Beijing (3 nights) air Xian (1 night) train Lanzhou train Jiayuguan (1 night) train Dunhuang train Turpan drive Urumqi (2 nights) air Kashgar (2 nights) air Urumqi

Day 1
Arrival / Beijing
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven

TianAnMen Square, the symbolical heart of China and gathering place for the masses. It is the biggest public square in the world, which can hold one million people. Having a free walk there, imagining the great historic events of the 20th century took place there. You will also see legendary landmarks including the Great Hall of the People and the towering 125 foot granite obelisk, Monument to the Peoples Heroes, honoring those who died in revolution.

Walking across the Golden River Bridge, enter the Forbidden City, the inner sanctum and palace where for centuries Chinese emperors ruled their world. It has 9000-room maze of courtyards, places, and ceremonial halls, where 24 emperors used to live. Forbidden City was indeed a forbidden place, where commoners were kept out for nearly 500 years in the past. Tour the palace and imagine the mystery, intrigue and incredible power that reigned here.

Temple of Heaven was built in the 15th century, a sacred site for ancient Beijing, where the mperor and his 1000 member entourage would retreat twice a year for religious ritual. Surrounded by enormous grounds designed in accordance with fengshshui, the Temple complex consists of the Celebrated Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a unique wooden and blue-tiled structure built without a nail. It is considered the supreme achievement of traditional Chinese architecture.

Day 2 (B, L, )
Beijing
Summer Palace, Lama Temple, watch Beijing Opera at night.

The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China with a history of over 800 years. With its cool features - water, gardens and hills, it was the palace of choice for vacationing emperors and Dowager Empresses. It was badly damaged by Anglo-French troops during the Second Opium War (1860) and its restoration became a pet project of Empress Dowager Cixi, the last of the Qing dynasty rulers.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) is a renowned lama temple of the Yellow Hat Sect of Lamaism, is situated in the northeast part of Beijing city. Lama Temple, or Yanghegong, has a long and varied history. It was originally built in 1694 and originally used as official residence for court eunuchs of the Ming dynasty and was converted to the royal court of Prince Yongzheng(Yin Zhen) a son of Emperor Kang Xi of the Qing Dynasty.

Day 3 (B, L, )
Beijing
Great Wall, Ming Tomb.

Depart from your hotel after breakfast. Spending about 1.5 hours to be transferred outside city to the surrounding countryside to visit the Badaling Great Wall, one of the most remarkable feats of mankind, built over 2,000 years ago. You will be able to climb and walk one of the best preserved section of the ancient wall, admiring the splendid mountains scenery.

After having lunch at local restaurant, visit the fabled Ming Tombs, the resting places of thirteen emperors and their splendid treasures, passing down the Spirit Way, a road lined with statues of dignitaries, as well as huge elephants, lions, camels and horses, you will encounter the marble tombs of the Ming Dynasty emperors. Visit one of the spectacular tombs- Dingling featuring an underground palace.

Day 4 (B, L )
Transfer to Xian by air. Visit Terracotta Warriors, Banpo Village

Today will be your highlights in Xian. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the20th century. It has been regarded as THE 8TH WONDER OF THE WORLD! Over 2,200 years ago, the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang in search of immortality, ordered the construction of a vast army of 8,000 life-sized Terra Cotta warriors and buried with him to protect his empire after his early death. They were discovered accidentally in 1974 by farmers digging a well. For history lovers, the sight is truly breathtaking.

Day 5 (B, L, )
Xian /Lanzhou
Visit Bell Tower, History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Take overnight train to Lanzhou (soft sleeper).

Visit the Bell Tower which is the most well-preserved and best-known one among many ancient cities of China. The Bell Tower was originally built in the Yingxiang Temple in 1384, at the intersection of West Street and Guangji Street. Then in 1582, it was moved to its present pivotal position, in the very heart of the city at the junction of four main streets extending to the east, south, west and north, for rebuilding and later restorations. With magnificent carved beams and painted rafters, this classical building is truly elegant.

Shaanxi Provincial Museum, which is the largest comprehensive museum in the province. It is also the fist national level grand museum equipped with modern facilities. It exhibits primarily historical relics of past dynasties and displays precious art treasures and stone carvings of the Han and Tang dynasties. Walking through the exhibits in the museum is like walking through the 3000 years of China history.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Situated at south of the Xian city,as one of the main constructions in the famous Buddhist temple-Da-Ci-En Temple, the pagoda is one of the most distinctive and outstanding landmarks for Xian City.

