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  • Beijing-Urumqi-Turpan-Kashiga-Dunhuang-Xian-Shanghai (13days/12nights)
  • Tour Code:J-012
  • Destination(s):Beijing/Urumqi/Turpan/Kashiga/Dunhuang/Xian/Shanghai
  • · Duration: 13 Days/12 Nights
    · Tour Style:Group tour
    · Departure date: Every Tuesday
    · Minimum: Two travelers
  • Day 1 (Tue)        Arrive Beijing.
    Meet & transfer to the hotel
    HOTEL: CHANG AN GRAND HOTEL BEIJING or similar (superior class)

    Day 2 (Wed)        Beijing / Urumqi  by air          (B, L, D) 
    We take the morning flight for Urumqi. It is a unique air route, as geographically it covers the two massive deserts, as well as many high red-rock or snow-capped mountains, valleys, and canyons. It’s possible to imagine that you are flying over Mars.  Afternoon tours in Urumqi, we travel 70 km southwest to Nanshan Grassland, where we visit Kazakstanian, Uzbekistanian, Kyrgyzatanian minority families and chat with them in their yurts while drinking strong Milk Tea and local home-made snacks.
    Hotel: URUMQI HOI TAK HOTEL or similar (superior class)

    Day 3 (Thu)          Urumqi           (B. L. D)
    Today, we drive 120 km northeast to Heavenly Lake (UNECO), which is at an elevation of 2600 meters. The beautiful lake is flanked by rugged pines and cypresses, with melted clear waters reflecting the surrounding snow-capped peaks. Where is always regarded as the ancestor’s home by all ethnics in Mid Asia. Then we drive back and visit the Provincial Museum to see the incredible mummies from 2,000 years ago. If time permits, we’ll visit the Red Hill Park and the Bazaar, which is believed to be the largest outdoor market in Xinjiang.

    Day 4 (Fri)          Urumqi / Turpan by bus           (B. L. D)
    This morning, we drive along the ancient Silk Road across the Heavenly Mount to Turpan – an oasis surrounded by desert and dry mountains. Upon arrival, we visit the mysterious ruins of Jiaohe city (UNECO), which reveals traces of a prosperous ancient trading center and military base sixteen-hundred years ago. We then visit Karez, its underground water supply and irrigation system (UNESCO), and its museum. Turpan is famous throughout China for its large, sweet grapes and gourds, so we will visit the grape valley and enjoy fruits there.
    Hotel:  OASIS HOTEL  (best standard hotel)

    Day 5 (Sat)          Turpan / Urumqi  by bus,  Urumqi / Kashigar by air           (B. L. D)
    In the morning, we’ll visit Sugong Pagoda, the Flaming Mountain, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Grottoes, and lunch with a local family. In the afternoon, we drive back to Urumqi and take the evening flight to Kashigar.
    Hotel:  QINIBAGH HOTEL or similar (best standard)

    Day 6 (Sun)          Kashigar / Urumqi  by air         (B. L. D)
    Sunday morning tours, we will watch the Moslems Sunday Pray. It is incredible to see thousands of Muslims kneeling down on the streets and squares in the whole city, specially in the front of the temples. Then we’ll visit the Sunday Bazaar – the largest outdoor market in mid-Asia. In the afternoon, we’ll drive to see the tombs of the Fragrant Concubine and a well-preserved Old Town of Kashigar (UNECO), which will bring you back 1500 years with its coagulate history at Mid Asia. Then we take the evening flight back to Urumqi.
    Hotel: URUMQI HOI TAK HOTEL or similar (superior class)

    Day 7 (Mon)         Urumqi / Dunhuang  by air          (B. L. D)                             
    We take a morning flight to Dunhuang-the most frontier military town in the dynasties. In the afternoon, visit the world heritage site– Mogao Grottoes (UNECO). It is the world's most important site of ancient Buddhist Culture. The grottoes preserve nearly a thousand years of Buddhist cave-temple architecture, clay sculpture, mural paintings, and manuscripts, dating from the 5th to 14th centuries.
    Hotel:  DUNHUANG HOTEL VIP BUILDING  (superior)

    Day 8 (Tue)          Dunhuang           (B. L. D)
    Today we drive two hours west across the desert to Yumen Pass (Jade Gate Pass), which was the west terminal of the Great Wall built in Han Dynasty 2,100 years ago. Then we drive back and visit the Crescent Moon Lake and Sand Singing Dune. Ride a camel and enjoy the marvelous sunset.

    Day 9 (Wed)         Dunhuang / Xian  by air         (B. L. D)
    Fly to Xi’an in the morning. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, tour the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower, and Xi Guan Street.
    Hotel:  AURUM INTERNATIONAL HOTEL XIAN   (superior)

    Day 10 (Thu)         Xian         (B. L. D)
    Today’s highlight is the 2000 year-old army of Terracotta Warriors and bronze chariots (UNESCO) guarding the tomb of China’s first emperor. Afterwards, we tour the Shaanxi Provincial Museum or Neolithic Museum. Enjoy a Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Performance tonight.

    Day 11 ( Fri)         Xian / Shanghai  by air         ( B )
    Leisure in Xian and then fly to Shanghai in the morning. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure
    Hotel:  GALAXY HOTEL SHANGHAI  (superior)

    Day 12 (Sat)         Shanghai          (B. L. D)
    Today’s sightseeing includes the Bund, Classical Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum and People Square, Nanjing Road or Xintiandi 
    In the evening, we enjoy the Shanghai Acrobatic Show – an unforgettable experience.

    Day 13 (Sun)        Shanghai Exit         (B)
    Leisure & Transfer to Pudong International Airport (PVG) for flight home forward