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Silk Road Tours LCT 073 (13D 12N)
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2006-12-01
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LCT073 : LCT—SRT—03
Homeland--Beijing--Urumqi--Turpan--Liuyuan--Dunhuang--Jiayuguan--Lanzhou-- Xi'ning--Xi'an--Huashan--Shanghai--Homeland (13D 12N)
ITINERARY
Day01 Homeland/Beijing Our adventure begins when we board today's flight to Beijing.
Day02 Arrive Beijing Arrive in Beijing, a world-class capital with an incredible mix of historic and modem landmarks. Our guide will pick us at Beijing international airport and transfer to our hotel.
Day03 Beijing/ Urumqi (B+L+D) Take flight to Urumqi ,the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Drive to Southern Mountains, a beautiful grassland, visit Kazak yurts and talk with Kazaks there. Enjoy the local flavor at dinner.
Day04 Urumqi/Tianshan Mountains/Turpan (B+L+D) Transfer to Tianshan Mountains, visit the Heavenly Lake. After lunch in the city, drive to Turpan, which is famous for Grapes and Hami Melons. Visit the ancient irrigation system-karez on the way. After dinner we can enjoy the Uygur dancing and singing under the Grapes' trees. Day05 Turpan/Liuyuan (B+L+D) The half day tour of the ruins of Ancient City Gaochang, Ancient Astana Tombs, Bezikilik ThoHomelandnd Buddha Grottoes, the Flaming mountains. In the afternoon, visit the ancient Uygur architecture-Emin Minaret. After dinner take the night train (soft sleeper) to Liuyuan.
Day06 Liuyuan/Dunhuang (B+L+D) Get off train and drive to Dunhuang, the highlight of the silk road will bring us to Mogao Grottoes, known as the "Treasure House of the Eastern Art", best preserved in China as well as in the worldwide. Then visit Mingsha Hill and the Crescent Moon Lake in the afternoon. Day07 Dunhuang/Jiayuguan/Lanzhou (B+L+D) Transfer to Jiayuguan city, Visit the Great Wall of Jiayuguan. Take T658(21:48/07:14) train to Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province.
Day08 Lanzhou/ Xi'ning (B+L+D) Arrive in Lanzhou in the morning,Visit the Yellow River. Take T655(15:26/18:25) train to Xi'ning, the capital of Qinghai province.
Day09 Xi'ning/Qinhai Lake/Xi'ning (B+L+D) Transfer to the Qinhai Lake, the biggest salty lake in China, visit the Tibetan yurts and talk with the Tibetan people. Drive back and visit the famous ta'er lamasery, one of the Tibetan centers of Lamaism.
Day10 Xi'ning/Xi'an (B+L+SD) Take flight to Xi'an, the most famous ancient capital of China. Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum, have three exhibition halls house the continuing excavation of an army of 7.000 terracotta soldiers and horses that guard the tomb of China's first emperor. Visit the ancient City Wall and the landmark Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoy a characteristic dumping dinner and enjoy a dazzling Tang Dynasty Cultural Show full of music, dance and colorful traditional costumes in the evening.
Day11 Xi'an/Huashan/Xi'an (B+L+D) Transfer to Huanshan, visit the Huashan Mountain,ascend to the top of the mountain by cable car and enjoy the attractions of Huashan Descend by cable car in the afternoon, drive back to Xi'an.
Day12 Xi'an/Shanghai (B+L+D) Take flight to Shanghai, "where East meets West". Visit the Yuyuan Garden, a well-restored Suzhou-style garden created in 1559. Visit the Bund, which is the splendid row of early 20th century European buildings remains the quintessential Shanghai sight. And walk through the old town filled with antique markets and specialty stores. Day13 Shanghai/Homeland (B) Transfer to the Shanghai international airport and board homebound flight; arrive in our country on the same day.
Tour Prices
(based on per person and shown in US$)
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Group Size |
1 traveler |
2--5 travelers |
6--9 travelers |
10 travelers & above |
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Deluxe |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Standard |
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High Season |
Double Occupancy |
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Sole Occupancy |
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**High Season is APR 1 to NOV 15** |
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Shoulder Season |
Double Occupancy |
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Sole Occupancy |
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** Shoulder Season is NOV 16 to next MAR 31** |
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B—Breakfast L—Lunch D—Dinner SD—Special Dinner |
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Land Hotel |
Deluxe |
Standard |
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City |
Beijing |
International Hotel ★★★★★ |
Songhe Hotel ★★★ |
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Urumqi |
Mirage Hotel ★★★★★ |
Hotel World Plaza ★★★★ |
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Turpan |
Oasis Hotel ★★★ |
Oasis Hotel ★★★ |
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Dunhuang |
Dunhuang Hotel ★★★★ |
Dunhuang Hotel ★★★★ |
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Xi'ning |
Shengli Hote ★★★★ |
Jianyin Hotel ★★★ |
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Xi'an |
Sheraton Hotel ★★★★★ |
Dynasty Hotel ★★★★ |
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Shanghai |
Huating Hotel ★★★★★ |
Holiday Inn downtown ★★★★ |
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** Hotel is the above or the same class hotel in each city** |
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NOTES |
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Land package price includes: |
Not includes in the package price: |
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1,Hotel accommodation twin sharing with daily American or Chinese breakfast.
2, All domestic airfares and tax included within China.
3, Round trip transfers in each city.
4,Excursions in a private vehicle with English-speaking guide.
5, Admission and entrance fees as listed above in the itinerary.
6, Lunch and dinner indicated by symbols L, D.
7, Applicable hotel taxes.
8, Travel Agency responsible insurance. |
1, International airfare and tax.
2, China Visa fee.
3, Personal Expenses.
4, Excess Baggage Charges.
5, Gratuities, tip to guides and drivers.
6, Other costs not stated as included.
7, Travel insurance. |
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