Day 6 (B, L, D )
Lanzhou / Jiayuguan
Lanzhou, capital of the vast Gansu province, was an important transportation hub and garrison on the Silk Road and is a fascinating town to explore. Whilst there we visit the Yellow River, Five Springs Park, and the 2000 metre high chairlift for Santai Pavilion with great views across this bustling town.  Board the overnight sleeper train to Jiayuguan.

Day 7 (B, L, D )
Jiayuguan / Dunhuang
The Jiayuguan region formed China’s western boundary during the Ming Dynasty period. The desert landscape in this area is incredible with snow-capped mountain peaks visible in the distance. We visit remote remnants of the Great Wall as well as the ancient frontier Jiayuguan Pass Fort. 

Day 8 (B, L, D )
Dunhuang / Turpan
Travelling by road we continue to the oasis town of Dunhuang, set amidst rolling sand dunes where you have the chance to ride a camel or toboggan down the dunes. The real attraction of this region is the spectacular Mogao Caves – home to some of the most stunning ancient Buddhist cave art in existence and the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism. Created over a period of more than ten centuries and dating back to 366AD, the Mogao Caves have been largely preserved because of the low humidity in the region and because they were abandoned for centuries.   Take overnight train to Turpan.

Day 9 (B, L, D )
Turpan / Urumqi
Turpan, an oasis town set amidst a huge expanse of desert inhabited mainly by Uighur people. We visit the amazing bazaar, the Emin Minaret and the ancient ruins of the towns of Jiaohe and Gaochang. We also travel beneath the Flaming Mountains and stop at Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves.   Drive for two hours through the famous Gobi Desert to Urumqi

Day 10 (B, L, D )
Urumqi
Urumqi, a name inherited from Magician language meaning beautiful pasture, now serves as the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region. Among China's 55 ethnic communities, there are 47 living in Xinjiang. This makes Xinjinag a best place to study rich folklore and customs.   A day trip to Nanshan to visit Kazak villages and farms, enjoy magnificent dinner show at Grand International Bazaar

Day 11 (B, L, D )
Urumqi / Kashgar
We fly to Kashgar, an oasis city still evocative of its long period as a key port of call on the Silk Road. A visit to Kashgar is very much about walking the streets, visiting the bazaars, restaurants and tea houses and meeting the locals. We arrive in time for the amazing the biggest bazaar in Middle Asia and experience the magic of colours and cultures, trading as they have done for centuries.

Day 12 (B, L, D )
Kashgar / Urumqi
A day trip visit the Abakh Hoja Tomb and Id Kah Mosque.  Learn beautiful legend stories of a Uighur princess.   We will have our farewell dinner, singing and dancing with local minority ethnic people.

Later today, you will be transferred to Urumqi by air.

Day 13 (B, L, D )
Urumqi / Home
Take flight to sweet home, your journey concludes with your airport transfer.

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Price(Per Pax in US$):

No.of Travellers Deluxe Class Single room Supplement Comfortable Class Single room Supplement 1 Pax 3628 - 2925 - 2-5 Pax 2938 884 2498 410 6-9 Pax 2628 884 2228 410 Above 10 Pax Please contact us for more discount: book@sinowaytravel.com

The above quotatin is available for summer time, from April 01 to November 30, Special Holidays are not included.  We offer more discount in winter time, please send us an email for queries. Reserve this package More questions, tell us by email Hotel accommodation inclusive in the above package: City Deluxe Class Comfortable Class Xian Wannian Hotel, Executive Floor Wannian Hotel 3 star Beijing Guangzhou Hotel 4 star Cuimingzhuang Hotel 3 star Lanzhou Hotel Savoy Lanzhou Lanzhou Youyi Hotel Dunhuang Dunhuang Hotel Dunhuang Hotel Turpan Oasis Hotel Oasis Hotel Urumqi Hoi Tak Hotel City Hotel Kashgar Golden Silk Road Hotel Golden Silk Road Hotel

The Package Includes:

Daily private escorted tours with all entrance fees in the itinerary. All meals as specified in the itinerary "B" stands for western breakfast, "L" for Chinese Lunch. "D" for Chinese dinner in local Chinese restaurant. Service of English speaking tour guide during all transfers and sightseeing Local transfers by company vehicle. Hotel accommodation based on twin share All local tax.

The Package is Not Inclusive of:

City transfers in China, for instance, airline tickets or train tickets Insurance All optional programs; Meals: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L", or "D"; Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.  ( Please Read our "Tipping Policy" )