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16-Day Silk Road Odyssey Tour

16-Day Silk Road Odyssey Tour

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Day 1 Arrival in Beijing, Meet & Greet at Airport, Transfer to Hotel

GCT representative will meet you at the airport and assists you to your hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.

Meals Included: No meals

Accommodations: 3 nights in Beijing

5-star Great Wall Hotel Beijing (former Great Wall Sheraton Beijing) or similar

4-star Pentahotel Beijing (former Courtyard by Marriot Beijing) or similar class

3-star City Inn Happy Valley Beijing or similar

Day 2 Beijing, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven

Explore Beijing from Tiananmen Square in the morning. Located in the center of Beijing, Tiananmen Square is the largest city square in the world and it has great cultural significance as it was the site of many important events in Chinese history such as Chairman Mao's declaration of the establishment of the People's Republic of China on Oct, 01, 1949. Next, walk to the Forbidden City. As the royal residences of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from the 15th to 20th century, the Forbidden City was the centre of state power in late feudal China and witnessed the enthronement of 14 Ming and 10 Qing emperors over 505 years. Visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. The Temple of Heaven, built between 1406 and 1420 by the same emperor who was responsible for building the Forbidden City, is where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship the god of heaven and pray for good harvest.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 3 Beijing, Great Wall of China, Ming Tombs, Photo Stop at Olympic Venues of Bird Nest & Water Cube

Drive out of Beijing to the Great Wall of China (90 minutes) in the morning. The Great Wall was continuously built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the northern border of China as the great military defense project of successive Chinese Empires. Today, the wall is still impressive at 3,750 miles in length, stretching from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. The Great Wall embodies unparalleled significance as the national symbol for safeguarding the security of the country and Chinese people. Visit the Ming Tombs (Dingling Tomb) in the afternoon. Constructed for the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, the Ming tombs follow the precepts of traditional Chinese geomancy and fengshui theory. They feature rich decoration of stone statues and carvings and tiles with dragon motifs, illustrating the development of the funerary architecture of the Ming Dynasty. Next, make a photo stop at the 2008 Olympic Venues of Bird Nest and Water Cube.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 4 Beijing, Summer Palace, Fly to Urumqi

Morning visit to the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China, the Summer Palace. Using Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill as the basic framework, the Summer Palace combined political and administrative, residential, spiritual, and recreational functions within a landscape of lakes and mountains, in accordance with the Chinese philosophy of balancing the works of man with nature. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value. Fly to Urumqi in the afternoon. Once a major hub on the Silk Road during China's Tang dynasty and a leading cultural and commercial center during the Qing dynasty in the 19th century, Uruqmi is now the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the far northwest of China.

Accommodations: 1 night in Uruqmi

5-star Wanda Vista Hotel Urumqi or similar

4-star Grand Mercure Urumqi Hualing or similar

3-star City Hotel Urumqi or similar

Day 5 Urumqi, Xinjiang Regional Museum, Red Hill Park, Fly to Kashgar

Visit Xinjiang Regional Museum in the morning. Xinjiang Regional Museum is a large building of Uyghur architectural style, containing a diverse range of historical artifacts unearthed in Xijiang. These items represent the ethnic lifestyle and culture of Xinjiang. Most interestingly of all, the museum contains a fascinating exhibition of ancient Indo-European mummies that were excellently preserved through their natural environment over 3,800 years ago. Continue visiting Red Hill Park to enjoy the skyline of Urumqi. Fly to Kashgar in the afternoon. Located at the foot of the Pamirs Mountains between a vast desert and immense mountain range, Kashgar was once an isolated oasis on the long trade route across the Asian continent. It was a major hub along the great Silk Road as the northern and southern Silk Routes crossed here and caravans departed for Central Asia, India, Pakistan and ancient Persia (current Iran). Kashgar was described as “fruitful soil, cotton aplenty, and inhabitants who live by trade” by Marco Polo.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 2 nights in Kashgar

