Our local guide will meet you at the railway station. Tranfer to check in your Dunhuang hotel. Have a short rest and then transfer to th..
- Hotel: Dunhuang Hotel(South or North Wing)()
- Meals: L
Day 18 Dunhuang
Xi'an
Before flying to Xian, you have the chance to experience camel-riding. Upon arrival in Xian, transfer visit the City Wall. Then check in hotel and relax yourself.- Xi'an City Wall: Built in the Ming dynasty about 700 yea..- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 19 Xi'an
After hotel breakfast, drive to visit the imposing Terracotta Warriors and Horses.In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque. After dinner of Dumpling Banquet, enjoy a Tang Dynasty Singing&Dan..- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L D
Day 20 Xi'an
Shanghai
Free on your own activities until the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, there will be a Shanghai tour guide waiting you at the airport. He/She will accompany you to check in the hotel.Then you are free to plan your own a..- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 21 Shanghai
Our tour guide will pick you up in the hotel after you enjoy your breakfast. Then your Shanghai city tour begins. Todays attractions include: The Bund and the Yu Market. Farewell dinner will be served at Wangbaohe Restau..- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L D
Day 22 Shanghai
- Free until the transfer to airport to take your return flight. Home Sweet Home.
- Hotel:
- Meals:B
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your
travelling periods.
Quotation (The rate is calculated in US dollar for one person)Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons over 10 Single Room Supplement Tour Class Standard TBA $3725.00 $2778.00 $2298.00 $520.00 Deluxe TBA $4125.00 $3065.00 $2498.00 $640.00
* The rate may rise while in high reason and special events/holidays, depending on your departure date.
* The rate for some special holidays/events , such as the National Holiday(1st-7th Oct),
Chinese Spring Festival and Shanghai F1, would be much higher than usual days.
We suggest you not to travel during those periods. But it is surely OK if you would
like to plan your tour at that time. We promise that we will do our best to offer you tours of high quality.
Price Inclusions:- Entrance Fees listed in the itinerary.
- Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another similar restaurant. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We try to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts are supplied, however there may be only Chinese breakfast is prepared in some remote places. - Private Transfers for the itinerary listed above.
- Guide:
A private English-speaking guide and a private driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. - Hotels: (based on standard twin sharing)
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
China Entry Visa Fees - Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses:
- Meals:
Any meals which are not listed in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing
- Meet our tour guide at the airport and transfer to check in the hotel. Then you are free for the rest of the day on your own activities.
- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 2 Beijing
Today you will be guided to visit the worlds largest square Forbidden City ." class="org2"rel="nofollow">Tiananmen Square , followed by the Forbidden City . After breakfast, tour around the Temple of Heaven . We prepare Beijings most famous food Roasted Duck as your dinner today.
- The Tian'anmen Square: It is the largest city square in the world , representing symbol of China's national pride, surrounded by many grand buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City ), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
- The Forbidden City Built from 1406-1420 during the Ming Dynasty, the Imperial Palace, popularly known as the Forbidden City , was the permanent residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911). It covers over 720,000 square meters of floor space, with more than 8,700 rooms, surrounded by city wall as high as ten meters and a city moat as wide as 52 meters.
- Temple of Heaven : At the Temple of Heaven Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911) worshipe315d Heaven and prayed for good harvests. A masterpiece of the Ming and Qing architectural art and a precious example of China's ancient architecture, the Temple of Heaven is the largest architectural group for worshipping Heaven in the world. In 1961, it was listed by the State Council as a key monument under state protection." In 1998, it was recognized by UNESCO as a human heritage of the world.- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 3 Beijing
Transfer to visit the Great Wall Mutianyu section after breakfast. In the afternoon continue to the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs .
