Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01 Beijing

Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. You are greeted by your guide at the airport and transferred to the hotel.

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Down TownHotel   4-star

Day 02 Beijing (AB, L, SD)

The highlight today is a visit to the Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese ancient civilization and to the Ming Tombs, the burial grounds for the 13 Ming Dynasty emperors. Attend a Beijing Roast Duck banquet in the evening.

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Down TownHotel  4-star

Day 03 Beijing (AB, L, D)

Morning program takes you to Tian An Men Square and the Forbidden City, the residence of emperors for more than 500 years. Afternoon sightseeing features the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests and the Summer Palace, a summer resort for Empress Dowager Ci Xi.

Accommodation:Holiday Inn Down TownHotel  4-star

Day 04 Beijing/Urumqi (AB, L, D)

In the morning, you will fly to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang Ugur Autonomous Region. Check into the hotel. Continue to visit the Nanshan Pasture to enjoy the life of the minorities in Xinjiang.

Accommodation:Xinjiang Grand Hotel  4-star

Day 05 Urumqi (AB, L, D)

Take full day tour to the Heaven Lake and enjoy the lake cruise. If time permits you can also visit the Bazaar- local market.

Accommodation:Xinjiang Grand Hotel  4-star

Day 06 Urumqi/Turpan (AB, L, D)

in the morning drive to Turpan, the second lowest place in China and the oasis in the desert. On you way, visit the Ruins of ancient Jiaohe city and the Flaming Mountain.

Accommodation:Oasis Hotel (local best)  3-star

Day 07 Turpan/Dunhuang (B, L, D)

Today you will visit the Grape Valley where the well-known seedless grapes growing, the Astana ancient tombs and Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Cave. There the water system is very different. People call it Karez Underground Irrigation Well. After dinner travel to Dunhuang by overnight soft-sleeper train.

Accommodation:International Hotel  3-star

Day 08 Dunhuang (B, L, D)

In the morning, you arrive at Liu Yuan railway station. After breakfast, take coach to Dun Huang. Have a tour to the Singing Sand Dune and Moon Lake.

Accommodation:International Hotel  3-star

Day 09 Dunhuang/Xian (B, L, D)

Today's tour takes you to the famous Mogao Grottoes where contains over thousand pieces of frescoes and Buddha status. It started from 220 BC and over 500 caves remained. Now it is the largest treasure house of Buddhism in the world. Take later flight to Xian and check into the hotel.

Accommodation:Aurum International Hotel  4-star

Day 10 Xian (AB, L, SD)

A full day tour recalls the glories of ancient Xian as you visit the burial site of an incredible army of 8000 lifelike Terra-cotta soldiers. After lunch, you will enjoy a city tour including the majestic Wild Goose Pagoda and the ancient City Wall. At that night you can enjoy two specialties, Xian Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show at Shaanxi Grand Theatre.

Accommodation:Aurum International Hotel  4-star

Day 11 Xian/Shanghai (AB, L, D)

Fly to Shanghai, China's financial and commercial center. You will be met by your guide and transferred to the hotel. After lunch, continue to visit the city's major attractions, including the Yu Garden at the Old Quarter, the Jade Buddha Temple, the famous Bund and Nanjing Road at the shopping center.

Accommodation:Ocean Hotel   4-star

Day 12 Shanghai (AB)

Free day.

Accommodation:Ocean Hotel   4-star

Day 13 Shanghai (AB)

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

    B-- Breakfast        L-- Lunch        D-- Dinner

Tour Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Tour Inclusions

Internal flights & taxes and train tickets;

Hotels with daily breakfasts;

Daily lunches or dinners at China's finest restaurants;

Excellent individual guide & driver;

 Private air-conditioned car or van;

Entrance fees to all tourist sites;

Two bottles of mineral water per day;

Government taxes;