• SILK ROAD EXPEDITION 16 DAYS

    <CCSR> SILK ROAD EXPEDITION 16 DAYS

     

    View: Beijing – Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Lanzhou – Xining, Xining, Xian

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    DAY 1   USA – Beijing

     

    We depart for Beijing aboard an international flight. Spend the night on the airplane and cross the International Date Line.

     

    DAY 2   Arrive at Beijing

     

    Upon arrival at Beijing, we are transferred to our luxury hotel accommodations.

     

    DAY 3   Beijing

     

    Leaving the comforts and the crowding of Beijing, we travel by air to a far-removed world of the Silk Road. We arrive at Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Upon arrival, we proceed to Xinjiang Minority People’s Museum. An exciting visit to the Kazakhs traditional yurt will be also arranged. For dinner, the Xinjiang specialty cuisine is served.

     

    DAY 4   Beijing - Urumqi

     

    Leaving the comforts and the crowding of Beijing, we travel by air to a far-removed world of the Silk Road. We arrive at Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Upon arrival, we proceed to Xinjiang Minority People’s Museum. An exciting visit to the Kazakhs traditional yurt will be also arranged. For dinner, the Xinjiang specialty cuisine is served.

     

    DAY 5   Urumqi – Turpan

     

    We take a motor coach pass the Daben City to to Turpan. Our full day excursion includes visits to the Flaming Mountains, Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Grottoes, and the amazing ancient Karez system. Bizaklik Thousand Buddha Crottoes stand high on the cliffs of the Flaming Mountains. Of the 83 original grottoes, only 57 currently remain, and the murals cover an area over 121200 square meters in about 40 grottoes. Enjoy a minority dance show in the evening.

     

    DAY 6  Turpan – Urumqi

     

    Turpan is best known for its grapes and honeydew melons, but is also rich in historical links to the Silk Road. Our tour starts with a visit to Grape Valley, then we take bus back to Urumqi to visit the Heavenly Lake. Later to the Bazaar, and a roast lamb dinner banquet will be served tonight.

     

    DAY 7   Urumqi – Dunhuang

     

    We board a morning flight bound for Dunhuang, one of China’s most historic cities that served as a rest stop for traders and as the gateway through which Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity entered China. Upon arrival, we visit the City Museum. In the evening, we attend a local Minority Show after dinner.

     

    DAY 8   Dunhuang

     

    Today our tour takes us to visit White Horse Pagoda at first, later excursions to the Singing Hill, the Crescent Moon Springs, and finally the Mogao Grottoes, world-renowned as “The Today our tour takes us to visit White Horse Pagoda at first, later excursions to the Singing Hill, the Crescent Moon Springs, and finally the Mogao Grottoes.

     

    DAY 8   Dunhuang - Jiayuguang – Lanzhou

     

    Morning visit to Jiayuguang, the western terminus of the Great Wall. A city tour will take us to the Great Wall Museum. After dinner, we take a comfortable air-conditioned soft berth express train to Lanzhou.

     

    DAY 10   Lanzhou

     

    Lanzhou is a city that has a 2 2000-year history and is the capital of Gansu Province. Enjoy full day boat excursion to Liu Jia Xia Dam and Binglingsi Grottoes. Later visit White Pagoda Mountain, for the view of the Yellow River. For our dinner tonight, enjoy the local famous cuisine - noodles.

     

    DAY 11   Lanzhou – Xining

     

    In the morning, our tour coach takes us to the 2000-year-old highland city, Xining. Upon arrival our city tour takes us to the Taer Monastery, where the father of the Gelug Sect of Lamaism Tsongkhapa was born. The Taer Monastery is huge and magnificent. Later visit to the Dongguan Mosque.

     

    DAY 12   Xining

     

    Today full- day tour includes not-to-be missed excursions to Riyue Mountain, Daotang River, and Qinghai Lake, the largest inland saltwater lake in China. We’ll have an opportunity to cruise on the lake. As night falls, we enjoy a delicious local beef hot pot while being entertained by a local folklore dance show.

     

    DAY 13   Xining – Xian

     

    We board a flight bound for Xian. 3 3,000-year-long history has left Xian a rich legacy of historical sites and cultural relics. On the way into town, we drive by the ancient City Wall and Bell Tower. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is also visited. Tonight, we are served the Imperial Dumpling Banquet for dinner.

     

    DAY 14   Xian

     

    Full day tour of Xian shows us the Terra-Cotta Warriors of Qinshihuang and the Hua Qin Hot Spring. In the evening we are treated to a local cuisine. Afterwards, catch a performance of the captivating Tang Dynasty Stage Show.

     

    DAY 15   Xian – Shanghai

     

    This morning we are transferred to the airport to board a short flight bound for Shanghai. Upon arrival, we check in to our luxurious hotel and enjoy some free times. After local cuisine dinner, we will have a night tour along the amazing Bund.

     

    DAY 16   Shanghai – USA

     

    Bid China a fond farewell as we board our homebound international flight. Re-cross the International Date Line and arrive back in the USA on the same day.

     

     

    ***** Peony *****