Tour Code: WT- 614    19 Days  to Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Urumqi, Kashgar, Tash Rabat, Naryn and Bishkek

Departure: Thursday

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. (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/ 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. Breakfast is served at your hotel. Sightseeing tour covers the Jiaohe Ruins, the Karez Well and the Sugong Pagoda. (B, L)


Day 10 - Turpan/ Urumqi
Today you will pay a visit to the Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves and the Gaochang Ruins. Have a glimpse of the Flaming Hill on the way. Drive to Urumqi and transfer to the hotel. (B, L)
 
 
Day 11 - Urumqi/ Kashgar
Today you will take a morning flight to Kashgar - "the pearl on the Ancient Silk Road". Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the local best hotel. Then visit the famous Sunday Market as a conclusion of the day tour. (B, L)


Day 12 - Kashgar
Today you will pay a visit to the Id Kah Mosque, the Abakh Khoja Tomb and the famous Old Street to broaden your vision. (B, L)


Day 13 - Kashgar/ Torugart Pass/ Tash Rabat
Take a coach to the Kyrgyzstan via Torugart pass to appreciate its imposing scenery. Then transfer to Tash Rabat and check in the well select hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 14 - Naryn
The whole day you will visit Tash Rabat and then take a coach to Naryn and be met and transfer to the well select hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 15 - Naryn
In the morning you will take a coach to visit Song Kol, the Issyk Kol; and then excursion on comfortable motor ship around Issyk Kol. (B, L, D)


Day 16 - Bishkek
Today you will drive to visit the Grigoriev Gorge and the Hunting Show. Then transfer to Bishkek and check in the well select hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 17 - Bishkek
The whole day you will pay a visit to the Ala Too Square, the Historical Museum, the Victory Square and the Kyrgyz Philarmony around Bishkek and Folklore Show. (B, L, D)


Day 18 - Bishkek
Your last stop is the Ala Archa Gorge. After that, take a coach back to Bishkek in the evening. (B, L, D)


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