- Great Wall, Mutianyu : This section of Great Wall is less crowded. You may take cable car to a good section where you may walk along the wall. Then you may have a sight of the surroundings.Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Sacred Way ( Ming Tombs ): Beijing is ever the capital of Ming Dyansty. Ming Tombs are where 13 Kings of Ming are buried. Sacred Way is an attractive tree-lined way leading to the Ming Tombs . It is bordered by 12 sets of animal and human statues, and includes the attractive Great Red Gate.- Hotel: Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel(Standard Class) Holiday Inn Central Plaza,Beijing(Deluxe Class)
Day 4 Beijing
Urumqi
Leave Beijing for Urumqi by air. Before departure, visit the Summer Palace . Upon arrival in Urumqi, check in the hotel and have a good rest.
- Summer Palace : The Summer Palace landscape, dominated by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is water surface. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, garden and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural artifacts, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection.
- Urumqi: The most inland city in the world. In ancient Mongolian, Urumqi means a beautiful pasture land. Now it is the capital city of Xinjiang Province.- Hotel: City Hotel Urumqi(Standard Class) Xinjiang Grand Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 5 Urumqi
Korla- Korla is the first stop in your Silk Road tour. Tiemwn Gate is the only site today. Tieme in Chinese means Iron Gate. It is an arduous pass that acts as the throat of Silk Road.
- Hotel: Petroleum Hotel()
Day 6 Korla
Kuqa- After breakfast in the hotel drive to Kuqa to visit the Subashi Ruins.
- Subashi Ruins: Located abour 20 km away from Korla, Subashi Temple witnessed the rise and fall of Buddhism in this land in this mysterious land. It was firstly built about 2000 years ago. It developed prosperously since Sui Dynasty about 1400 years ago. There were about 10,000 monks at its peak time. But this temple was damaged in 19th century because of war. Now only ruins of the temple are left. But tourists still can imagine its past splendor at the view of the left pagodas, murals and walls. - Hotel: Kuqa Hotel()
Day 7 Kuqa
Aksu- Today our guide will accompany you to the Thousand-Buddha Caves. It is the earliest Buddhist art treasure grove in China, even about one century earlier than the famous Mogao Grottoes in Gansu Provice.
After the grove exploration, transfer to Aksu and check in the hotel. - Hotel: Hongfu Jinlan Hotel()
Day 8 Aksu
Kashgar- Transfer from Aksu to Kashgar by private vehicle. Check in the hotel, then free time for your own activities.
- Hotel:
Day 9 Kashgar
Karakuri Kashgar- Take car 191 kilometers from Kashgar to have a visit to the Karakuri Lake. Return to Kashgar to stay overnight.
- Karakuri Lake: At the foot of Mt. Muztagata locates the Kurakuri Lake. It is about 3000 meters high above the sea level. This lake is surrounded by moutains. In front of the lake is a vast pasture where you will see roaming herds and flocks. - Hotel:
Day 10 Kashgar
Transfer back to Kashgar. Shoppping at local Big Bazzar. Then tour to Id Kah Mosque the biggest one in China, and the Tomb of Xiang Fei(fragrant concubine).Take a change to experience the local lively and flourishing Sunday Market. Visit the biggest Mosque in China Id Kah Mosque and the Abakh Khoja Tomb known as the Tomb of Xiang Fei in China.
- Id Kah Mosque: The Id Kah mosque is a mosque located in Kashgar, Xinjiang, in the western People's Republic of China. It is the largest mosque in China. Every Friday, it houses nearly 10,000 worshippers and may accommodate up to 20,000.
- Big Bazzar: Kashi is the biggest collecting and distributing center in the region. The big bazaar is an attractive place, garden-like and comprehensive. The Big Bazaar of Kashi lies in the eastern bank of the Tuman River at the northeastern corner of the city. It is the biggest market in the city. It is also known as the "Mid-Asia Goods Fair". There are 5,000 stalls in the bazaar and the goods come from inland China, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Pakistan and West Asia.
