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17 Days Shanghai-Xian-Xining-Lanzhou-Wuwei-Zhangye-Jiayuguan-Dunhuang-Beijing (Standard)

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Destinations: Shanghai, Xian, Xining, Lanzhou, Wuwei, Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Beijing
Tour Code: SRT-03S
From USD 3172
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Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Our guide will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. You will have the rest day to adapt the time difference and prepare for the coming China tour.


	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 2	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	In the morning, head for Shanghai Museum where a large number of cultural relics from different Dynasties are displayed. And then you will visit the Bund and stroll around the famous Nanjing Road. After enjoying an a la carte lunch, visit Yuyuan Garden with the local market nearby. And then take a walk along Tianzifang where you can find the special architecture of old shanghai city. Enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show. Drive back to the hotel.
	Attractions	Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai Museum Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Garden
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 3	Place & Transport	Shanghai – Xian
	Today's Activities	Morning will be left on yourself when you could plan some other spots according to your interests. In the afternoon, the guide will transfer you to the airport to fly to Xian, and Xian local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 4	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	Take an excursion to China's greatest archaeological discovery - Terracotta Warriors and Horses, an underground army for the tomb of China's First Emperor over 2,200 years ago. After lunch, drive to the square in front of Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Built in the Tang Dynasty, the pagoda is the landmark of this city. A walk around the square will help you appreciate the exquisite Tang-styled architectures and sculptures. This evening, you will attend a special Dumpling banquet followed by a remarkable Tang Dynasty Culture Show.
	Attractions	Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show Terracotta Army
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dumpling Banquet Dinner
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 5	Place & Transport	Xian – Xining
	Today's Activities	Visit the well preserved Xian City Wall and the Great Mosque and Muslim Street nearby where you could do shopping for some local products. After an a la carte lunch, the guide will transfer you to the airport to fly to Xining. You will be received in Xining airport and transferred to the hotel.
	Attractions	Great Mosque of Xian Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Qinghai Jianyin Hotel


Day 6	Place & Transport	Xining- Lanzhou
	Today's Activities	In the morning, you will visit the largest monastery in Qinghai – Ta'er Monastery. After lunch, take a train to Lanzhou. The local guide will meet you at Lanzhou train station and transfer you to the hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Legend Hotel, Lanzhou


Day 7	Place & Transport	Lanzhou
	Today's Activities	Driving 75 km away from the city, you will visit Binglingsi Grottoes which are spread on steep cliffs along the Yellow River, and you will see about 800 sculptures in a honeycomb pattern along the river by boating about 2 km.
	Attractions	Bingling Temple Grottoes
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Legend Hotel, Lanzhou


Day 8	Place & Transport	Lanzhou – Xiahe
	Today's Activities	Today you will explore Xiahe. First have hun on Sangke Grassland, and then we will arrange a Tibetan Family visit for you to experience local customs.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Xiahe Wangfu Hotel


Day 9	Place & Transport	Xiahe – Lanzhou
	Today's Activities	Pick you up at the lobby and drive to the solemn and respectable Labrang Monastery. Then transfer back to Lanzhou.
	Attractions	Labrang Monastery
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Legend Hotel, Lanzhou


Day 10	Place & Transport	Lanzhou – Wuwei – Zhangye
	Today's Activities	A whole day's sightseeing covers Leitai Tomb of Han Dynast and the ancient Wuwei Wen Temple. Then drive to Zhangye and transfer to the hotel.
	Attractions	Leitai Tomb of Han Dynasty Wuwei Wen Temple
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Huachen International hotel


Day 11	Place & Transport	Zhangye – Jiayuguan
	Today's Activities	Today you will see the symbol of Zhangye – Giant Buddha Temple and Wooden Pagoda Temple. Then drive to Jiayuguan and transfer you to the best local hotel.
	Attractions	Giant Buddha Temple Wooden Pagoda Temple
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Jiayuguan Hotel,Jiayuguan


Day 12	Place & Transport	Jianyuguan – Dunhuang
	Today's Activities	Proceed to the west starting point of Great Wall of Ming Dynasty – Jiayuguan Pass, and then move to the Overhanging Great Wall. Finally, drive to Dunhuang and transfer to the local hotel. You have the dinner time to taste local snacks.
	Attractions	Jiayuguan Pass
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Silk Road Hotel, Dunhuang


Day 13	Place & Transport	Dunhuang
	Today's Activities	Today you will have a close contact with the desert in Echoing-Sand Dune and Crescent Lake. The Crescent Lake is a truly oasis in the center of Echoing-Sand Dune. Riding a camel there would be a special experience. After lunch, the artistic Mogao Grottoes will be waiting for your exploration in the afternoon. Mogao Grottoes is famous for its priceless Buddhist sutras, murals and sculptures.
	Attractions	Echoing-Sand Dune Crescent Lake Mogao Grottoes
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Silk Road Hotel, Dunhuang


Day 14	Place & Transport	Dunhuang - Beijing
	Today's Activities	Hotel to airport transfer and fly to Beijing. Meet our guide upon arrival and take a chance to have a close view of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the way to the hotel. The rest of the day is left on your own.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 15	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	The sightseeing today starts from exploring the great Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties had worshipped heaven and prayed for good harvest. Afterwards, you will be guided to the snaking Mutianyu Great Wall, an uncrowded section with comfortable round trip cable car to take and picturesque scenery to enjoy. As for lunch, it will be offered at an elegant restaurant at the foot of the Great Wall. At night, the dinner is arranged to let you taste mouthwatering and authentic Peking Duck. Enjoy the world-famous Kung Fu Show afterwards.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Peking Duck Dinner
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 16	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	This morning begin to explore the largest and grandest square in the world – Tiananmen Square. As walking through the square, you will come to the magnificent Forbidden City, the biggest palace complex in the world. Then, you will hop on a rickshaw to ride through the narrow alleys for a Hutong Tour, and pay a visit of a local family as well as have the lunch with local neighborhoods. Then go on to appreciate the fantastic Summer Palace, the biggest and best-preserved imperial garden so far.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Summer Palace Temple of Heaven Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 17	Place & Transport	Depart from Beijing
	Today's Activities	Our guide will transfer you to the airport to take a home-bound flight. Your China tour will end here.

	Meals	Breakfast

Land Only Prices & Highlights

10% OFF sale is available for all tours running between Nov 15, 2012 to Mar 15, 2013, excluding the period of Jan 1 to Jan 3 2013 and the period of Feb 6 to Feb 18 2013.

Note: To enjoy the private group with your family or friends, please find the prices (per person) below:

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Occupancy Type	2-5 Travelers (USD)
High Season (3/1/2013-11/30/2013)
Twin Occupancy	3391
Single Occupancy	4204
High Season (3/1/2012-11/30/2012)
Twin Occupancy	3411
Single Occupancy	4279
Low Season (12/1/2013-2/28/2014)
Twin Occupancy	3172
Single Occupancy	3898
Low Season (12/1/2012-2/28/2013)
Twin Occupancy	3293
Single Occupancy	4100
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The prices shown above are not valid during China's Offical Holidays (National Day - 01 to 07, Oct., Spring Festival - 09 to 15, Feb. 2013, ect.).

Services Inclusions:

1. Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified;
2. Meals: as specified above;
3. Tour guides: excellent private English-speaking guide.
4. Accommodations: hotels based on double/single occupancy as specified;
5. Transfers: domestic flights & land transfer with drivers as specified;
6. Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour;
7. Government taxes & fees.

Services Exclusions:

1. International transportation: including flights to/from China;
2. China visa fees;
3. Gratuities to guides & drivers and any expense of personal nature.

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