Beijing, Urumqi, Kashgar, Dunhuang, Xian, Shanghai
14 Days/ 12 nights |
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| Day 1: | Vancouver - Beijing |
| | Depart direct from Vancouver for Beijing. |
| Day 2: | Tue Beijing |
| | Welcome to China, it has been known for its beautiful landscape. Upon arrival, our local representative will meet
and transfer your hotel. |
| Day 3: | Beijing- Urumqi (B/L/D) |
| | We take the morning flight for Urumqi. It is a unique air route, as geographically it covers the two massive deserves, as well as many high red-rock or snow-capped mountains, valleys, and canyons. It’s possible to imagine that you are flying over Mars. In the afternoon, we travel 70km southwest to Nanshan Grassland, where we visit azakstanian,
Uzbekistanian, Kyrgyzatanian minority families and chat with them in their yurts while drinking strong Milk Tea and local home-made snacks. |
| Day 4: | Urumqi (B/L/SD) |
| | Today, we drive 120 km northeast to Heavenly Lake, which is flanked by rugged pines and cypresses, with melted clear waters reflecting the surrounding snow-capped peaks. Then we drive back and visit the Provincial Museum to see the incredible mummies from 2,000 years ago. If time permits, we’ll visit the Red Hill Park and the Bazaar, which
is believed to be the largest outdoor market in Xinjiang. |
| Day 5: | Urumqi / Turpan by bus (B/L/D) |
| |  This morning, we drive to Turpan - an oasis surrounded by desert and dry mountains. Upon arrival, we visit the mysterious ruins of Jiaohe city, which reveals traces of a prosperous ancient trading center and military base sixteen-hundred years ago. We then visit Karez, its underground water supply and irrigation system, and its museum. Turpan is famous throughout China for its large, sweet grapes and
gourds, so we will visit the grape valley and enjoy fruits there. |
| Day 6: | Turpan/Urumqi by bus, Urumqi/Kashgar by air (B/L/D) |
| | In the moring, we’ll visit Sugong Pagoda, the Flaming Mountain, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Grottoes, and lunch with a local family. In the afternoon, we drive back to Urumqi and take the evening flight to Kashgar. |
| Day 7: | Kashgar/Urumqi by air (B/L/D) |
| | On Sunday morning we will watch as the Moslems pray. It is incredible to see thousands of Muslims kneeling down on the streets and squares. Then we’ll visit the Sunday Bazaar - the largest outdoor market in mid-Asia. In the afternoon, we’ll drive to see the tombs of the Fragrant Concubine and the old town of Kashgar, which will bring you back 500 years. Take the evening flight back to Urumqi. |
| Day 8: | Urumqi / Dunhuang by air (B/L/D) |
| | We take a morning flight to Dunhuang. In the afternoon, visit the world heritage site-Mogao Grottoes. It is the world’s most important site of ancient Buddhist Culture. The grottoes preserve nearly a thousand years of Buddhist cave -temple architecture, clay sculpture, mural paintings, and manuscripts, dating from the 5th to 14th centuries. |
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Beijing -Chang An Grand Hotel (5*) or Regal Court Hotel or similar
Urumqi -Urumqi Hoi Tak Hotel or similar
Turpan -Turpan Oasis Hotel or similar
Kashgar -Kashgar Qinibagh Hotel or similar
Dunhuang -Dunhuang Hotel VIP Building or similar
Xian -Xian Aurum International Hotel or similar
Shanghai -Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar |
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| Day 9: | Dunhuang (B/L/D) |
| | Today we drive two hours west across the desert to Yumen Pass (Jade Gate Pass), which was the west terminal of the Great Wall built in Han Dynasty 2,100 years ago. Then we drive back and visit the Crescent Moon Lake and Sand Singling Dune. Ride a camel and enjoy the marvelous sunset. |
| Day 10: | Dunhuang /Xi’an by air (B/L/D) |
| |  Fly to Xi’an in the morning. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, tour the Big Wild Pagoda, Bell Tower, and Xi Guan Street. |
| Day 11: | Xi’an (B/L/SD) |
| | Today’s highlight is the 2000 year-old army of Terracotta Warriors guarding the tomb of China’s first emperor. Afterwards, we tour the Shaanxi Provincial Museum. Enjoy a Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Performance
tonight. |
| Day 12: | Xi’an/Shanghai by air (B) |
| | Fly to Shanghai in the morning. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. |
| Day 13: | Shanghai (B/L/D) |
| | Today’s sightseeing includes the Bund, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple. In the evening, enjoy the Shanghai Acrobatic Show- an unforgettable experience. |
| Day 14: | Shanghai-Vancouver (B) |
| | Transfer to Pudong International airport for flight home. |
| 2009/2010 Departures | Tour Price | Single Supplement |
Apr 27
May 11- Jun 8
Sep 14, Oct 5 |
$4100 | $530
$545
$620 |
Jul 6, 20
Aug 10
Aug 24 |
$4180 | $550
$550
$585 |
| Aug 31 |
$4330 | $625 |
| Jun 22 |
$4480 | $545 |
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| Add-on Round trip Airfare to Vancouver:- |
| | * Victoria/ Kelowna/Kamploops-$160
* Calgary/Edmonton -$240/$220
* Saskatoon/Regina/Winnipeg -$380
* Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal -$520 |
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| Package Includes: |
| | *Return airfare between Vancouver and China
*China Domestic airfare from Beijing / Urumqi / Kashagar / Urumqi / Dunhuang / Xi’an / Shanghai
*Meet & greet service
*12 nights of hotel accommodation based on twin sharing
*12 breakfast, 10 lunch and 10 dinner
*Sightseeing as per specified
*Transfer between airport and hotel in each city
*Professional English speaking tour guide in each city |
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