China Tours | Ancient Silk Road
Beijing, Urumqi, Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan, Zhangye, Xining, Luoyang, Shaolin Temple, Kaifeng, Zhengzhou 14 Days
Tour code: CR03
| Year 2025 Departure Date (Depart on Wednesday) |
Land Tour Fare | China Domestic Airfare | Int'l Airfare | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAR 19 | $2599 | $600 | --- | $900 |
| APR 02, 16 | $2599 | $600 | --- | $900 |
| MAY 07, 21 | $2599 | $600 | --- | $900 |
| JUN 04, 18 | $2599 | $600 | --- | $900 |
| JUL 09, 23 | $2599 | $600 | --- | $900 |
| AUG 06, 20 | $2599 | $600 | --- | $900 |
| SEP 03, 10, 17 | $2599 | $600 | --- | $900 |
| OCT 08, 15, 22 | $2599 | $600 | --- | $900 |
| NOV 12 | $2599 | $600 | --- | $900 | * Land Tour Fare are per person in U.S. dollars based on two adults sharing one twin bedded room, double occupancy and does not include any air ticket. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single room supplement. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age) share room with adult and not asking for extra bed, the rate is 90% of the adult price. If asking for extra bed, the price is the same as adult. Children 12 and older will be charged at the adult fare. |
Day 1 USA - Beijing
Today we board an international flight bound for Beijing, China. Cross the International Date Line.
Day 2 Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the luxury hotel for rest and relaxation.
Day 3 Beijing - Urumqi
More than 2000 years ago, Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty dispatched an emissary to the west, not for trade, but for securing allies against the hordes intrusion from the north. That was the first time China opened its door to the western world. Since then, camel caravans, carrying spices, fruits and all kinds of goods from the west, continuously crossed the vast deserts and the freezing mountains to come to China for the seek of silk. Today, you can follow the path of those ancient caravans all the way on the silk road. Fly to Urumqi. Of all the cities in the world, Urumqi is the farthest from the sea! You are about to step on that mystical road where East meets West. Upon arrival, enjoy the approximately 70 miles drive to the placid Heavenly Lake (Tianchi), properly named for its steep green pastures, virgin conifer forests, and snowy mountains. The elevation is 6000 feet. Take a cruise on the lake.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Urumqi - Turpan
In the morning, we proceed to Turpan, an oasis amid the desert, and renown for its grapes and honeydew melons. On the way we enjoy the unique scenery of snow capped peaks, dragon-spruce tress and wild flowers. Visit the famous Karez Wells, an underground irrigation system that carries melted snow from Mt. Tianshan to the fields below. You will tour the ruins of the ancient city of Jiaohe and Sugong Minaret. Tonight taste roasted lamb and enjoy the Xingjiang folklore performance.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Turpan - Urumqi
Turpan is best known for its grapes and honeydew melons, but is also rich in historical links to the Silk Road. Visit to Grape Valley. Return to the city and visit the local free market - Big Bazaar and the Xinjiang Minority People’s Museum. Tonight you are treated with the famous regional cuisine.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Urumqi - Dunhuang
We take high speed train to 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. Our city tour includes visits to the Yangguan Pass of Great Wall (Yangguan), Singing Hill and Moon Lake. Tonight, we enjoy a colorful Minority Show following dinner.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Dunhuang
Today our tour takes us to visit Dunhuang Museum at first, later excursion to Mogao Grottoes, known as "The World Art Treasure House". The cave is the largest, most well preserved treasure house of arts in the world and is listed as one of the World Cultural Heritages. Mogao Grottoes designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO for its 1600-year accumulated cultural, architecture, and art treasures. They are China's oldest monumental Buddhist grottoes. The first grotto was constructed in 366 AD. Housed in the remaining 492 cave temples are over 2,400 sculptures and 45,000 square meters of frescoes.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 Dunhuang - Jiayuguan
