Tour Code: WT- 613     21 Days  in China to Beijing, Xian, Xining, Lanzhou, Xiahe, Lanzhou, Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi 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 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 at your hotel. (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.(B, L, D)


Day 06 - Xian
This morning 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 07 - Xian/ Xining 
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, take a flight to Xining. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. (B, L)


Day 08 - Xining/ Lanzhou
Have a tour to the Ta'er Monastery. See off for the soft seat train to Lanzhou and transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival, have a visit to the Gansu Provincial Museum is arranged. (B, L)


Day 09 - Lanzhou
The whole day tour spend in the Binglingsi Grottoes. (B, L)


Day 10 - Lanzhou/ Xiahe
Take a coach to Xiahe and transfer to the hotel. Have a visit to the Sangke Grassland and have a visit to a Tibetan Family. (B, L)
 

Day 11 - Xiahe/ Lanzhou
Today you will have a visit to the Labrang Monastery and watch of the morning devotion there. Then take a coach back to Lanzhou. (B+L)


Day 12 - Lanzhou/ Wuwei
you will take a coach to Wuwei in the morning. Be met and transfer to your hotel. Marvel at t the Han Tombs, the excavation site of the Logo of National Tourism of China - the Bronze Galloping Horse and the Confucius Temple. (B, L)


Day 13 - Wuwei/ Zhangye
See off by coach to zhangye. Be met and transfer to your hotel. Have a tour of the Giant Buddha Temple, the Wooden Tower of Sui Dynasty, the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. (B, L)


Day 14 - Zhangye/ Jiayuguan  
Take a coach to Jiayuguan and transfer to your hotel. The full day tour start from the Jiayuguan Pass to the Wei-Jin Art Gallery and end with First Fire Tower of Great Wall. (B, L)


Day 15 - Jiayuguan/ Dunhuang
Drive to Dunhuang and transfer to the hotel. You will experience a short camel-riding along the Echoing-Sand Dune to reach the Crescent Lake. (B, L)


Day 16 - Dunhuang/ Turpan
It's a good chance to visit the reputable Mogao Grottoes and the Dunhuang Museum. Take an overnight soft sleeper train to Turpan. (B, L, D)
 
  
Day 17 - Turpan
The train will reach Turpan in the morning. Be met at the railway station and transfer you to the hotel. After breakfast, begin your tour to the Jiaohe Ruins, the Karez Well and the Sugong Pagoda. (B, L)


Day 18 - Turpan/ Urumqi
Visit the Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves and the Gaochang Ruins.  Have a glimpse of the Flaming Hill on the way. Transfer to Urumqi to the hotel. (B, L)


Day 19 - Urumqi/ Shanghai
Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. The whole afternoon is free to you. (B, L)


Day 20 - Shanghai
You must see and experience Shanghai to appreciate its cosmopolitan flavor. Visit the unique architectures of the beautiful Yuyuan Garden and the Shanghai Museum. 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 21 - Exit Shanghai
Upon completion of you memorable China tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home today. (B)