12-Day Classic Ancient Silk Road Tour

Day01. Arrival in Beijing ,the capital of modern China.Our guide and driver meet lyou and transfer to Hotel .

Day02.Morning flight leaving Beijing for Xi'anServedas the capital for 11 dynasties.Here you can see some of China 's most.outstandingarcheological discoveries.Afternoon,visit the mosque,the Bell Tower ,and Wild Goose Pagoda,Evening,special dinner show at Tang Dynasty Theater. Overnight at Hotel

Day03. Morning, visit famous the tombs of Emperor Qin Shi Huang and magnificent Terra Cotta warriors. Afernoon flight to Dunhuang, once the most important trade hub between inland China and central Asia in Han and Tang Dynasties. It is in the westernmost part of Gansu province. Upon arrivalc visit night bazaar, sand dunes and camel ride to the Crescent Moon Lake . Overnight at Dunhuang Hotel.

Day04 Full day visit to the Mogao Grottes, the best preserved example of Buddhist caves art in China . After dinner take flight to Urumqi , the capial of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region-the largest province in China . Overnight at Hotel World Plaza .

Day05 Drive to Turpan, the lowest place in China . Afternoon, visit the ruins of Ancient City of Jiaohe, museum and Kareze(an underground irrigation system). In the evening Uygur performance. Overnight at Turpan Hotel.

Day06 Visit the ruins of Gaochang Kingdom , Bezkelik Buddha Caves , Astana Tombs, Grape Valley , and Iming Minaret. After lunch drive bqack to Urumqi . Hotel World Plaza .

Day 07 a .m. drive to the Heavenly Lake -a project of Man&Biology by UN. Enjoy a boat trip on the lake and a visit to a Kazak yurt. Evening flight to Kashagar, a giant oasis and key city on the Silk Road . Overnight at Seman Hotel.

Day08 Visit Idkhar Mosque, the largest mosque in the northwest of China . Abahoja Tombs, a family grave yard for centuries.

Day09 Full day excursion to Sunday bazaar-one of most colorful markets in China , with thousands of people buying and selling their fascinating wares. After dinner fly back to Urumqi . Hotell World Plaza .

Day10 Morning flight to Beijing . Check into Minzu Hotel. An unusual experience awaits you to visit the old Hutong residential neighborhood and Forbidden City .

Day11 Excursion to the Great Wall (Mutianyu) and Ming Tombs. Minzu Hotel.

Day12 Transfer to Beijing Airport for your homeward flight.

This tour can be run all year round.