Making Chinese noodle

Day 01Arrive in Shanghai

When you arrive in Shanghai, please take a taxi or a shuttle bus at the airport to the hotel we have booked for you by yourself, the hotel name is Golden Riverview Hotel (4 star) ( Address: No. 308 Heng Feng Road, Shanghai 200070, China, Telephone: 86-21 6353 7070). We reserve 3 nights for you in advance. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own.

Day 02Shanghai

A free day is left for you to arrange the tour schedule at your wish. You are suggested to visit the one of the most famous water townships Zhouzhuang. It is located in Kunshan City which is only 30 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Suzhou. It is noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and customs. And a visit to the world-renowned Shanghai Museum, a museum of ancient Chinese art is a must for the tourist who travel to Shanghai for the first time.   Please click for Shanghai free day suggestions as a reference.(B)

Day 03Shanghai - Xian

On the third day, check out the hotel and board a morning flight to Xian by yourself. Our tour guide will pick you up at the Xian airport and visit the ancient City Wall on the way to the hotel. Then transfer you to the 3-star Union Hotel staying 2 nights. The evening is free for your individual activities.(B+L)

Binglingsi Grottoes, Lanzhou

Day 04Xian

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, which is often dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world”, the city's symbol - the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You will enjoy your lunch in the down town area.(B+L)

Day 05Xian - Lanzhou

Have more free time on the fifth day and please click for Xian free day suggestions as your reference. In the late afternoon, take a shuttle bus or taxi to the airport and board a flight to Lanzhou by yourself. Our local guide will pick you up at the Lanzhou airport and transfer you to the 3-star Gansu International Hotel staying 2 nights (Address: No.324 Qingyang Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730030, China Tel: 86-931-8457 188). If you're still energetic, you could have some free time in the downtown area not far from your hotel by yourself. Otherwise, taking view of the Gaolan Mountain at the hotel is also fine.(B)

Day 06Lanzhou

On the sixth day, take a whole day guided tour to the Binglingsi Grottoes having a good reputation of the stone carving. Bingling stands for “ten-thousand Buddha” in Tibet language. These Buddhas are caved on the cliff which is not easily to access and  delicate murals inside will make you dazzled.(B+L)

Prayer wheels in the Labrang Monastery, Xiahe

Day 07Lanzhou - Xiahe

On the seventh day, transfer you to Xiahe and check into the 2-star Wangfu Hotel staying 1 night. The guide will lead you to the vast Sangke Grassland and have a Tibetan family visit. The industrious  local villagers are really hospitable and you will feel an extremely serenity at heart traveling in such a wild place.(B+L)

Day 08Xiahe - Lanzhou

On the eighth day, rise early in the morning to visit the Labrang Monastery. You will have a watch of the morning devotion there. In the distance, some farmers work in the field as the sun rises which draws a very nice paintings. Then transfer back to Lanzhou and check into the 3-star Jincheng Hotel for 1 more night.(B+L)

Day 09Lanzhou - Dunhuang

After having a tour at Waterwheel Garden in the morning, see you off at the airport to board a flight to Dunhuang. Our guide will pick you up at the Dunhuang airport. You will be transferred to check in at the 4-star South or North Wing of Dunhuang Hotel (Address: No.14, Yangguandonglu, Dunhuang, China; Telephone: 86-937-8859368) for one night stay.(B+L)

Murals of Mogao Grottoes, Dunhuang

Day 10Dunhuang - Turpan

On the tenth day, it is really worthy of a half day stay in the Mogao Grottoes. After lunch, the guide will lead you to the Echoing-Sand Dune where you will ride a camel along the dune to reach the Crescent Lake, a miracle in the Gobi desert. It will be very excited to reach the top from one side of the dunes and slide down in a short time. Enjoy the spectacular view while having an adventure is really a lifelong experience. It's better to wear the sunglasses away from fluttering dust during the tour. After dinner, see you off at the railway station to board an overnight soft sleeper train to Turpan.(B+L+D)

Day 11Turpan

Our local guide will pick you up at the railway station and transfer you to the 3-star Oasis Hotel staying 1 night (Address: No. 41 Qin Nian Road, Turpan, Xinjiang, 838000 China; Telephone: 86-995-8553158). After having breakfast at the hotel, you will have a guided tour to the Jiaohe Ruins, the Karez Well and the Sugong Pagoda. Jiaohe Ruins is circled by the sheer cliffs and it winds its way into the two rivers.(B+L)

Day 12Turpan - Urumqi

You will have another day guided tour to the Gaochang Ruins, the Baizikeli Thousand Buddha Cave and the Flaming Hill. The Flaming Hill is depicted in famous novel “Journey to the West “. When the sunlight is strong, the clouds will make you feel the mountain is on fire looking from afar. Then drive to the hotel in Urumqi, a 3-star City Hotel staying 1 night (Address: No. 119, Hongqi Road, Urumqi, 830002 China, Telephone: 86-991-2309911). If you feel tired, you could have a bath at the hotel to be totally relaxed. Otherwise please grape the sole chance to savor the city atmosphere by yourself this evening.(B+L)

Karez Well irrigation system, Turpan

Day 13Urumqi- Beijing

On the thirteenth day, see you off at Urumqi airport to board a flight to Beijing. Our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After lunch, your guide will lead you to the royal garden, Summer Palace. We have reserved you the 3-star Golden Palace Silver Street Hotel with daily breakfast for 4 nights (Address: No. 31 Ganyu Hutong, Wangfujing Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006; Telephone: 86-10-8511 0388).(B+L)

Day 14Beijing

One day of downtown visit including the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven is scheduled on the fourteenth day.(B+L)

Day 15Beijing

A suburb travel to Badaling Great wall, Sacred Way and Ming Tomb is arranged today. You will see the appearance of Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium) at a distance on the way back to downtown.(B+L)

Day 16Beijing

No escorted tour on the sixteenth day while the accommodation with breakfast is reserved for you.We'd like to introduce you to the Beijing World Park. It is located at southwest of Fengtai District, Beijing, 16 kilometers away from Tian An Men Square and covering an area 46.7 hectares. You can just take a taxi there or take bus No. 390 to the World Park directly. The Beijing World Park boasts the largest park of its kind, with mini replicas on the largest scale in Asia. It is the largest park of its kind, with mini replicas on the largest scale in Asia. The Seven Wonders of the World and some 100 famous historical and natural sights from 50 countries are on display in miniature, such as the Arc of Triumph, the Eiffel Tower, the Glass Pyramid of Louvre in France; London's Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace; the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other world famous sights. Here the visitors may realize their dream of “touring around the world in a day.” For more information, please refer to Beijing free day suggestions.(B)

Day 17Departure from Beijing

On the seventeenth day, check out of the hotel and see you off at Beijing airport. A memorable China tour ends here.(B)

 
 Note: We are also glad to make arrangements for you in Shanghai if you want to avoid being a little bit adventurous and enjoy your stay in a sit-back manner. Your travel specialists will quote you the price for this part upon your requirements.