Departure: Tuesday

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

Terracotta warriors and soldiers, Xian

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.
 

Yumen Pass, Gansu

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)
 

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/ Jiayuguan
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, take a flight to Jiayuguan. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. (B, L)

 

 

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)

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)

 

Cotton harvest, Xinjiang

Day 10 - 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)

 

 

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)
 

Visit the Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Caves and the Gaochang Ruins.  Have a glimpse of the Flaming Hill on the way. Transfer to Urumqi to take a flight to Kashgar. Transfer to the local best hotel. (B, L)

 

 

Visit the famous Sunday Market, the Id Kah Mosque, the Old Street and the Abakh Khoja Tomb. Take a flight back to Urumqi and transfer to the hotel. (B, L)

 

 

Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon is free. (B, L)


Day 15 - 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.
 

 

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