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26 days Silk Road Tour
in China |
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Including: Beijing,
Urumqi, Dunhuang, Xi'an, Xining, and
Lanzhou |
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While making an expedition
by way of the Kanas, Yeluchucai, an army super visor during
the reign of Genghis Khan in the Yuan dynasty was deeply touched
by such a splendid view ,chanting: "Not until one comes upon
such a wonderful sight in the western region, Can one begin
to believe how ill-informed the eastern lords are.
Round ponds
and square pools number three hundred and nineteen." Wholly
calm are clear and limpid spring waters. After then, no any
outlanders come this area. Now you will trek to the area that
there are "round ponds and square pools number three hundred
and nineteen".
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D1 |
Arrive in Beijing, meet at Beijing
airport, and transfer to the 4 star Hotel. |
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D2 |
Morning visit the Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden
City. After lunch, transfer to airport to take a flight from Beijing
to Urumqi, meet at Urumqi airport, and transfer to the 4 star
Hotel. |
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D3 |
Morning visit the Lake of Heaven from where you can see
the Bogda Peak (5445 m high), afternoon visit the famous Erdaoqiao
Bazaar in Urumqi. Stay in 4 star Hotel. |
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D4 |
Drive 508 km from Urumqi to Bayanbulak Lake, watch birds
at the lake. Camping by the lakeside.
Note: Because military reason,
enter into Bayanbulak area has to get a Special Permit first. |
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D5 |
Morning continue viewing birds at the lake, after lunch,
drive 238 km from Bayanbulak Lake to Kuqa. Stay in the 2 star
Hotel. |
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D6 |
Morning visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Cave, Subashi
Ancient City, and the Kuqa Grand Temple, after lunch, drive 255 km
from Kuqa to Aksu. Stay in the 2 star Hotel. |
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D7 |
Drive 440 km from Aksu to Kashgar. Stay in the 2 star
Hotel. |
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D8 |
Visit the Sunday Bazaar, the Grand Mosque, the Fragrant
Concubine Tomb, and the Kindergarten. Stay in Hotel. |
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D9 |
Drive 549 km from Kashgar to Hetan, on the way, visit
the Shache King Mausoleum, and the Yinjisha Knife Market. Stay in the
2 star Hotel. |
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D10 |
Morning visit the Jade Factory, the Silk Factory, the
King of Walnut Tree. After lunch, drive 321 km from Hetan to Mingfeng.
Stay in the 1 star Hotel. |
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D11 |
Drive 524 km through the Taklimakan Desert from Mingfeng
to Luntai, which is the longest desert road in the world, then drive
163 km from Luntai to Korla. Stay in the 4 star Hotel. |
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D12 |
Relax in Korla, sightseeing in the Bosten Lake. Stay in
Hotel. |
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D13 |
Drive 395 km from Korla to Turpan, afternoon visit the
Jiaohe Ruined City, and the Karez underground irrigation system. Stay
in the 3 star Hotel. |
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D14 |
Visit the Flaming Hill, Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Cave,
the Grape Valley, Astana Tomb, and the Gaochang Ancient City. At
night, board train on soft sleeper from Turpan to Liuyuan
(708 km). |
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D15 |
Your train will arrive in Liuyuan in the morning, meet
at Liuyuan railway station, and drive 123 km to Dunhuang. After lunch,
visit Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dune, and the Crescent-shape Pond.
Stay in the 3 star Hotel. |
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D16 |
Drive 366 km from Dunhuang to Jiayuguan, afternoon visit
the Jiayuguan Great Wall. Stay in the 3 star Hotel. |
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D17 |
Drive 243 km from Jiayuguan to Zhangye, afternoon visit
the Drum Tower, the Wood Tower, and the Grand Buddha Temple. Stay in
the 2 star Hotel. |
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D18 |
Drive 361 km from Zhangye to Xining. Stay in the 3 star
Hotel. |
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D19 |
Sightseeing in Xining, including the Taoist North Hill
Temple, the Dongguan Grand Mosque, and the famous Taer Monastery. Stay
in the 3 star Hotel.
Note: Today, you also can choose to viewing birds at Qinhai Lake which is the largest salt water lake in China. |
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D20 |
Drive 324 km from Xining to Xiahe. Stay in the hostel
beside the Labrang Monastery. |
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D21 |
One day visit the Labrang Monastery, in the late
afternoon, drive 101 km from Xiahe to Linxia. Stay in the 1 star
Hotel. |
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D22 |
Drive 88 km to the Liujiaxia Gorge of the Yellow River,
take a boat cruise on it, then drive to visit the Binglingsi Grottoes,
in the late afternoon, drive 116 km from the Grottoes to Lanzhou. Stay
in the 4 star Hotel. |
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D23 |
Take a morning train on hard seat for 360 km from
Lanzhou to Tianshui, afternoon visit the Maijishan Grottoes. Stay in
the 2 star Hotel. |
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D24 |
Take a morning train on hard seat for 330 km from
Tianshui to Xian. Afternoon visit the Xian old city wall and the Bell
Tower. Stay in the 4 star Hotel. |
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D25 |
Visit the Terra-cotta Army, the Wild Goose Pagoda, and
the Grand Mosque. Then take an evening flight from Xian to Beijing,
meet at Beijing airport, and transfer to the 4 star Hotel. |
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D26 |
Morning visit the Yonghegong Lamasery. After lunch,
transfer to airport for your departure flight back to Frankfurt. |
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Suitable Time: all year.
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Price: |
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more than 10 person: |
USD 2680$/person |
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6-9 person: |
USD 2980$/person |
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2-5 person: |
USD 3280$/person |
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Note: |
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For child younger than 11 who share one
room with parents, the quotation is only 50% of the above
price. |
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Single supplement is USD
500$. |
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The Price Include: |
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Domestic air tickets. Including:
a. Beijing fly to Urumqi
b. Xian fly to Beijing |
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Domestic train tickets. Including:
a. Turpan to Liuyuan (soft sleeper).
b. Lanzhou to Tianshui (hard seat)
c. Tianshui to Xian (hard seat) |
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Using air-conditioned minibus to
transfer on land. |
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Stay in the above hotels, hostels, or
camping. (or the same level accommodation). |
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German-speaking or english-speaking
local tour guides. |
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Three chinese food meals each day. |
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Entrance fee to the above scenic spots. |
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Tour (accident) insurance. |
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Not Include In The Price: |
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Frankfurt--Beijig twoway air ticket. |
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Airport tax. |
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Personal expenses, such as tips, night
entertainment cost, etc. |
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