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Essential China and Silk Road (7 destinations)

14 days
From Shanghai to Beijing
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 72
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Shanghai

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)
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  2. Day 2

    Shanghai

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Shanghai's iconic sights
    • Ferry ride across Huangpu River
    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Traditional tea ceremony demonstration
    • Exploration of Xintiandi neighborhood
    • Walk along The Bund

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip to see Shanghai at night
    Landmarks
    Pearl Tower
    Huangpu River
    Yuyuan Garden
    Xintiandi
    Tianzifang
    The Bund
  3. Day 3

    Shanghai to Luoyang

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Luoyang), Hotel (Ramada By Wyndham Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train from Shanghai to Luoyang (scheduled departure 07:17 a.m.)
    • Visit Longmen Buddhist Caves
    • Scenic boat ride along Longmen river
    Landmarks
    Longmen Buddhist Caves
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  4. Day 4

    Luoyang to Xian

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Xian Scpg), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit White Horse Buddhist Monastery
    • Visit Baolun Temple
    • Explore Guo Museum
    Landmarks
    White Horse Buddhist Monastery
    Baolun Temple
    Guo Museum
    Mount Hua
    Yellow River
  5. Day 5

    Xian

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Xian Scpg), Hotel (Delta By Marriott Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Army Museum
    • Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Explore historic walled center and Muslim Quarter
    • Visit Great Mosque
    • Attend traditional Chinese music performance at Drum Tower
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    Great Mosque
    Drum Tower
  6. Day 6

    Xian to Dunhuang

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dunhuang Huandong International)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Xian to Dunhuang
    • Airport transfer
    • Camel ride across Singing Sand Dunes (Mingsha Shan)
    • Visit Crescent Moon Spring
    Landmarks
    Singing Sand Dunes (Mingsha Shan)
    Crescent Moon Spring
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  7. Day 7

    Dunhuang to Turpan

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meizhou Turpan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Caves
    • Attend Youjian Dunhuang Show
    • High-speed train from Dunhuang to Turpan (D2703: 05:12 p.m. – 08:45 p.m.)
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves
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  8. Day 8

    Turpan

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Meizhou Turpan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ancient City of Gaochang
    • Visit Astana Tombs
    • Explore Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    • Visit Jiaohe Ruins
    • Visit Flaming Mountains
    Landmarks
    Ancient City of Gaochang
    Astana Tombs
    Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    Jiaohe Ruins
    Flaming Mountains
  9. Day 9

    Turpan to Urumqi

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Huaming Accor Mgallery)

    Included Activities

    • Exterior visit to Su Gong Ta Mosque
    • Visit local vineyard
    • Explore Karez irrigation system
    • Stroll through Daban District bazaars
    • Explore salt lake
    • Visit wind farms
    Landmarks
    Su Gong Ta Mosque
    Emin Minaret
    Daban District
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  10. Day 10

    Urumqi

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Huaming Accor Mgallery)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tianchi Lake (Heavenly Lake)
    • Visit Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Tianchi Lake
    Grand Bazaar
  11. Day 11

    Urumqi to Beijing

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel (Grand Concordia), Hotel (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Urumqi to Beijing
    • Airport transfer
    • Visit Wangfujing Street
    Landmarks
    Wangfujing Street
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  12. Day 12

    Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel (Grand Concordia), Hotel (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Visit Jingshan Park (Coal Hill)
    • Stroll through Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Summer Palace
    • Tricycle ride through Hutong neighborhoods
    • Visit Siheyuan courtyard house
    • Foot massage
    • Tai Chi class
    • Lacquered duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Tiananmen Square
    Great National Theater
    Summer Palace
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  13. Day 13

    Beijing

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Lacquered duck dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel (Grand Concordia), Hotel (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Wall of China at Mutianyu section
    • Cable car ride on Great Wall
    • Visit 798 Art District
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Foot massage
    • Tai Chi class
    • Lacquered duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China (Mutianyu section)
    798 Art District
    Temple of Heaven
  14. Day 14

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before May 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $125 is required to confirm your booking with Europamundo. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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