5-star Yuexing Jin Jiang International Hotel Kashgar or similar

4-star Luxemon Qinibagh Hotel Kashgar or similar

3-star Seman Hotel Kashgar or similar

Day 6 Kashgar, Old Town, Abakh Hoja Mausoleum, Idkah Mosque, Grand Bazaar

Visit Kashgar Old Town in the morning. The Old Town of Kashgar has a history of more than 2,000 years. Amongst the most popular professions in the old town are coppersmiths, carpenters, jewelers and cobblers, all using tools of bygone days. Take a walk through the Old Town and visit the friendly Uyghur people in their home and experience their unique culture. Next, visit Abakh Hoja Mausoleum. This mausoleum is one of the best examples of Islamic architecture in China. It is an ancient Islamic building complex and a cemetery where five generations of a famous Islamic master were buried. Visit the 500 year old Idkah Mosque in the afternoon. Afterwards, explore the bustling Grand Bazaar, one of China’s most famous weekend markets. The weekly Sunday Bazaar draws a variety of ethnic groups like the Uyghur, Tajik, Kyrgyz and Kazakh to the streets of Kashgar. They come on foot, bikes, horsebacks, modern motorcycles and donkey carts, all with the hope of selling merchandise that ranges from scissors to camels.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 7 Fly to Urumqi, Heavenly Lake, Drive to Turpan

Fly to Urumqi in the morning. Visit Heavenly Lake upon arrival. With Pine trees covering the hillsides and the snow capped mountains in the background, this huge lake (3km long and 1km wide) sits half way (560 ft) up the Tianshan mountain range and offers excellent walking with breathtaking views. Take a boat ride around the lake and see some local nomadic Kazakhs herding their sheep. Drive to Turpan in the afternoon. Turpan has long been the center of a fertile oasis famous for its grapes and melons, and an important trade center on the main northern branch of the Silk Road from Hami to Kashgar, with an alternative northern route, via Uruqmi running into Central Asia. At 154m below sea level, Turpan is the second-lowest depression in the world and the hottest spot in China.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 2 nights in Turpan

4-star Mercure Hotel Turpan Downtown or similar

3-star Metropolo Jinjiang Hotels Turpan or similar

Day 8 Turpan, Ruins of Gaochang Ancient City, Flaming Mountain, Emin Minaret, Karez Wells

Visit the ancient city of Gaochang in the morning. Built of mud and adobe bricks as a garrison town in the 1st century AD, the city of Gaochang was abandoned during the early Ming dynasty and what is left now is just ruins of the ancient temples, houses, palaces and the old city wall. Next, visit the Flaming Mountain. Nothing grows on this mountain and the highest temperature of summer could reach 47.8 degree centigrade or 118 degree fahrenheit, making it the hottest place in China. Visit Emin Minaret in the afternoon. This 40 meter-high brick minaret is part of a large mosque, built in 1778. The minaret has an elegant conical shape; its brick laid in patterns that make it looked knitted. Afterwards, visit the Karez Wells. Karez is covered water channels that bring melt-water from the Tianshan Mountains to the north and west into the Turpan basin. Today over 1,100 Karez Wells are still in use bringing water to this dry and hot city.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 9 Bullet Train to Jiayuguan, Jiayuguan Mosque, Jiayuguan Pass, Wei & Jin Mural Brick Tomb

Take bullet train to Jiayuguan (about 5 hours). Jiayuguan is the first frontier fortress at the west end of the Ming dynasty Great Wall. Visit Jiayuguan Pass upon arrival. Also known as "the First and Greatest Pass under Heaven", Jiayuguan Pass is the best preserved and most magnificent military building among the three passes of the Great Wall. Located at the narrowest point of the western part of Hexi Corridor, Jiayuguan Pass is a key passageway of the ancient Silk Road. It commands fascinating views of the boundless Gobi Desert and the snow-capped Qilian Mountains. Then proceed to Wei & Jin Mural Brick Tomb, a huge tomb group of more than 1,400 tombs built between the 3rd and 5th century and houses vast collection of murals.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 1 night in Jiayuguan

4-star Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan or similar

3-star Great Wall Hotel Jiayuguan or similar

Day 10 Bullet Train to Dunhuang, Singing Sand Dunes, Crescent Moon Spring

Take bullet train to the oasis city of Dunhuang (about 4 hours). Throughout Dunhuang's history of over two thousand years, it has always served as a critical gateway leading to the west due to its unique geographical location at the juncture of Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang. Therefore Dunhuang is one of the most important crossroads on the Silk Road. Starting from Dunhuang the Silk Road was split into the northern and southern routes. Enjoy a camel ride on the scenic Singing Sand Dunes, called by Marco Polo as the rumbling sands. Then relax at the desert oasis, the Crescent Moon Spring, a small freshwater lake that has been a vital source of water here for thousands of years.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 1 night in Dunhuang

