   Crescent Moon Pool, DunhuangFeatured Locations BEIJING – URUMQI – TURPAN – DUNHUANG – XIAN – SUZHOU – SHANGHAI Itinerary AB: American Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner | SD: Special Dinner Day 01 (Fri) US/BEIJING Take an international flight from the US to Beijing, China. Meals and snacks will be served on the plane. Movies will also be available during the flight. Day 02 (Sat) BEIJING Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by our tour guide. The rest of the night will be free for your leisure.
The highlight today is a trip to the astonishing Great Wall of China at Juyongguan Pass, one of the most remarkable feats of mankind. After lunch, you will stroll along the Sacred Way guarding the Ming Tombs, lined with different statutes of animals such as lions, elephants, camels and etc. Later in the day, you will take a tour of the Olympic Park where you will view the exterior of the Bird Nest-China National Stadium and Water Cube-China National Aquatic Center. Attend a welcome Peking Duck Dinner tonight. Day 04 (Mon) BEIJING/URUMQI (AB, L, D) After a restful night sleep, you will take a morning flight to Urumqi, the capital city of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Arrive in Urumqi around noontime and take a brief tour of South Hill Ranch and Bai Yang Gou. Stay overnight in Urumqi. Day 05 (Tues) URUMQI (AB, L, SD) Today’s excursion takes you to the beautiful Lake of Heaven (Tianchi Lake), where you will take a boat ride. Upon returning to the city, you will visit the Historical Museum of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which has an extensive collection of Silk Road artifacts and houses the famous mummies of Indo-European ancestry. Enjoy some time at a bustling local bazaar before joining in a special roast lamb dinner in the evening. Day 06 (Wed) URUMQI/TURPAN (AB, L, D)
(AB, L, D) Today’s excursion will feature the Karez Well-the amazing ancient underground irrigation system, the ruins of Gao Chang City and Jiao He City. Tonight you will board an overnight train to Liuyuan. Spend the night on the train. Day 08 (Fri) DUNHUANG (AB, L, D) You will arrive at Liuyuan Train Station early in the morning. Upon your arrival in Liuyuan, you will be met and transferred to Dunhuang, one of the most important crossroads on the Silk Road. After lunch you will visit the famed Mogao Grottoes, known as the “Oriental Pearl of Art”. Many visitors find themselves deeply touched by the immortal works of art. In the late afternoon you will take a tour of Min Sha Hill and the Crescent Moon Pool, where you will have the opportunity to take camel ride over the sand dunes. Day 09 (Sat) DUNHUANG/XIAN (AB, L, SD) This morning you will take a flight to Xian, the ancient capital city for 11 dynasties in Chinese history. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda upon arrival in Xian. Enjoy a dumpling dinner banquet, followed by an on-stage show of Tang Dynasty dance and music. Day 10 (Sun) XIAN (AB, L, D) After breakfast, visit the Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and see the awesome Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses, widely regarded as the eighth wonder of the world. After lunch, take a tour of the well preserved ancient city wall. Enjoy the rest of the day for leisure. Day 11 (Mon) XIAN/SUZHOU (via Shanghai) (AB, L, D) Today you will visit the Shaanxi Provincial Museum of History if time permits before taking a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival in Shanghai, you will be met and transferred to the city of Suzhou, noted for its landscaped gardens. Day 12 (Tues) SUZHOU/SHANGHAI (AB, L, D) Today you will cruise on the world famous ancient Grand Canal of more than 2400 years history to experience the unique cultures and glimpse the daily life of the local residents. You will also visit the silk embroidery factory, the Lingering Garden and the ancient Panmen Gate, the only existing water & land gate. After dinner you will take a bus ride back to Shanghai. Shanghai, China’s largest city (home to 16 million people), is also China’s principal port on a deep estuary of the Yangtze River. Often regarded as “the Paris of the East,” Shanghai has retained the flavor of its past European influences.
After breakfast, you will take an excursion to Zhujiajiao, a water village near Shanghai with a history of more than 1000 years. You will experience the serene country lifestyle of the local residents, and immerse yourself in the “old world” architecture and the local customs that have been well preserved. In the afternoon, visit the Bund, bustling Nanjing Road and well-known Shanghai Museum of Art and History, which ranks among the great museums of the world. Attend a farewell dinner celebration of Shanghai cuisine in the evening, followed by a cruise on Huangpu River to enjoy a fascinating night view of Shanghai. Day 14 (Thurs) SHANGHAI (AB) Today you may take an optional tour of the 2010 World Expo venues in Shanghai or enjoy your free day for leisure. Day 15 (Fri) SHANGHAI/US (AB) After breakfast you will take a departure transfer to the airport for the flight back home Tour Dates & Fares
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