Drive from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan Pass, the western end of the Great Wall. Visit this vital stronghold of military defense. Lunch in a nearby city followed by a visit to a local vineyard. Visit Jiayuguan Pass Fort. Tonight we stay at Jiayuguan.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Xining
After breakfast, drive to Zhangye. You will tour the Zhangye Geological Park. The landform of Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park is a unique type of petrographic geomorphology which is found only in China which consists of red-colored sandstones and conglomerates of largely Cretaceous age. About 100 million years ago, there used to be a huge inland basin here. Water carried silt from the surrounding mountains to the basin. As the result of global high temperatures the basin dried up and in these arid conditions the sediment oxidized and turned rust color. The area is fast becoming a popular tourist attraction for the sleepy town of Zhangye. The World Heritage Committee decided to include China Danxia Landform in the World Heritage List at its 34th meeting being held in Brasilia, capital of Brazil, on August 1, 2010. We take the express train to Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Xining - Zhengzhou - Kaifeng
After breakfast, fly to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province. Drive to Kaifeng, the ancient capital of China. Serving for 168 years as capital of the Northern Song some 900 years ago, Kaifeng was the most prosperous city in China. Our city tour will include visits to Kaifeng-Fu, Dragon Pavilion and the Iron Pagoda. Enjoy the Song Dynasty banquet for dinner.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Kaifeng - Shaolin Temple - Luoyang
After breakfast, we drive to Luoyang. On the way to Luoyang, we will tour Shaolin Temple and Zhongyue Temple. We will enjoy a wonderful Shaolin kungfu performance. Then we tour the White Horse Pagoda, the first China's Buddhism Temple. Arrive in Luoyang, a special banquet of local cuisine will be prepared for dinner tonight.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Luoyang
Luoyang served as the capital for 13 dynasties in history and it is the oldest capital in China. Our tour begins with the famous Longmen Grottoes, one of the three main treasure houses of stone inscription art in China. Next, we stop at the Guan Mausoleum, the burial of general Guan Yu from Three Kingdoms Period.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Luoyang - Zhengzhou
In the morning, continue our sightseeing tour of Luoyang with visits to the Folk Craft Museum. Drive to Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province. Tour the Yellow River tourist area. Enjoy the local cuisine for dinner.
Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Zhengzhou - USA
After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. End of tour.
Includes Breakfast
land Tour Fare Includes
1. Five star hotel accommodations or local best hotel accommodations;
2. Three meals a day in China as specified in itinerary including daily breakfast in hotels and local specialty cuisines;
3. Local transportation inside China as specified in itinerary;
4. All entrance fees to the sightseeing sites as outlined in itinerary;
5. Experienced and knowledgeable English speaking tour guide throughout China;
6. Travel accident insurance.
land Tour Fare not Includes
1. Chinese Visa fee;
2. Tips to tour guides and drivers.
Meals
Three meals a day for the entire trip as specified in the itinerary.
Buffet breakfast or Chinese breakfast each morning at hotel.
Chinese lunches and dinners at local restaurants.
Local Specialty Dinners
Urumqi: Xinjiang Specialty Cuisine
Turpan: Roast Lamb
Xining: Local Beef Hot PotKaifeng: Local Specialty Dinner
Luoyang: Local Cuisine
Zhengzhou: Local Specialty Dinner
Entertainment
Urumqi..........….... Local Minority Folklore Music & Dance Show
Dunhuang...….......Dunhuang Minority Show, Camel Back Ride
Shaolin……….......Shaolin Gong Fu Show
HOTELS
Beijing.............Guo Ji Yi Yuan Hotel (5 stars)
Urumqi............Hilton Hotel Urumqi (5 stars)
Turpan...... ......Shuangcheng Hotel (5 stars)
Dunhuang. ......Tianhe Hotel (5 stars)
Jiayuguan.......Jiuquan Hotel (5 stars)
Xining.......…....Wanda Realm Xining (5 stars)
Kaifeng... .........New Century Grand Hotel Kaifeng (5 stars)
Luoyang....…....Friendship Grand Hotel (5 stars)
Zhengzhou.......Crowne Plaza Zhengzhou (5 stars)
COMPLIMENTARY
A bottle of mineral water provided on the bus every day;
Luggage tag and badge provided for your convenience.
