Duration: 12 Days
Visit: Urumqi,Turpan,Dunhuang,Xian,Beijing,Dengfeng
Note: Come to explore the ancient and mysterious Silk Road tour with us in this Silk Road 12 Days Tour by China Orient Express .Follow us to go through China's history by visiting the historical wonde, Buddhism temples, beautiful Chinese classic tour wi ...
Chinese Treasures Trip Overview
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1.Child 3-11 with bed 90% as adult price 2.Child under 2 without bed free |
Day
01
Arrive at Urumqi; it is the capital of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, the farthest city from the ocean. Our bilingual tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. 'Urumqi' is Mongolian for 'beautiful farm'. Since time immemorial it has been a welcome oasis in the desert, and now, it is a modern, thriving city with many skyscrapers.
Day
02
Heavenly Lake,Xinjiang Regional Museum
Meals:Hotel buffet breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★Hoi Tak Hotel or same classAfter breakfast, we proceed to the famous Tianchi Lake (Heavenly Lake) and Mt Tianshan. The former is situated halfway up Bogda Peak in Fukang County, about 1,980 above sea level. The lake surface spans an area of 4.9km2 and the lake has a depth of up to 105m, a circumference of 3, 400m and at its broadest it is 1 500m wide. We will take a cruise to enjoy the lake's amazing scenery. Aboard the cruise, we can also view the snow-capped summit of Bogda Peak which forms a captivating contrast to the jade-green lake waters. Next we visit the Museum of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This museum has four or five thousand years ago until the modern Silk Road excavation and collected more than 1,000 pcs of precious cultural relics. Tonight, we can catch a tribal song and dance performance after the Xinjiang flavor of roasted whole lamb dinner.
Day
03
Jiaohe ruins,flaming mountain,Karez well system
Meals:breakfast, Lunch,,Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★China Orient ExpressDay
04
Mogao Caves
Meals:breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
Day
05
Echoing-Sand Mountain
Meals:breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan or same classDay
06
Jiayuguan
Meals:breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★China Orient ExpressThis morning we visit Jiayuguan (Jiayu Pass), is the most western end of the Great Wall. Also known as 'the First and Greatest Pass under Heaven', and it is the best preserved and most magnificent military building among the passes of the Great Wall. Next, we move on to Overhanging Great Wall. It is about 7 mimes away from Jiayu Pass. It's located on a ridge that is 45 degrees from vertical hence the name Overhanging Great Wall. 22:00hrs, we take the ‘China Orient Express’ Train to Tianshui.
Day
07
Maiji Mountain
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★China Orient ExpressAfter breakfast, 08:00hrs arrived in Tianshui, we proceed to visit Maiji Mountain is 150 meters tall, and it was named for its shape -- like that of a pile of wheat. According to historical records, the Maiji Grottoes were excavated during the Hou Qin Dynasty of the Sixteen Kingdom Period. 21:00hrs ,after dinner we move on to Xi’an by “China Orient Express’. The overnight train is quite comfortable and offer wonderful evening and morning views of the regional countryside.
Day
08
Big Wild Goose Pagoda,The Ancient City Wall
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★Sheraton Xian North City Hotel or same classDay
09
Terracotta Army,Huaqing Pool
Meals:breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★China Orient ExpressAfter breakfast, we drive to one of the eight wonders of the world, the Terracotta Warriors' Museum, for a visit. Here we can observe the grandiose of the Qin Dynasty army. Life-sized terracotta soldiers and horses are arranged in battle formation in a huge burial pit. The Terracotta Warriors are among the greatest troves of historical artifacts and art in the world today. Lastly, we continue to Huaqing Hot Spring in Mt Lishan. In ancient time, emperors used to come here to bathe and enjoy the scenic beauty. It has become a favorite spa since the Tang Dynasty. 22:30hrs, we onboard the ' China Orient Express ' Train to Luoyang
Day
10
Shaolin Temple,Forest of Stupas,Centre of Heaven & Earth
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury ★★★★★China Orient ExpressAfter breakfast, we will arrive in Luoyang and visit to the Shaolin Temple. This temple is shrouded in legend and mystery. The origin of martial arts and kung fu is part of the mystique of Shaolin Temple and the Shaolin monks. This is probably the most famous temple in China, not only because of its long history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, but also because of its martial arts or Wushu. There is a theatre here which presents the famous Kungfu Show at 1400. We will taste Yongtaisi shaolin Vegetarian for lunch. Yongtaisi shaolin Vegetarian located close to the Shaoling Temple, the Yongtaisi Nunnery serves Vegetarian food. 22:30 hrs., we onboard the ‘China Orient Express’ train to Beijing after dinner.
Day
11
The Forbidden City,Capital Museum
Meals:Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Day
12
Beijing Capital International Airport
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast
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* Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Labor’s Day (Apr 29-May 5, 2014), China National Day Holiday (Sep 29-Oct 8, 2014), and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan 28-Feb 7, 2014).
* If only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.
*Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
* You will enjoy more discount if there is more people join the tour.
*Different type of the cabin has different cost.
Quad:13194/pax