Upon arrival in Beijing, you will have a guided hotel transfer.
7/25/2008
Urumqi
Airport transfer for flight to Urumqi. Today visit the Grand Bazaar area. B, L, D Evening Option: Dinner and a Uigher show
7/26/2008
Kashgar
Airport transfers for flight to Kashgar; guided hotel transfer. This afternoon visit the,The Southern Pasture and the The Khazak Yurts. B, L
7/27/2008
Urumqi
Tour Day Highlights: Famous Sunday Market, Id Kah Mosque and Abakh Khoja Tomb. Airport transfer for flight back to Urumqi. B
7/28/2008
Urumqi
Tour Day Highlights: Heavenly Lake. Optional boat ride and hike to less visited sections. Return to Urumqi for dinner in the Grand Bazaar area. Dinner Show Option: Uigher dancers, performers and a high wire act.
7/29/2008
Turpan
Turpan Tour Highlights: visit the Bezelik Caves, lunch with a local Uygher family in the Grape Valley, and the famous Gaocheng Ruins. B, L, D
7/30/2008
Turpan
Tour Day Highlights: Tour of the ancient city of Jiaohe (Yarkhoto), visit the Wells of Kerazl, see the Sugong Tower. Return to Turpan and ride on donkeys before browsing in the lively Turpan city bazaar. B, L, D Evening Option: Uygur Dance Performance
7/31/2008
Hami
An early start on the drive to Hami, visiting the Mausoleums of the Hui Kings en route. B, L, D
8/1/2008
Yiwu
Eclipse Day! - Drive from Hami to Yiwu, located in the foothills of north Tianshan. Yiwu is ECLIPSE CITY, the only area in China offering more than 2 minutes of totality with the best weather prospects along the entire 2008 totality path. This evening as we return to Hami for the night, enjoy the sunset, relax as you reflect on the day's rich experience. B, L, D
8/2/2008
Dunhuang
Drive to Dunhuang. The city holds the richest treasure troves of ancient Buddhist murals. B, L, D
8/3/2008
Dunhuang
Visit the Mogao Grottos, ride on a camel to visit Crescent Moon Lake. Climb to the top of a dune and see the beautiful view of this area. Option: box sledding down the dune. Then we will fly you to Beijing; guided hotel transfer. B, L, D
The day begins with a tour of a Chinese Hutong. This includes a rickshaw ride, a short walking tour and a visit with a local family. After lunch visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor went to commune with the gods. B, L
OPTION A 2-days: 2nd Hand Market, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall + Ming Tombs visit TianAnmen Square, Forbidden City, See the Emperor's clock collection and the Qing Dynasty Collections (which Westerners rarely see). B, L
visit the Ming Tombs, and the Sacred Way, explore the incredible Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Airport transfer for flight to Xi'an. In Xi'an visit the City Wall. B, L, D
2-day OPTION B: 2nd Hand St. Mkt and OVERNIGHT ON THE GREAT WALL! visit to TianAnmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Then stay overnight in a guard tower on the Great Wall of China at Jinshanling B, L, D
You will wake up one of the Wonders of the World! Airport transfer for flight to Xi'an. If there is time visit the City Wall in Xi'an. B, L, D Evening Option: Wild Goose Pagoda Water Show
Explore some of the Silk Road aspects of this ancient city: the Great Mosque, the Muslim Quarter, and see the Hui people, who are Chinese Muslims. B, L
The Terra Cotta Soldiers Museum & Factory. Airport transfer for flight to Chongqing. Where you will visit the Three Gorges Museum, for an overview of your cruise. After a delicious Sichuan Dinner board the 5-star Victoria Cruise Ship for your river cruise. B, L, D
8/11/2008
Yangtze River Cruise
The Yangtze River Cruise continues (The Ghost Temple, Shendong stream and beautiful scenery. B, L, D
8/12/2008
Yangtze River Cruise
The Yangtze River Cruise continues (The Ghost Temple, Shendong stream and beautiful scenery. B, L, D
8/13/2008
Guilin
Visit the Three Gorges Dam project and then reboard the ship for the end of cruise. Disembark at Yichang where you will be driven through the Land of Fish and Rice until you reach the Wuhan airport for your flight to Guilin; guided hotel transfer. B, L
8/14/2008
Guilin
Half day tour of Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, and the Reed Flute Caves. B, L, D Afternoon option: The world famous Foot Massages of Guilin.
8/15/2008
Yangshuo
Take the 3-4 hour Li Jiang River Cruise through this beautiful area catching a glimpse of the people who live along the riverbanks. Disembark in Yangshuo a quaint village very close to the beautiful mountains. Take a bicycle ride or a drive through these fantasy-shaped mountains. B, L Evening Option: The Spectacular show Impressions
Drive through the beautiful countryside to the Guilin Airportfor flight to Shanghai; guided hotel transfer. In the evening enjoy dinner and the Bund, which is particularly beautiful at night. B, L, D Evening Option: The famous Peace Hotel Jazz Band (in the Bund area)
tour of the classic YuYuan Gardens,which exits intoChina Town., and the world-class Shanghai Museum.B, L Evening Option: Shanghai Acrobats
8/18/2008
In Flight
You will make your way back to the airport for your flight back to your home city in the USA with many wonderful memories!
Dates/Pricing
Disclaimer
Land Package price includes: Domestic Chinese Flights, buses,jeeps, private transportation, all tours, guides, drivers, transfers,4-star hotels & Boutique (double occupancy) in China,,meals as listed in itinerary. Not included: International Flights ,Items listed as optional Airport tax *(Chinese visa, next-day air, service and handling), tips, Chinese Visa
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