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Essential China and Silk Road

14 days
From Shanghai to Beijing
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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

    Shanghai
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)
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  2. Day 2

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry ride across Huangpu River
    • Walking tour of Old City
    • Visit Yuyuan Garden
    • Demonstration of traditional tea ceremony
    • Walking tour of Xintiandi
    • Walking tour of Tianzifang
    • Walk along The Bund

    Optional Activities

    • Huangpu River Night Cruise Lujiazui Promenade (2.5 hours) - 45 EUR
    Landmarks
    Oriental Pearl Tower
    Yuyuan Garden
    Xintiandi
    Tianzifang
    The Bund
  3. Day 3

    Shanghai to Luoyang

    Shanghai to Luoyang
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Ramada By Wyndham Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey Shanghai to Luoyang
    • Visit Longmen Buddhist Caves
    • Scenic boat ride along the river
    • Exploration of Luoyang ancient city
    Landmarks
    Longmen Buddhist Caves
  4. Day 4

    Luoyang - Sanmenxia - Xian

    Luoyang - Sanmenxia - Xian
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Delta By Marriott Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit White Horse Buddhist Monastery
    • Visit Baolun Temple
    • Visit Guo Museum
    • Viewing of Mount Hua
    Landmarks
    White Horse Buddhist Monastery
    Baolun Temple
    Guo Museum
    Mount Hua
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  5. Day 5

    Xian

    Xian
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Delta By Marriott Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Army Museum
    • Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Walking tour of walled center
    • Visit Great Mosque in Muslim Quarter
    • Visit Drum Tower
    • Traditional Chinese music performance at Drum Tower
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    Great Mosque
    Drum Tower
  6. Day 6

    Xian to Dunhuang

    Xian to Dunhuang
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Dunhuang Huandong International)

    Included Activities

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

    Dunhuang to Turpan

    Dunhuang to Turpan
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Meizhou Turpan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mogao Caves
    • Youjian Dunhuang Show cultural performance
    • High-speed train journey to Turpan
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves
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  8. Day 8

    Turpan

    Turpan
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Meizhou Turpan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ancient City of Gaochang
    • Visit Astana Tombs
    • Visit 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

    Turpan to Urumqi
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Huaming Accor Mgallery)

    Included Activities

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

    Urumqi

    Urumqi
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Huaming Accor Mgallery)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tianchi Lake scenic area
    • Visit Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Tianchi Lake
    Grand Bazaar
  11. Day 11

    Urumqi to Beijing

    Urumqi to Beijing
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel 5* (Grand Concordia), Hotel 4* (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

    Beijing
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel 5* (Grand Concordia), Hotel 4* (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Forbidden City
    • Visit Jingshan Park and Coal Hill
    • Tricycle ride through Hutong neighborhoods
    • Visit traditional courtyard house (Siheyuan)
    • Visit Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Summer Palace
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  13. Day 13

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Peking duck dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Mercure Beijing Downtown), Hotel 5* (Grand Concordia), Hotel 4* (Grand Mercure Beijing Central)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Wall of China at Mutianyu section
    • Cable car up Great Wall
    • Cable car down Great Wall
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    • Tai Chi class
    • Foot massage
    • Traditional Peking duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China (Mutianyu section)
    Temple of Heaven
  14. Day 14

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

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