14-Day Silk Road RouteDestinations: Beijing- Xian- Jiayuguan- Dunhuang- Turpan- Urumqi- Kashgar- Urumqi- Shanghai
Departure & Grade: Economy value is available every Wednesday!
Daily Itinerary Briefings1st Day: Arrival in Beijing
You'll be met upon arrival at the Capital Airport of Beijing with comfortable private transfer and check into your hotel. The left hours of the day are for free individual activities. No scheduled program is arranged.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing2nd Day: Beijing (B+L+D)
You will be thrilled the whole day when you visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city squares in the world; the Forbidden City - the imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Temple of Heaven - once was the royal temple. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served as Welcome Dinner at a well-known restaurant. The cheering Peking Opera (the national opera) is scheduled as evening delight after dinner.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing3rd Day: Beijing (B+L)
You will be accompanied by our local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants near the Great Wall to have a decent meal -Sichuan food, for lunch. The visits continue to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing4th Day: Beijing - Xian (B+L)
After the morning duration at the Royal Garden - Summer Palace, head for Xian by flight. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local professional tour guide. Visit the ancient City Wall on the way and then be transferred to check in at the well selected hotel.
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
5th Day: Xian (B+L+D)
You will have a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum which is said to be the Eighth Wonder of the world. Drive back by highway to downtown to have a decent lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque In the evening, we arrange the Dumpling Banquet which is unique in Xian, the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is scheduled afterwards.
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
6th Day: Xian - Jiayuguan (B+L)
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
5th Day: Xian (B+L+D)
You will have a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum which is said to be the Eighth Wonder of the world. Drive back by highway to downtown to have a decent lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque In the evening, we arrange the Dumpling Banquet which is unique in Xian, the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show is scheduled afterwards.
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
6th Day: Xian - Jiayuguan (B+L)
Have the last Xian stop to the Provincial History Museum. A la carte lunch is served at a famous restaurant as well. Head for Jiayuguan by flight. Upon arrival, your will be met by the professional tour guide and transferred to the hotel.
Accommodation: Chang Cheng Hotel
Accommodation: Chang Cheng Hotel
7th Day: Jiayuguan (B+L)
Visit the Jiayuguan Pass, the Wei-Jin Art Gallery and the First Fire Tower of Great Wall.
Accommodation: Chang Cheng Hotel
8th Day: Jiayuguan - Dunhuang (B+L)
Accommodation: Chang Cheng Hotel
8th Day: Jiayuguan - Dunhuang (B+L)
Drive to Dunhuang and transfer to the hotel. Start an amusive camel-riding experience to Echoing-Sand Dune and Crescent Lake.
Accommodation: Building No. 8 of Dunhuang Hotel
Accommodation: Building No. 8 of Dunhuang Hotel
9th Day: Dunhuang - Turpan (B+L+D)
Visit the Mogao Grottoes, a shrine of Buddhist art treasures and the Dunhuang Museum. This evening, head for Turpan by the overnight sleeper train.
Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train
Accommodation: an overnight soft sleeper train
10th Day: Turpan (B+L)
The train will reach Turpan this morning, your will be met by your local professional tour guide and transferred to the hotel. The first stop of Turpan focus on the Jiaohe Ruins, which is known as the largest, oldest and best-preserved earthen city in the world. As a leading way of fetching water in the past, the visit to Karez Well will inspire your interest. Then conclude the day by visit to the Sugong Pagoda.
Accommodation: Oasis Hotel
The train will reach Turpan this morning, your will be met by your local professional tour guide and transferred to the hotel. The first stop of Turpan focus on the Jiaohe Ruins, which is known as the largest, oldest and best-preserved earthen city in the world. As a leading way of fetching water in the past, the visit to Karez Well will inspire your interest. Then conclude the day by visit to the Sugong Pagoda.
Accommodation: Oasis Hotel
11th Day: Turpan - Urumqi - Kashgar (B+L)
The Turpan tour continue with the Gaochang Ruins in the morning, then head for Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave, the most valuable Buddhist caves in Turpan and have a glimpse of the legendary Flaming Hill in the novel of 'The Journey to the West'. After that, transfer you to Urumqi and connect the flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, you will be met by professional tour guide and transferred to the hotel.
Accommodation: the local best hotel
The Turpan tour continue with the Gaochang Ruins in the morning, then head for Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave, the most valuable Buddhist caves in Turpan and have a glimpse of the legendary Flaming Hill in the novel of 'The Journey to the West'. After that, transfer you to Urumqi and connect the flight to Kashgar. Upon arrival, you will be met by professional tour guide and transferred to the hotel.
Accommodation: the local best hotel
12th Day: Kashgar - Urumqi (B+L)
A new day exploration start from a tour to the Id Kah Mosque located on the center of square in Kashgar City, then visit a Sunday Market, follow a tour to the Abakh Khoja Tomb which admired as a well-preserved Islamic architectural complex. Head for Urumqi by flight and be met to transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: Xinjiang Grand Hotel - former Holiday Inn Hotel
A new day exploration start from a tour to the Id Kah Mosque located on the center of square in Kashgar City, then visit a Sunday Market, follow a tour to the Abakh Khoja Tomb which admired as a well-preserved Islamic architectural complex. Head for Urumqi by flight and be met to transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: Xinjiang Grand Hotel
- former Holiday Inn Hotel13th Day: Urumqi - Shanghai (B+L+D)
Head for shanghai by flight and transfer to the hotel. Go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden, walk around Bund area along the Hangpu River and visit a local family. The Farewell Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China, the restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.
Accommodation: River Bund Hotel
Accommodation: River Bund Hotel
14th Day: Departure from Shanghai (B)
Board your homebound flight. Comfortable hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule.
Tour Price (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
| 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers | 10 travelers & above | ||
| High season | Double Occupancy | $3001.00 | $2541.00 | $2221.00 |
| Sole Occupancy | $3491.00 | $3031.00 | $2681.00 | |
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $2921.00 | $2461.00 | $2081.00 |
| Sole Occupancy | $3331.00 | $2871.00 | $2391.00 | |
| Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing and F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai. | ||||
The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.
