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 DAY
1
Destinations: Arrive in Beijing
Today's Activities:
After your arrival in Beijing, you will be greeted by
your Beijing local guide, who will then take you to
the hotel.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: No meal
 DAY
2
Destinations: Beijing
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide
will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to the
Mutianyu Great Wall, the main section of the wall that
was reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty. In ancient
times, it was used as a strategic point of defense.
Cable car fee is not included.
After a Chinese lunch at a local restaurant, proceed
to the Ming Tombs, the mausoleums of 13 emperors of
the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
3
Destinations: Beijing
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up
at the hotel and accompany you to the Temple of Heaven.
The temple was built between 1409 and 1420, and is one
of Beijing's most impressive parks in terms of architecture
and significance.
Next proceed to Tian'anmen Square, which is the heart
of modern China, the symbol of the People's Republic,
and the center of Beijing's landmarks.
After lunch, proceed to the Forbidden City, home to
24 emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties during its
five centuries of use.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
4
Destinations: Bejing-Xi'an
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide
will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you on the
Beijing's Hutong Tour, a "must-see" attraction
if you want to really get a feel for the rich history
and culture of the city.
After lunch, proceed to the famous shopping area, Wangfujing
Street.
Then transfer to Xi'an. Upon your arrival, you will
be greeted by your local guide and check in the hotel.
The rest of the day will be free on your own.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
5
Destinations: Xi'an
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, you will visit the Museum of Qin Terracotta
Warriors & Horses.
After lunch, proceed to the Huaqing Hot Spring, situated
30 kilometers east of Xi'an.
Next visit the Banpo Museum, located on the north side
of Banpo Village on a site that dates to the Neolithic
period.
Then your guide will accompany you to enjoy a Chinese
Dumpling for Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, and Chinese
Dumpling Dinner
 DAY
6
Destinations: Xi'an
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide
will accompany you to the Forest of Steles, which is
a professional art museum that collects, studies, and
displays various steles and stone sculptures.
Next proceed to Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous Buddhist
pagoda that is situated inside Da Ci'en Temple.
After lunch, proceed to the Medieval City Wall, which
is the most complete ancient city wall in China.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
7
Destinations: Xi'an-Dunhuang
Today's Activities: Your local guide will take you
to the airport for your departure flight to Dunhuang.
After your arrival in Dunhuang, you will be greeted
by your Dunhuang local guide, who will then accompany
you to visit the Dunhuang Museum, located in downtown
Dunhuang.
Return to the hotel. Your local guide will suggest a
restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest
of the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
8
Destinations: Duhuang-Turpan
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide
will pick you up at your hotel and accompany you to
the Mogao Grottos, also known as the ''thousand Buddha
Caves'', which constitute one of the three major Buddhist
grotto sites in China.
After lunch, proceed to the Crescent Moon Spring, which
is located 6 km from Dunhuang and is quite literally
an oasis in the desert.
Later visit the Singing Sand Mountains, which are known
for the sounds the wind makes when blowing over the
dunes.
Your local guide will take you to the railway station
for the overnight train ride to Turpan.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
9
Destinations: Turpan
Today's Activities:
Upon your arrival in Turpan, you will be greeted by
your Turpan local guide and then check in the hotel.
Later you will visitthe Bizaklik Astana-Karakhoja Graves,
which are tombs of the ancient Gaochang residents.
After lunch, proceed to the Gaochang Ruins, located
southeast of Turpan.
Next visit the Flaming Mountains, situated in the desert
on the northern edge of the Turpan basin, stretching
over 100km long and 10 km wide.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
10
Destinations: Turpan-Urumqi-Kashgar
Today's Activities: After breakfast, transfer to Urumqi
and visit the Heavenly Mountain (Tianshan) and Heaven's
Lake (Tianchi).
Next proceed to the Er Dao Qiao Bazaar in Urumqi, which
offers a variety of shopping opportunities.
Then transfer to Kashgar by air.
After your arrival, you will be greeted by your Kashgar
local guide, who will then take you to your hotel.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
11
Destinations: Kashgar
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide
will pick you up at the hotel and accompany you to Kalakuli
Lake, also known as Ka Lake, meaning Black Lake. The
lofty snow-covered Mushitage Mountain is reflected in
the lake, making it look even more impressive.
Return to the hotel. Your local guide will suggest a
restaurant option and shopping destination for the rest
of the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
12
Destinations: Kashgar-Urumqi
Today's Activities: After breakfast, your local guide
will accompany you to the Kashgar Grand Bazaar. The
market is a kind of agricultural market that has expanded
to include anything you can think of, including clothing,
knives, and more.
Next proceed to the Abakh Hoja Tomb, which is the most
magnificent tomb in Kashgar, filled with history and
symbolism.
After lunch, proceed to Id Kah Mosque, the largest mosque
in China and the religious center of Kashgar.
Transfer to Urmuqi. After your arrival, the local guide
will take you to the hotel and help you check in.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
13
Destinations: Urumqi-Shanghai
Today's Activities: After breakfast, you will visit
the Southern Mountain Pasture, which is a lush grassland
peppered with gullies and large areas of spruce and
pine forest.
Then experience local hospitality as a guest in a family
home.
After lunch, you will transfer to Shanghai.
After your arrival in Shanghai, you will be greeted
by your Shanghai local guide, and help you check in
the hotel.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest of the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
14
Destinations: Shanghai
Today's Activities: After breakfast, you will visit
Yuyuan Garden, a famous Chinese classical garden located
in Shanghai's colorful and bustling Old Town.
Next, proceed to Chenghuang Market to try the famous
Shanghai steamed soup dumplings as well as shop at the
old antiques market.
After lunch, proceed to the Bund, also called Zhongshan
East Road, which is Shanghai's famous waterfront and
the symbol of Shanghai. Walking along the Bund, which
is the west shore of the Huangpu River, you can see
the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Jin Mao Tower across
the river in Pudong.
Then proceed to China's first and foremost shopping
street, Nanjing Road.
Your local guide will suggest a restaurant option and
shopping destination for the rest the day.
Meals: Western Breakfast + Chinese Lunch
 DAY
15
Destinations: Depart Shanghai
Today's Activities:
After breakfast, check out the hotel and transfer to
the airport.
Take a flight to leave.
Your tour ends here with much beautiful memories!
Meals: Western Breakfast
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