Tour Code: WT- 611    13 Days to Beijing, Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Xian and Shanghai

Departure: Daily

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 Forbidden City to appreciate its majesty and magnificence. In the afternoon, you will visit the amazing 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 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 served at a famous Cantonese cuisine 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/ Urumqi
This morning you will marvel at the treasures of the Summer Palace. Take a flight to Urumqi and transfer to the hotel. (B, L)


Day 05 - Urumqi/ Turpan
You will take a coach to Turpan. Upon arrival, you will have a visit to the Jiaohe Ruins, the Karez Well and the Sugong Pagoda. Then you will be transferred to the local best hotel. (B, L)


Day 06 - Turpan/ Dunhuang
Conclude the Turpan package after visit the Gaochang Ruins, the Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave and the Flaming Hill. See off for an overnight soft sleeper train to Dunhuang. (B, L, D)


Day 07 - Dunhuang
Pick you up at the railway station and transfer to the hotel. Follow a tour to the highlight of Dunhuang city, Mogao Grottoes and the Dunhuang Museum. Breakfast is on your own. (L)


Day 08 - Dunhuang/ Xian
You will experience a short camel-riding along the Echoing-Sand Dune to reach the Crescent Lake. Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel where a luxurious buffet dinner will be served. (B, L, D)

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

Day 09 - 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. (B, L, D)


Day 10 - Xian
This morning's tour features the Provincial History Museum. After enjoying the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant, visit the Great Mosque and a local family. (B, L)


Day 11 - Xian/ Shanghai
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. (B, L)


Day 12 - Shanghai
You must see and experience Shanghai to appreciate its cosmopolitan flavor.  Visit the treasures' displays in the Shanghai Museum and the unique architectures of the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. Tonight, you will be invited to a Farewell Dinner served at the famous Wang Bao He restaurant in Central Hotel. Following the dinner is an exciting 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 13 - Exit Shanghai
Upon completion of you memorable China tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home today (B)