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Essential China and Silk Road (12 destinations)

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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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis), Hotel 4* (Sunrise On The Bund Hotel), Hotel 4* (Antwell Suites Shanghai Wuning By Ihg)
    Landmarks
    Shanghai
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  3. Day 2

    Shanghai

    Shanghai
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Novotel Shanghai Atlantis), Hotel 4* (Sunrise On The Bund Hotel), Hotel 4* (Antwell Suites Shanghai Wuning By Ihg)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Pudong financial district and Oriental Pearl Tower
    • Scenic ferry ride across Huangpu River
    • Visit to Yuyuan Garden with traditional tea ceremony demonstration
    • Exploration of Xintiandi neighborhood
    • Exploration of Tianzifang with craft shops and art galleries
    • Walk along The Bund

    Optional Activities

    • Huangpu River night cruise with Lujiazui promenade stroll (45 EUR)
    Landmarks
    Oriental Pearl Tower
    Yuyuan Garden
    Xintiandi
    Tianzifang
    The Bund
  4. 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 to Longmen Buddhist Caves
    • Scenic boat ride along the river at Longmen Caves
    Landmarks
    Longmen Buddhist Caves
  5. Day 4

    Luoyang - Sanmenxia - Xian

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to White Horse Buddhist Monastery
    • View of the Yellow River in Sanmenxia
    • Visit to Baolun Temple
    • Visit to Guo Museum with ancient funeral carriages
    Landmarks
    White Horse Buddhist Monastery
    Baolun Temple
    Guo Museum
    Mount Hua
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  6. Day 5

    Xian

    Xian
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Delta By Marriott Xian)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Terracotta Army Museum
    • Visit to Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Exploration of Muslim Quarter and Great Mosque
    • Entrance to Drum Tower with traditional Chinese music performance
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Army
    Small Wild Goose Pagoda
    Great Mosque
    Drum Tower
  7. Day 6

    Xian to Dunhuang

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

    Included Activities

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

    Dunhuang to Turpan

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mogao Caves
    • Youjian Dunhuang Show cultural performance
    • High-speed train journey Dunhuang to Turpan
    Landmarks
    Mogao Caves
    Turpan Depression
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  9. Day 8

    Turpan

    Turpan
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Meizhou Turpan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ancient City of Gaochang
    • Visit to Astana Tombs
    • Exploration of Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    • Visit to Jiaohe Ruins
    • Visit to Flaming Mountains
    Landmarks
    Ancient City of Gaochang
    Astana Tombs
    Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves
    Jiaohe Ruins
    Flaming Mountains
  10. 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 with Emin Minaret
    • Visit to local vineyard
    • Exploration of Karez irrigation system
    • Stroll through Daban District bazaars
    • Visit to salt lake and wind farms in Urumqi
    Landmarks
    Su Gong Ta Mosque
    Emin Minaret
    Karez Irrigation System
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Urumqi

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

    Included Activities

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

    Urumqi to Beijing

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

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Urumqi to Beijing
    • Visit to Wangfujing Street
    Landmarks
    Wangfujing Street
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  13. Day 12

    Beijing

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tiananmen Square
    • Visit to Forbidden City
    • Visit to Jingshan Park and Coal Hill
    • Tricycle ride through Hutong neighborhoods
    • Visit to traditional Siheyuan courtyard house
    • Visit to Summer Palace
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Jingshan Park
    Coal Hill
    Summer Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. 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 to Great Wall of China at Mutianyu section
    • Cable car ride up and down Great Wall
    • Visit to Temple of Heaven
    • Tai Chi class
    • Foot massage
    • Traditional Peking duck dinner
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Mutianyu Section
    Temple of Heaven
  15. Day 14

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast

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