Embark on an extraordinary 14-day expedition that spans the entire width of the Middle Kingdom. This journey is a masterclass in contrasts—taking you from the iconic Great Wall in Beijing to the bustling Bund in Shanghai, with a deep, immersive dive into the heart of the Ancient Silk Road.
Your adventure begins in the imperial capitals of Beijing and Xian, where the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Army stand as guardians of China's dynastic past. From there, you will fly west into the desert landscapes of Dunhuang, home to the mesmerizing Mogao Caves, and follow the ancient trade routes to Turpan's flaming mountains and the vibrant, exotic bazaars of Kashgar. This isn't just a trip; it's a portal into a world of singing sand dunes, grape trellises, and the spiritual crossroads of the East and West.
Beijing - Xian - Dunhuang - Turpan - Kashgar - Shanghai 
Departure:
Available All Year Round 
Category:
China Tours 
Theme:
Culture, History, Nature 
Suitable:
Families, Couples, Solo Adventurers, and Seniors
Private TourOn arrival into Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), you will be met by your dedicated tour guide outside the baggage claim area. On the way to your pre-booked inner city hotel, your guide will point out the highlights and history of Beijing. Spend the rest of the day exploring this incredible city.
Accommodation: Hotel in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
After breakfast today explore Beijing with your guide who will collect you from the hotel. Visit the world's largest city square, Tian'anmen Square. Make your way across the road to the magnificent Forbidden City, a culturally historic landmark in China, which was the former residence of Chinese royalty and courtiers for five centuries. After the Forbidden City tour, exploration continues with a visit to the Summer Palace. Appreciate the beautiful gardens and imagine the lifestyle of royalty and courtiers who enjoyed this summer resort during imperial times. A stopover at Beijing's stadium and pool, the Bird's Nest and Water Cube.
Accommodation: Hotel in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
It will be an exciting day today. In the early morning, guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and you'll enjoy the drive to explore the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less frequented part of China's 1,400-year-old iconic landmark, located approximately 70 kilometres from Beijing. Take a pleasant and comfortable round-trip cable car transfer over the picturesque scenery, then walk the wall to take in the Ming dynasty guard towers and sensational views. On return to the city in the afternoon, exploration continues with a visit to the Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum. Stroll through Wudaoying Hutong and experience local life as you wander through quaint shops, enjoy a coffee, and gain an insider's view of a real Beijing community.
Accommodation: Hotel in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
Start today with a visit to the remarkable Temple of Heaven, where emperors from the Ming and Qing Dynasties performed ceremonies and rituals to pray for good harvests and blessings for the country. Transfer to the Beijing West Railway Station and be checked in by your guide to travel by high speed rail train to Xi'an. Approximately a five hour trip, travelling at 300 kilometres per hour, you can relax and absorb the diverse landscape along the way. On arrival at the Xi'an North Station, your local tour guide will meet and escort you to your inner city hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
Pick up from your hotel in Xi'an in the morning. First visit the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, one of the four largest museums in China (the other three largest museums are the Forbidden City Museum, Shanghai Museum and Henan Provincial Museum). There you will get a better understanding of the Shannxi culture and the development of Chinese civilization.
Then you will continue to visit Big Goose Pagoda, one of the city's most distinctive and outstanding landmarks. It was first built in 589 A.D and added to the World Heritage List on June 22, 2014, together with other sites along the ancient Silk Road.
After lunch, you will move to Bell Tower and ascend to get a panoramic view of Xi'an City. In ancient China, each city had a bell tower that sounded at dawn and a drum tower at dusk every day.
Then, let's move to the Muslim Quarter to see the busiest part of this city where you can try some local snacks and buy some souvenirs.
After that, you will be taken to have a dumpling dinner before the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. You will be there appreciating the prosperous Tang Dynasty via this magnificent show. Finally, drive back to the hotel in Xi'an.
Accommodation: Hotel in Xi'an
Meals: Hotel Breakfast, Lunch and dumpling dinner
In the morning, you will be picked up to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. After a one-hour drive, you will arrive at the museum. It is suggested that you get a guide to share the history of all items in the museum with you when you are visiting Pit 1, Pit 2, Pit 3, as well as the exhibition of all chariots and horses.
Then drive back to downtown Xi'an and have an a la carte lunch at a local restaurant to enjoy Chinese food. After lunch, you will be driven to the Ancient City Wall in Xi'an. Most tourists will choose to cycle on the wall to enjoy the beautiful views. It is said to be the most complete city wall that has survived in China.
Accommodation: Hotel in Xi'an
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
In the morning, take the flight from Xi'an to Dunhuang. Upon arrival in Dunhuang, you will be met and transferred to Min Sha Hill and the Crescent Moon Pool.