- Tomb of Xiang Fei: It is known as Abakh Khoja, the most powerful ruler of Kashgar in 17th century. This tomb is the family tomb of Abakn Khoja. One of the family member was Emperor Qianlongs favorite concubine, that Xiang Fei(fragrant concubine). It is said that she was also buried there.- Hotel:
Day 11 Kashgar
Hotan- Transfer to Hotan after breakfast. Hotan was once known as the State of Yutian. It is an important city in southern Xinjiang and was once the major transport center of the southern route of the Silk Road. Visit the Yingisar Uigur Knife Making on the way to Hotan.
- Hotel: Hotan Hotel()
Day 12 Kashgar
Minifeng- After enjoying breakfast in the hotel, transfer to visit a walnut tree of hundred years old. Also you have the chance to see Paper Making. After that, drive to Minfeng. Check in the hotel and have a good rest. You may also go to a local bazaar to find some local product as you like.
- Hotel: Zhong Kun Guest House()
Day 13 Minfeng
Korla- You will be transferred to Korla by private vehicle in the morning, passing by the longest sand road in the world through theTaklamakan Desert. So you have the chance to enjoy the sightseeing of the desert scenery.
- Hotel: Petroleum Hotel()
Day 14 Korla
Turpan- Drive to Turpan after breakfast. Enjoy the Gobi scenery on the way. Upon arrival, check in the hotel and have a good rest.
- Hotel: Oasis Hotel Turpan()
Day 15 Turpan
Visit Gaochang Ruins in Gobi Desert, the Flaming Mountain and the Baizikeli
Thousand Buddha Cave.
- Gobi Desert: The Gobi is the largest desert region in Asia. It covers area in China and southern Mongolia. The desert basins of the Gobi are bounded by the Altai Mountains and the grasslands and steppes of Mongolia on the north, by the Tibetan Plateau to the southwest, and by the North China Plain to the southeast. The Gobi is made up of several distinct ecological and geographic regions based on variations in climate and topography. This desert is the fourth largest in the world.
- Flaming Moutain: Situated in the middle of the Turpan Basin, the Flaming Mountain s are called Kiziltag by the local people, which mean "Red Mountains." The mountains stretch 62 miles from east to west and are 6.2 miles wide, ranging up to 1,640 feet in height. They are formed from russet sandstone, conglomerate and mudstone, which sparkle under the blazing sun. They contained the mountain pass to enter the city of Gaochang. Tourists who come to the Flaming Mountain s are surprised to see that the valley called the Grape Valley is covered with a large belt of fresh green plants and is right at the foot of the Flaming Mountain s.
- Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave : The Bizaklik Thousand-Buddha Grottoes are some of the most famous grottoes in Xinjiang, and are situated about 21 miles northeast of Turpan. The earliest of the Thousand-Buddha Grottoes were built in the Tang Dynasty. Only sixty-four grottoes remain today. Most of the paintings in the grottoes have been destroyed, and only a few remain as colorful as they once were. On both sides of many of the statues are two rows of Buddhist scripture written in Han and Huihu, revealing the prevalence of Buddhism in the Western Regions.- Hotel: Oasis Hotel Turpan()
Day 16 Turpan
Dunhuang
Todays highlights are the Ruins of Jiaohe and the Kan'erjing (Subterranean Canals).
In the afternoon take the overnight train to Dunhuang.
- Ruins of Jiaohe: The Ruins of Jiaobe City, or Yar City, are located 6.2 miles west of Turpan on a raised section between two riverbeds in the Yarnaz Valley Village. Two rivers like a deserted islet surround them. It is a key historical and cultural site under state protection. The remains of the ancient city represent the architecture of post-Tang Dynasty. Tourists can clearly distinguish which are houses, government offices, and temples.
- Kan'erjing: Many of the Kan'erjing are distributed mainly in Turpan, Hami, and Kuqa areas. The largest number of subterranean canals, about 1,200 canals in total, resides in Turpan alone.
A Kan'erjing is made up of vertical shafts and subterranean canals that surface in the form of ditches and small ponds. A vertical shaft can be as deep as 230 feet and a subterranean canal can be about 6.2 miles long.
