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17 Days tour of Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, Urumqi and Shanghai (Luxury)

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Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Dunhuang, Turpan(Tulufan), Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar(Kashi), Urumqi, Shanghai
Tour Code: SRT-04L
From USD 3730
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Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	Your classic Silk Road Tour starts with a warm welcome by our guide at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is left on your own to explore the city.

	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, your visit in Beijing begins from the largest public square in the world - Tiananmen Square. Walking through the square, you will enter the world's largest palace building complex - Forbidden City. Afterwards, drive to Old Beijing's Hutongs (narrow alleys) for a rickshaw ride, visit a traditional courtyard house and taste a delicious lunch served at a local family home. Then enjoy the breathtaking views of Summer Palace, the finest imperial garden built in Qing Dynasty.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Summer Palace Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast,Lunch
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	The morning excursion takes you to Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven for good harvest. After lunch at a local restaurant, you take a scenic drive to the Great Wall, the less- crowded Mutianyu section (including round-trip cable car). Taste delicious Peking Duck as dinner. In the evening, enjoy the world-famous Kungfu Show before driving back to hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Peking Duck Dinner
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Xian
	Today's Activities	Check out in the morning, and then take a photo stop at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube - the main stadiums of 2008 Beijing Olympics on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone. Beijing 798 Art Zone with more than 200 art & culture galleries was once a military-industrial factory complex since early 1950's. As for lunch, you can get by yourself in Beijing 798 Art Zone. Then take the afternoon flight to Xian for more Chinese history experience. Upon arrival in Xian, our local guide will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 5	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, Dinner(Dumpling Banquet)
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 6	Place & Transport	Xian-Dunhuang
	Today's Activities	The morning tour includes the well preserved Xian City Wall, which was built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City. A bike ride on the wall is arranged. Followed by visiting the Great Mosque and the famous Muslim Street nearby, where you will touch the real local life here. After an a la carte lunch, take a flight to Dunhuang. The local guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
	Attractions	Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Silk Road Hotel, Dunhuang


Day 7	Place & Transport	Dunhuang-Turpan
	Today's Activities	Today we will experience the desert flavor along the Echoing-Sand Dune to Crescent Lake by riding a camel. After lunch, head for the artistic Mogao Grottoes. Then take an overnight soft-sleeper train to Turpan.
	Attractions	Echoing-Sand Dune Crescent Lake Mogao Grottoes
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Soft Sleeper Over Night Train


Day 8	Place & Transport	Turpan
	Today's Activities	Our guide will wait for you at the railway station and transfer to the local best hotel. After breakfast, proceed to a series of mirable ancient projects including Jiaohe Ruins, Sugong Pagoda and Karez Well followed by Grape Valley. Drive back to the hotel.
	Attractions	Grape Valley Karez Well Jiaohe Ruins Sugong Pagoda
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Tuha Petroleum Hotel, Turpan


Day 9	Place & Transport	Turpan
	Today's Activities	Pick you up. Today's sightseeing covers Gaochang Ruins, Baizikelik Thousand Buddha Caves and Flaming Hill followed by Astana Tombs. Then drive to the hotel.
	Attractions	Ancient City of Gaochang Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves Flaming Hill Astana Tombs
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Tuha Petroleum Hotel, Turpan


Day 10	Place & Transport	Turpan-Korla
	Today's Activities	Drive from Turpan to Korla to visit Bazhou Cultural Artifacts Exhibition Hall and the Tiemen Pass.
	Attractions	Tiemen Pass
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Kangcheng Jianguo International Hotel


Day 11	Place & Transport	Korla-Kuqa
	Today's Activities	Today we will drive to Kuqa to see the ancient Subashi Ruins which reflects the temple's brilliance in the past, and the second biggest mosque after Id Kah Mosque in Xinjiang – the Kuqa Mosque.
	Attractions	Kuqa Mosque Subashi Ruins
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Kuqa Hotel, Kuqa


Day 12	Place & Transport	Kuqa-Aksu
	Today's Activities	Drive to Aksu to see the featured Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves which is the earliest Buddhist art treasure trove in China and even one century earlier than the famous Mogao Grottoes. Then transfer to the local best hotel.
	Attractions	Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Hongfu Jinlan Hotel, Aksu


Day 13	Place & Transport	Aksu-Kashgar
	Today's Activities	On the way of driving to Kashgar, you will see the great Taklamakan Desert which presents various sand dunes, eolation landform and if lucky enough you may come across mirage.
	Attractions	Kunqirap Port
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Barony Hotel Kashgar


Day 14	Place & Transport	Kashgar-Urumqi
	Today's Activities	Today we will visit the lively weekly bazaar - Sunday Market, the famed Id Kah Mosque and the grand Abakh Khoja Tomb. After then, you will be transferred to take a flight to Urumqi. The local guide will take you from the airport to the hotel.
	Attractions	Id Kah Mosque
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	HOI TAK Hotel, Urumqi


Day 15	Place & Transport	Urumqi-Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Fly to Shanghai in the morning. Shanghai local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day will be left on your own to stroll around.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 16	Place & Transport	Urumqi-Shanghai
	Today's Activities	In the morning, head for Shanghai Museum where a large number of cultural relics from different Dynasties are displayed and Nanjing Road as well as the Bund. After enjoying 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 Yuyuan Garden Chinese Acrobatic Show
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 17	Place & Transport	Depart from Shanghai
	Today's Activities	You will be transferred to the airport and take a home-bound flight.

	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	4270
Single Occupancy	5263
High Season (3/1/2012-11/30/2012)
Twin Occupancy	4302
Single Occupancy	5361
Low Season (12/1/2013-2/28/2014)
Twin Occupancy	3730
Single Occupancy	4404
Low Season (12/1/2012-2/28/2013)
Twin Occupancy	3888
Single Occupancy	4649
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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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