Tour Code: WT-610    19 Days to Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Korla, Minfeng, Hetian, Kashgar, Urumqi and Shanghai

Departure: Saturday

Please be sure that B, L, D denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


Day 01 - Entry Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.
 

Day 02 - Beijing
Your first day of touring in our capital city will begin with strolling across the Tiananmen Square. Through the Meridian Gate on the north side of the square, you will enter the fabled Fobidden City to appreciate its majesty and magnificence. In the afternoon, you will visit the mazing Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a renowned restaurant, followed by a fascinating Peking Opera performance. (B, L, D)
 

Day 03 - Beijing
It is a once in a life time experience to walk upon the Badaling Great Wall of China. To celebrate this historic visit, your lunch is specially arranged at a local popular Sichuan cuisine restaurant. Later you will visit the Ming Tomb. Entrance to this sacred burial ground is via the Sacred Way.The a la carte dinner is to be served at a famous restaurant in the Wangfujing area. (B, L, D)

Note: A la carte dinner is served for Luxury series while Standard series will have the dinner on your own.
 
 
Day 04 - Beijing/ Xian
This morning you will marvel at the treasures of the Summer Palace and the Lama Temple. After lunch take a flight to Xian, you will be met and transferred to the hotel where you will be feasted with a luxurious buffet dinner. (B, L, D)

Note: Buffet dinner is served for Luxury series while Standard series will have the dinner on your own.
 

Day 05 - Xian
Today's highlight is a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have lunch at a local famous restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall. Tonight you will enjoy the wonderful Tang Dynasty Dinner Show.


Day 06 - Xian
This morning tour features the Provincial History Museum. After enjoying the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant, have a visit to the Great Mosque and a local family. (B, L)


Day 07 - Xian/ Dunhuang
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, you will take a flight to Dunhuang. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. (B, L)

 
 
Day 08 - Dunhuang/ Turpan
You will experience a short camel-riding along the Echoing Sand Dune to reach the Crescent Lake. Later, a visit to Mogao Grottoes is the highlight of the day. Take an overnight soft sleeper train to Turpan. (B, L, D)
 
  
Day 09 - Turpan
The train will reach Turpan in the morning. Be met at the railway station and transfer to the hotel. After breakfast, sightseeing tour covers the Jiaohe Ruins, the Karez Well and the Sugong Pagoda. (B, L)


Day 10 - Turpan
Visit the Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves and the Gaochang Ruins. Have a glimpse of the Flaming Hill on the way. Then have a visit to a local bazaar. (B, L)


Day 11 - Turpan/ Korla
Take a coach to Korla. Enjoy the Gobi scenery on the way. Visit the Tiemen Pass up arrival in Korla. (B, L)


Day 12 - Korla/ Minfeng
Drive to Minfeng county through the Taklamakan Desert and enjoy the scenery of sand dune. Stay overnight at the hotel. (B, L)


Day 13 - Minfeng/ Hetian
On the way to Hetian, you can visit a local bazaar and the unique minority people's costume in Yutian county. Visit the Silk Village, hundred years' old walnut tree and Paper Making. (B+L)


Day 14 - Hetian/ Kashgar
Drive to Kashgar. Visit the Yarkant King Mausoleum and the Yingisar Uigur Knife Making on the way. (B, L)


Day 15 - Kashgar/ Karakuri Lake/ Kashgar
Drive to the Karakuri Lake to appreciate its imposing scenery. Then drive back to Kashgar and transfer to the local best hotel. (B, L)


Day 16 - Kashgar/ Urumqi
Pay a visit to the famous Sunday Market, the Id Kah Mosque and the Abakh Khoja Tomb. Take a flight to Urumqi and transfer to the hotel. (B, L)
 
 
Day 17 - Urumqi/ Shanghai
Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. The afternoon is free to you. (B, L)


Day 18 - Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The farewell dinner is served at Central Hotel, whose restaurant Wang Bao He has a history of around 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B, L, D)

Note: Huangpu River cruise is arranged in the Luxury series while you will have a family visit in Standard series.


Day 19 - Exit Shanghai
Upon completion of you memorable China tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home today. (B)