- Hotel: Dunhuang Hotel(South or North Wing)()
Day 17 Dunhuang
- You may have snacks on the train carriage as breakfast before arriving in Dunhuang. Our local guide will meet you at the railway station. Tranfer to check in your Dunhuang hotel. Have a short rest and then transfer to the Mogao Grottoes, followed by Dunhuang Museum if time permits.
- Hotel: Dunhuang Hotel(South or North Wing)()
Day 18 Dunhuang
Xi'an
Before flying to Xian, you have the chance to experience camel-riding. Upon arrival in Xian, transfer visit the City Wall. Then check in hotel and relax yourself.
- Xi'an City Wall: Built in the Ming dynasty about 700 years ago, the wall measures around 13.9 km in circumference, 12 meters in height, 18 meters wide at its base while 15 meters wide on the top.
- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 19 Xi'an
After hotel breakfast, drive to visit the imposing Terracotta Warriors and Horses.
In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque. After dinner of Dumpling Banquet, enjoy a Tang Dynasty Singing&Dancing Show.
- The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses : are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.
- Big Goose Pagoda : The pagoda (7 floors,64.5meters high) where widely renowned Master Xuanzang (Monk Tripitaka) stored his classics brought from India.
- The Grand Mosque : one of the four most famous mosques in china. It is famous not only for its long history, some 1200 years, but also its particular design of mixed architecturecombibation of traditional Muslim and Chinese styles.- Hotel: City Hotel Xian(Standard Class) Grand New World Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 20 Xi'an
Shanghai
Free on your own activities until the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, there will be a Shanghai tour guide waiting you at the airport. He/She will accompany you to check in the hotel.Then you are free to plan your own activities. We suggest you go to Nanjing Road .It is regarded as China No.1 Pedestrian Street.
- Nanjing Road : Shanghai's main shopping street, enjoying the fame as "the No.1 commercial street of China", also it is one of the most prosperous streets in Asia.
- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 21 Shanghai
Our tour guide will pick you up in the hotel after you enjoy your breakfast. Then your Shanghai city tour begins. Todays attractions include: The Bund and the Yu Market . Farewell dinner will be served at Wangbaohe Restaurant where provides the most famous Shanghai Cuisine. After dinner, the tour guide will take you to appriciate Portman Acrobatic Show.
- The Bund : also called the Zhongshan Road, is a famous waterfront and regarded as the symbol of Shanghai for hundreds of years, winding a 1500 meters (less than one mile) length. Walking along the Bund, which is at the west shore of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower can be seen on the opposite side and also the Jin Mao Tower .Being one of the Top Ten Shanghai Attractions, the Bund is a really beautiful and special place which is worth visiting
- Yu Market : Specializing in traditional arts and crafts, Yu Market looks like a temple, viewing outside . The architactures there are in traditionsl Chinese style.
- Hotel: Zhongya Hotel Shanghai(Standard Class) River Bund Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 22 Shanghai
- Free until the transfer to airport to take your return flight. Home Sweet Home.
- Hotel:
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your
travelling periods.
Quotation (The rate is calculated in US dollar for one person)Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons over 10 Single Room Supplement Tour Class Standard TBA $3725.00 $2778.00 $2298.00 $520.00 Deluxe TBA $4125.00 $3065.00 $2498.00 $640.00
* The rate may rise while in high reason and special events/holidays, depending on your departure date.
* The rate for some special holidays/events , such as the National Holiday(1st-7th Oct),
Chinese Spring Festival and Shanghai F1, would be much higher than usual days.
We suggest you not to travel during those periods. But it is surely OK if you would
like to plan your tour at that time. We promise that we will do our best to offer you tours of high quality.
Price Inclusions:- Entrance Fees listed in the itinerary.
- Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another similar restaurant. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We try to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts are supplied, however there may be only Chinese breakfast is prepared in some remote places. - Private Transfers for the itinerary listed above.
- Guide:
A private English-speaking guide and a private driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. - Hotels: (based on standard twin sharing)
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
China Entry Visa Fees - Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses:
- Meals:
Any meals which are not listed in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
