Best of Silk Road

Today you will take 2-hour ride to Mutianyu, a section of the Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty 600 yeara ago. You can walk up or take cable car up to the Wall, and walk from tower to tower. It is amazing to view the ancient military construction that is well preserved on the giant mountains.

Head to Summer Palace this afternoon to view the amazing Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill this afternoon, where it used to be a summer resort for the royal families during Qing Dynasty.

Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast

You will visit the biggest city square in the world, the Tian'anmen Square. Then walk to the Forbidden City, the biggest palace in the world. Explore the main buildings with a local guide in the palace. Then you will catch 5-hour bullet train to Xian. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel.

Transport: Private vehicle + Bullet train
Accommodation: Overnight in Xi'an
Meals: Breakfast

Today you will take one-hour ride to the well-known Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum. There are three pits in the museum where you will be impressed by the high-level art 2000 years ago.

Afterwards, you will move back to Xi'an city to visit the 14-km old city wall that was built 600 years ago in Ming Dynasty.

Later you will explore the interesting Muslim Quarter where there are markets, shops, restaurants, old houses and stands to sell all sorts of things.

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Xian
Meals: Breakfast

Take an early morning flight to Dunhuang, and transferred to hotel upon arrival.

In the afternoon, you will view the Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Spring in the desert. It is a fun to ride the camel here, and climb up to the sand hill to view the entire area.

You can explore the renowned Dunhuang night market in the evening, or watch the Dunhuang Dancing and Singing show.

Transport: Private vehicle + Flight
Accommodation: Overnight in Dunhuang
Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, you will visit Mogao Caves, the gem of the ancient Silk Road. The early history of Mogao can be tracked back to the 4th century, and built many times in the history. The colorful fresco, statues in Mogao Caves display various stories about Buddhism. It is interesting to learn the Buddha stories in the caves with a local guide guide.

Afterwards you will take 2-hour car ride to Liuyuan station where you will catch 3-hour bullet train to Turpan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to hotel.

Turpan is a dry basin in Xinjiang province, and renowned for its extremely hot weather in China in Summer.

Transport: Private vehicle + Bullet train
Accommodation: Overnight in Turpan
Meals: Breakfast

Turpan is a hub on the ancient Silk Road, and there are lots of historical sites that are renowned for its well-preserved conditions. Today you will visit Bezklik Grottos, Astana Ancient Tombs, the Ancient City of Jiaohe and Gaochang, Karez Irrigation System, and Emin Minaret with a local guide. You may taste some dried fruits and eat Uyghur food.

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Turpan
Meals: Breakfast

You will take a 3-hour ride to Urumqi where you will visit Xinjiang Museum, the mummies are a must-see in it, particularly the Loulan Beauty and Xiaohe Beauty. Afterwards you will be transferred to visit the stunning Heavenly Lake.

Then you will be transferred to the hotel in Urumqi for a rest.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Urumqi
Meals: Breakfast

Today is a busy day, you will take an early flight to Kashagr, where you will visit the well-known Grand Bazaar, Apa Hojia Tomb, Id Kah Mosque, and the old town of Kashgar. If it is Sunday, you will visit the animal bazaar that opens only on Sundays.

Transport: Private Vehicle + Flight
Accommodation: Overnight in Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast