Ancient Silk Road Tour

Day 1-2 :U.S.A. - BEIJING, CHINA

Depart West Coast today aboard a spacious jet for your transpacific journey and cross the International Dateline.

Day 3 :BEIJING

When arriving in Beijing, you will be greeted by our professional tour guide at the Beijing Capital Airport and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free for your own leisure, and you can choose other scenic spots to visit at your own expense.

Hotel : Hotel Nikko New Century Beijing or similar 5*

Day 4 :BEIJING (B/L/D)

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Heaven,where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for an abundant harvest.Then visit the Great Wall,the only man-made structure on the earth that can be observed by the naked eyes from the outer space.On the way,visit out side view of the main Olympic Staduim-known as the Bird Nest and the Water Cube.Enjoy chinese acrobatic show after dinner.

Day 5 :BEIJING - URUMQI (B/L/D)

Fly westwards to Urumqi, the highest altitude city in the world. Step on the mystical silk road where East meets West. Visit Xinjiang Museum, the Hongshan Park and go shopping in the 「Government Craftwork in People's Hall」. Tonight, we shall enjoy the special Roast Lamb dinner.

Hotel : Mirage Hotel or similar 5*

Day 6 :URUMQI - TURPAN (B/L/D)

In the morning, we shall take a cable car up to Mt. Tianshan and visit Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) by boat. Then we shall head for Turpan, an oasis amid the desert, and renowned for its grapes and honeydew melons. Afterwards, we shall visit the Silk Road Jade and Carpet Workshop. Tonight, we could enjoy a traditional singing and dancing show.

Hotel : Turpan Hotel or local best

Day 7 :TURPAN - DUNHUANG (B/L/D)

Today, we shall visit the very interesting Karez Well, an underground irrigation system that carries melted snow from Mt.Tianshan to the fields below. Then visit the Ancient City of Gaochang, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and the Flaming Mountain. In the evening you will go to Dunhuang via an overnight sleeper train.

Hotel : Rest in the overnight sleeper train

Day 8 :DUNHUANG (B/L/D)

When arriving in Dunhuang, one of the most historic destinations along China's Silk Road, also a huge center of Buddhist art, we shall visit the world famous Mogao Grottoes, designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO for its 1600-year accumulated cultural, architectural, and art treasures. There remains 492 cave temples and 45000 square meters of frescos. Then, pay a visit to the Crescent Moon Spring and sand dunes at Mingsha.

Hotel : Dunhuang Hotel or local best

Day 9 :DUNHUANG - JIAYUGUAN PASS - LANZHOU (B/L/D)

After breakfast, the tour bus will head for Jiayuguan , Jiayuguan Pass is the first pass at the west end of the Great Wall of China and was built during the Ming Dynasty. It is located at the foot of Jiayuguan Hill, between two hills of which the Pass lies, so earned the name "The First and Greatest Pass under the Heaven". Then we shall move on to Lanzhou by an overnight sleeper train.

Hotel : Rest in the overnight sleeper train

Day 10 :LANZHOU - XI'AN (B/L/D)

This morning, we shall arrive in Lanzhou, the very important section of the Silk Road. The Yellow River runs through this city. Then, we shall visit the Wuquan Mountain Park and the No.1 Bridge of the Yellow River. Then, we shall fly to Xi'an, the ancient capital of 11 different dynasties.

Hotel : Castle Hotel or similar 5*

Day 11 :XI'AN (B/L/D)

Xi'an was the capital of ancient China for 11 dynasties extending 1000 years. You are going to visit the amazing Terra Cotta Warriors – thousands of life-size clay warriors, horses and chariots which were part of the tomb of the first emperor of Qin Dynasty, discovered in 1974 by a farmer who was digging a well.Afterwards, we shall visit the Huaqing Hot Spring. Then, proceed to visit the Big Wild-Goose Pagoda, and Dynasty Bell Tower. A Dumplings Feast will be served for your dinner. Tonight you will enjoy the spectacular Tang Dynasty Dance Show.

Hotel : Castle Hotel or similar 5*

Day 12 :XI'AN - SHANGHAI (B/L/D)

Fly to Shanghai, one of the largest commercial cities in China. Spend the day visiting beautiful traditional garden- Yu Garden, Cheng Huang Temple, the Bund and shopping along Nanjing Road. You can also view the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (No Ascending).

Hotel : Guang Dong Hotel or similar 5*

Day 13 :SHANGHAI - U.S.A. (B)

After breakfast, we could visit the hand-made craftwork center. Then, we shall transfer to the airport, ending the wonderful 13 days China tour.