Accommodation: Hotel in Dunhuang
Meals: Hotel Breakfast
Today, pay a visit to the famed Mogao Grottoes or Mogao Caves, known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas. It has been listed as the World Cultural Heritage Site by the UNESCO, comprising the largest, the most endowed, and the longest used treasure house of Buddhist art in the world.
In the afternoon, move to catch your train to Turpan. Upon arrival at Turpan North Railway Station, you will be picked up by your local tour guide and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Turpan
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
Upon arrival in Turpan in the morning, you will visit the Karez Well - the amazing ancient underground irrigation system, the ruins of Gao Chang City and Jiao He City.
Then, drive about 3.5 hours to Urumqi in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel in Urumqi
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
In the early morning, take a flight to Kashgar, a city that used to be the epicenter of the regional trade and cultural exchange of ancient Silk Road for more than two millennia. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by your local tour guide and transferred to discover the best that Kashgar can offer, including Abakh Hoja Tomb, Id Kah Mosque, and Kashgar Old Town.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kashgar
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
After breakfast, pay a visit to the famous Kashgar Bazaar. It is huge, busy, crowded, colorful, and chaotic. If you are in Kashgar on a Sunday, you will experience the Livestock Market. You will see numerous sheep, camels, horses, cows and donkeys for trade there.
After that, take the flight to Urumqi.
Accommodation: Hotel in Urumqi
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
In the morning, you will be transferred to airport for flight to Shanghai, Upon arrival, be met and transferred to hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
First, drive to People's Square which is located in the center of Shanghai. It covers an area of about 140,000 square meters with the new Municipal Government Mansion lying in the center of the northern part. You will be arranged to visit the Shanghai Museum, which is located to the south of People's Square. it has eleven galleries and three exhibition halls that display many ancient Chinese art and cultural relics from the Old Stone Age to modern times.
Then you will walk to Nanjing Road to see the vitality of Shanghai. It is the earliest commercial street in Shanghai and one of the most popular places for tourists to shop and buy souvenirs for their friends. Next, you will walk to the Bund, one of the most renowned architectural symbols of Shanghai. As a historical district that sits on the banks of the Huangpu River, it says hi to everyone who comes to Shanghai.
Let's move to Shanghai Yu Yuan Garden to witness the crown jewel of Shanghai's Old City. It is designed during the Ming Dynasty, stretching out over 5 acres in the center of Shanghai. You will find peace inside the garden because of the lush greenery and ponds.
After lunch, you will be driven to Lujiazui, the most prosperous part of Shanghai. This place teems with skyscrapers like the Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Building, and Bank of China Tower. And your guide will take you to take the elevator to get to the 88-storey Observation Deck of Jinmao Tower to have a min-blowing view of the Huangpu River.
Then, drive you back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Shanghai
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
Your private tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Shanghai and transfer you to airports or railway stations to get to your next station.
Accommodation: /
Meals: Breakfast in hotel
1. Flexibility: Itineraries and schedules may be adjusted based on local conditions to ensure the best possible experience. We appreciate your understanding. In the event of force majeure or sudden policy adjustments—such as ticket unavailability at certain attractions—our agency will either issue a full refund for the admission tickets or arrange an alternative attraction of equal value.
2. Special Dietary Needs: Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan) or food allergies. We will coordinate with our restaurants and guides to cater to your needs.
3. Hotel Hours: Standard check-in is after 14:00, and check-out is before 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out can be arranged upon request, subject to availability and an additional surcharge.
4. Price Inclusions: Our comprehensive tour package includes hand-picked hotel stays as specified in the itinerary, alongside private transfers in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle with a dedicated professional driver. Throughout your journey, expert, English-speaking local guides will provide insightful commentary, and all admission tickets for scheduled sightseeing spots and activities are fully covered. Additionally, the price encompasses daily breakfasts at your hotels, specially arranged lunches on all guided touring days, and all applicable local governmental taxes and service charges.
5. Price Exclusions: Please note that the tour price excludes international airfare, unmentioned domestic flights, visa processing fees, stamping fees, and related embassy charges. It also does not cover personal travel insurance, laundry, telephone calls, or other expenses of a personal nature, as well as any meals, snacks, beverages, activities, or services not explicitly stated in the tour program. Gratuities for local guides, drivers, hotel porters, and restaurant staff are left to your discretion. Furthermore, tour prices are based on twin-sharing occupancy; if you are traveling solo, we will arrange for you to share a twin room with another traveler of the same sex in most cases, but should you prefer a private room, a Single Room Supplement will apply based on your specific travel dates.
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