| |
|
The classic journey through China in the footsteps of Marco Polo, from the Pamir to Kashgar,across Xinjiang to Xi'an and Beijing. For thousands of years the Silk Road was plied by merchants and camel caravans seeking the riches to be found in far-off China. It was a hard ,dangerous and often fatal route ,first chronicled in the writings of Marco Polo .If today the danger has largely gone, this journey through the Pamir and across the desert and mountains of Xinjiang still remains its fascination and historic interests. Silk Road, an ancient business route connected the Chinese civilization with the central Asia and Europe and North Africa , which is so famous in the history for the function it took .The route make your dream came true that you will have the feelings and the changes of times and beautiful nature scenery .By doing this , you find a shortcut to look into the long history and great culture .
Day 01:Arrival at Beijing
Pick-up and transfer to Crowne Plaza Hotel
Day 02: Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Beijing Duck Dinner+ Peking Opera
Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall, Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb.Breakfast at Hotel, Sichuan Dishes for and Cantonese Food for dinner.
Day 04: Beijing - Urumqi
Visit the Summer Palace. Take Flight CZ6902(14:40-18:20) to Urumqi and transfer to Oriental Dynasty Hotel
Day 05: Urumqi - Turpan
Drive to Turpan and Visit the Jiaohe Ruins, the Karez Well and the Sugong Pagoda. Overnight at Oasis Hotel
Day 06: Turpan - Dunhuang
Visit the Gaochang Ruins, the Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave and the Flaming Hill. Take Train L652 (soft sleeper) to Dunhuang.(19:46-07:43 the next day). Overnight at the train
Day 07: Dunhuang
Arrival at Liuyuan, pick-up, visit Echoing Sand Dune, Crescent Lake and overnight at Dunhuang Hotel
Day 08: Dunhuang - Lanzhou
Visit the Mogao Grottoes. Take Flight Mu2414(23:15-00:50) to Lanzhou and transfer to Sunshine Plaza
Day 09: Lanzhou
Visit the Binglingsi Grottoes.
Day 10: Lanzhou - Xiahe
Drive to Xiahe and Visit the Labrang Monastery, overnight at Labuleng Hotel
Day 11: Xiahe - Lanzhou
Drive back to Lanzhou. Overnight at Sunshine Plaza
Day 12: Lanzhou - Xian
Take Flight Hu7825 to Xian (09:00-10:00)and transfer to Hyatt Regency Hotel. Visit the City Wall, Provincial History Museum. Local Special for Lunch and Dinner at Hotel.
Day 13: Xian
Visit the Terra cotta Warriors and Horses Museum visit the Peasant Painting Gallery, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque,Both luch and supper at the local famous restaurants. Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show in the evening.
Day 14: Xian - Bejing
Take Flight Ca1206(07:55-09:20) to Beijing and fly home.
| Departure dates and prices |
(based on per person and shown in US dollars)
|
*Internal flights & taxes and train tickets;
*Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
*Daily lunches and/or dinners at China"s finest restaurants or hotels;
*Excellent individual guide & driver;
*Private air-conditioned car or van;
*Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
*Two bottles of mineral water per day;
*Government taxes. |
*personal expense such as shopping.
*Tips for drivers and tour guides. |
1.We quote you according to your demand, as a tourist, thus you are enabled the most flexibility and making you route comfortable.
2.Minor program changes sometimes are necessary, depending on road conditions, weather and availability of room
3.Prices and Itinerary are valid 2008, but may vary according to your travel time and tour availability (e.g.: China special events time such as F1, Canton fair; Chinese holiday periods: April 30th - May 7th, Sep 30th to Oct 7th, and Chinese New Year period which usually falls in January and Olympiad games.) ...... |
| Contact us(Reach us through our intercome system by clicking here in case of sensored words in normal e-mail address.) |
|
|
