Itinerary
- Days 1 - 4
Bishkek to Almaty and Charyn Canyon
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Almaty city sights
- Visit to Kolsai Lake
- Exploration of Charyn Canyon
Optional Activities
- Ascension Cathedral visit in Panfilov Park
- Abay Opera House visit
- Golden Warrior Monument in Republic Square
- Almaty Tower visit
- Fast Coaster roller coaster ride (45 km/h, mountain-side location)
- Singing Dunes visit
- Hiking from Kolsai Lake to Lake Kaindy
- Charyn Canyon hiking trails
Landmarks Ascension Cathedral Panfilov Park Abay Opera House Golden Warrior Monument Almaty Tower Shymbulak Ski Resort Singing Dunes Kolsai Lake Lake Kaindy Charyn Canyon - Days 5 - 10
Charyn Canyon to Lake Issyk-Kul
Included Activities
- Traditional yurt stay at Lake Issyk-Kul
- Exploration of Altyn Arashan hiking and horse riding areas
- Visit to Jeti-Oguz red stone cliffs
- Visit to Fairy Canyon rock formations
- Exploration of Karakol town
Optional Activities
- Hiking around Lake Issyk-Kul
- Horse riding around Lake Issyk-Kul
- Family homestay accommodation (subject to availability)
- Terskay Ala-Too Mountains exploration
Landmarks Lake Issyk-Kul Altyn Arashan Jeti-Oguz Karakol Fairy Canyon Kochkor Terskay Ala-Too Mountains 
- Days 11 - 13
Lake Song-Kul to Tash Rabat
Included Activities
- Yurt stay at Lake Song-Kul
- Traditional eagle hunting display
- Tash Rabat Caravanserai overnight stay
Optional Activities
- Hiking around Lake Song-Kol
- Horseback riding around Lake Song-Kol
- Viewing Ulak Tartysh (Kyrgyz polo) if available
Landmarks Lake Song-Kol Tash Rabat Caravanserai - Day 14
Tash Rabat to Kashgar
Included Activities
- Border crossing at Torugat Pass
Landmarks Chatyr-Kol Lake Torugat Pass - Day 15
Kashgar
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kashgar
- Visit to Apak Hoja Tomb
- Visit to Id Kah Mosque
- Visit to Handicraft Street
Optional Activities
- Sunday Livestock Market visit (weekend trips only)
Landmarks People's Square Apak Hoja Tomb Id Kah Mosque Handicraft Street Sunday Livestock Market - Days 16 - 21
Kashgar to Lhasa
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Great Wall of China at Jiayuguan
- Guided tour of Mogao Grottoes
- Visit to Ming Sha Hill and Crescent Moon Pool
- Visit to North Mountain Taoist Temple
- Visit to Dongguan Mosque
- High-altitude train journey to Lhasa
Optional Activities
- Camel ride (Bactrian) over sand dunes at Ming Sha Hill
- Sand dune climbing and sliding at Ming Sha Hill
Landmarks Great Wall of China at Jiayuguan Mogao Grottoes Ming Sha Hill Crescent Moon Pool North Mountain Taoist Temple Dongguan Mosque Tanggula Pass - Days 22 - 28
Lhasa, Mt. Everest, Shigatse and Gyantse
Included Activities
- Full day exploration of Lhasa
- Visit to Jokhang Temple
- Visit to Barkhor Square
- Guided tour around Potala Palace
- Visit to Sera Monastery
- Crossing of Gampala Pass
- View of Yamdrok Tso Lake
- Visit to Tashilunpo Monastery
- Visit to Rongbuk Monastery
- Visit to Mt Everest Base Camp with short walk
- Visit to Pelkor Chode Monastery
- Visit to Kumbum Stupa
- High-altitude train to Chengdu
Optional Activities
- Potala Palace entrance fee (not included in guided tour)
Landmarks Jokhang Temple Barkhor Square Potala Palace Sera Monastery Gampala Pass Yamdrok Tso Lake Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar Tashilunpo Monastery Rongbuk Monastery Mount Everest Base Camp Mount Everest Tingri Pelkor Chode Monastery Kumbum Stupa - Days 29 - 32
Lhasa to Chengdu and Xi'an
Included Activities
- High-altitude train journey from Lhasa to Chengdu
- Visit to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre
- Fast train to Xi'an
Optional Activities
- Lhasa to Chengdu flight (alternative to train)
Landmarks Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding & Research Centre Xi'an 
- Days 33 - 35
Xi'an to Beijing
Included Activities
- Visit to Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses
- Overnight sleeper train to Beijing
- Guided tour of Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
Optional Activities
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda visit
- Bell and Drum Towers visit
- City Walls visit (dating to Ming Dynasty)
Landmarks Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Bell Tower Drum Tower Xi'an City Walls Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses Great Wall of China at Mutianyu 
- Day 36
Beijing
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Tian'anmen Square
- Explore the Forbidden City
- Visit the Temple of Heaven
- Shopping at malls and markets throughout the city
- Dining at gourmet Chinese restaurants
- Experience nightlife and visit pubs and clubs
Landmarks Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Temple of Heaven 
