Silk Road Glorious Tour

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Welcome to China! Shanghai is your arrival destination. Check in hotel upon arrival.

- Smart Tips:

• If you want to get around after check-in, ask your Shanghai tour guide for directions first.
• No international flight is included in this tour; however, if you need our help, please contact us to check out our flight deals.

• Breakfast, Lunch

Shanghai always teams up with the imprints from its colonial days. Today, you will walk along the Bund and get to the city's enduring landmark: the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. An interesting visit to the Shanghai History Museum, which is located inside the tower, will help you understand the city more. Have lunch in a restaurant with a classic setting.

In the afternoon, visit Yuyuan Garden and its bustling market. Later, you will saunter in the Former French Concession. A famous silk store will be the last stop for today.

- Smart Tips:

• After a walk in the Former French Concession, you can go for dinner at Ding Tai Fung near Xintiandi.
• Highly ranked as the No.4 attraction on Trip Advisor, ERA Time Acrobatic Show brings you an awesome night. Ask your Shanghai tour guide for ticket booking at a great price.

• Breakfast

There are a lot of things to do in Shanghai for your solo adventure. Check out the list we offer.

In the afternoon, you will fly to Xi'an. Check in upon arrival.

- Smart Tips:

• Go for a treasure hunt in Antique Street at Dongtai Road and see what this 100-meter-long street offers.
• Visit the Chocolate Happy Land for a sweet day.
• Around People Square, you can find malls, restaurants, museums, art centers, and parks, enough to kill the day.
• Trip Advisor recommends a vintage sidecar drive for real adventurers. Great discount possible if booking with China Travel.

• Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you will visit the wonder of ancient China: the Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Have lunch in a Sichuan restaurant nearby before a walk at a handicraft center.

In the afternoon, you will go back to Xi'an downtown, waiting to see the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, one of the biggest and most important Buddhist temples in China.

- Smart Tips:

• If you are amazed by Chinese calligraphy, you shouldn't miss out on the Forest of Stone Steles Museum.
• Want to try Karaoke? Ask your Xi'an tour guide for tips!
• Get stuffed at the famous noodle house, First Noodle Under the Sun, recommended by Trip Advisor.

• Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, you will take a free walk at the Ancient City Wall. Later, you will feel the vibe at the bustling Muslim Quarter before lunch.

An afternoon flight will take you to Dunhuang. Check in upon arrival.

- Smart Tips:

• You are about to go on an adventure in the desert; we suggest you take a pair of shades and some sunblock for precaution.

• Breakfast

Unveil the desert. Today, you will find some hidden gems at the famous Mogao Grottoes. Have lunch in a Dunhuang-style restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will ride on a camel and visit the Singing Sand Mountain.

- Smart Tips:

• The camel might have a smell that some people might find repellent.

• Breakfast, Lunch

It's meant to be a wild day today. Firstly, you will get a great look at the rugged ruins of the Great Wall of the Han Dynasty and visit the Yumenguan Pass, dating back to 115 BC. Have lunch in a local restaurant.

Later, we will break the wind and visit the famous Yadan Landform Park.

In the evening, your Dunhuang tour guide will escort you to the airport for the flight to Turpan. Check in upon arrival.

- Smart Tips:

• There will be a temperature difference after nightfall in the desert region, so please take some heavy clothes with you.

• Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, your Turpan tour guide will lead your way to the exotic land of Turpan.

Firstly, you will dwell around the ruins of the mysterious Jiaohe Ancient Town and learn about the history of the Karez Well System, which is still pumping water for the locals. Try some Xinjiang local food for your lunch.

In the afternoon, you will knock on the door of a local vineyard. The owner will tell you how they make delectable wine out of grapes. A local carpet store will be the last stop for today.

• Breakfast, Lunch

Today, you will be taken to Urumqi. Check in upon arrival and have a short break before a boat trip on the famous Heavenly Lake. Have lunch in a local restaurant.

Have the rest of the day free for your exploration.

• Breakfast, Lunch

The famous International Bazaar in Urumqi is the symbol of Xinjiang's thriving economy and lively daily life. Today, you will have an interesting stroll here. Have lunch in a local restaurant before the flight to Kashgar.

Upon arrival in Kashgar, check into the hotel and take a short break. Later, you will visit the holy mosque of Id Kah Mosque. Later, go to Zhiren Street, full of delightful surprises.

- Smart Tips:

• If you'd like to bring something home, hand-made carpets or beddings are your best bet.
• Please note: Jiamu Restaurant for your lunch doesn't allow wine drinking.

• Breakfast, Lunch

The peaceful glacier lake Karakuli Lake is one of the biggest attractions in Kashgar. Today, you will visit the lake and feel its clarity.

• Breakfast

Your tour guide will escort you to the airport for the flight to Urumqi. Later, you will take a flight to Beijing, where your Beijing tour guide will pick you up and take you to the hotel for check-in.

• Breakfast, Lunch

At first glance, Beijing's iconic attraction, Tian'anmen Square, isn't much to see. However, the thousands of Chinese people swarming at the site is an impressive sight in itself. The square directly crosses the Forbidden City, and we will make an easy entrance into it. Your walking tour will cover four major parts of the Forbidden City: the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and the Royal Garden.

Have lunch and stop by a pearl store before we carry on the tour to the Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling, which is also the birthplace of China's last emperor, Puyi. Despite its less-known reputation, this residence will offer interesting insight into China's epic and modern history. Later, visit the Hutong. The rickshaw ride will weave its way through narrow lanes, courtyard houses, and local markets and finally stop at a local family, who would like to invite you for a chill indoor.

- Smart Tips:

• After today's tour, you can visit the Drum Tower for a drumming show at sunset. Your Beijing tour guide will point out the direction.
• A taste freshly delivered from Hong Kong, enjoy the feast at My Soup.
• Book a night show? Golden Mask Dynasty will surely blow your mind!

• Breakfast, Lunch

Temple of Heaven has an important place in both China's history and culture. This morning, your Beijing tour guide will lead you way at this site before the drive to the Great Wall.

There are several sections of the Great Wall, and we have selected the most enjoyable one for your visit: the Mutianyu Section. You will take an uphill cable car ride and an exciting slide-way ride downhill.

Near the Great Wall, you will visit an interesting cloisonné factory to learn about the process.

Drive back to downtown Beijing and relax.

- Smart Tips:

• Rub away fatigue, you can enjoy a traditional massage or spa for tonight. Your Beijing tour guide will be happy to give great tips.
• If you want a taste of the famous Peking Duck, you shouldn't miss Peking Duck Private Kitchen.

• Breakfast

Today, your Beijing tour guide will take you to the airport. Thanks for traveling with China Travel. We hope to see you again soon!