5-star Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang or similar

4-star Silk Road Hotel Dunhuang or similar

3-star Dunhuang Hotel or simila

Day 11 Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Bullet Train to Zhangye

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mogao Caves in the morning. The Mogao Caves (also known as the Dunhuang Grottoes) boast the largest collection of Buddhist grottoes in existence in China. Housed in the 492 cave temples are over 2000 sculptures and 45,000 square meters of frescos dating back as early as one thousand years ago (covering a period of ten dynasties). The statues are painted and carved directly into the cave walls. The most famous aspect of Dunhuang's grottoes is the murals that feature Buddhist stories, folk culture, farming, hunting as their main themes. Take bullet train to Zhangye which is famous for its Rainbow Colored Mountain. Marco Polo is said to have spent a year in Zhangye around 1274 – he provided a detailed description of Zhangye (by its historical name, Campichu) in The Travels of Marco Polo.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 1 night in Zhangye

4-star Dinghe International Hotel Zhangye or similar

Day 12 Zhangye, Rainbow Colored Mountains, Giant Buddha Temple, Fly to Xian

Morning visit to Rainbow Colored Mountains located inside Zhangye Danxia Geopark. The Danxia landforms are made of strips of red sandstone alternating with chalk and other sediments that were deposited over millions of years, like slices of a layered cake. They are a geological wonder of the world known for their otherworldly colors that mimic a rainbow painted over the tops of rolling mountains. Continue visiting the Giant Buddha Temple. Originally built during the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227), this temple is home to the largest statue of the Reclining Buddha in China. The Giant Buddha Temple is also believed to be the birthplace of Kublai Khan. Fly to Xian in the afternoon. Xian is the ancient capital city of China and the starting point of Silk Road.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 2 nights in Xian

Local 5-star Grand Noble Hotel Xian or similar

4-star Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel Xian or similar

3-star Xian Chenggong International Hotel (former Ibis Xian Heping) or similar

Day 13 Xian, Terracotta Warriors, Bell & Drum Tower Square, Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter

Drive out of Xian to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses (1 hour) in the morning. Considered one of the foremost archaeological discoveries of the 20th century, the 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army was discovered by accident in 1974 by local farmers digging a well. The 8,000-plus life-sized figures are arranged in vaults to guard the tomb of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China, a major architect of the Great Wall and unifier of China. Visit the Bell & Drum Tower Square, the Great Mosque and Xian Muslim Quarter in the afternoon. The area north of the Drum Tower is the Muslim Quarter of Xian which covers several blocks with an estimated 60,000 Muslims in the region. There are about seven ancient mosques in the area, among which the Great Mosque is most famous and popular among all. Experience a seemingly endless labyrinth of street food, restaurants and bustling local life at Xian's Muslim Quarter.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 14 Xian, Little Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian Museum, City Wall, Fly to Shanghai

Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda and Xian Museum in the morning. With a history of more than 1,300 years, Small Wild Goose Pagoda was built to store the Buddhist scriptures delivered from ancient India. It is a perfect example of the multi-eaved square brick pagodas built in ancient China. Currently there are 13 storeys left as the top two storeys were destroyed in earthquakes. Continue visiting Xian Museum. Xian Museum boasts nearly 130,000 relics that all relate to the history of Ancient China and Xian specifically. Afterwards, visit Xian City Wall. The City Wall of Xian is one of the oldest and best-preserved city walls in the world. Walking atop the Wall you can get the panorama of Xian skyline. Fly to the glass and steel towers of cosmopolitan Shanghai in the afternoon or at night.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Accommodations: 2 nights in Shanghai

5-star Crowne Plaza Shanghai or similar

4-star Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar

3-star Holiday Inn Express Putuo Shanghai or similar

Day 15 Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund & Nanjing Road, People's Square, Shanghai Museum

Morning visit to Yuyuan Garden. This garden is a maze of Ming Dynasty pavilions, elaborate rockeries, arched bridges, and goldfish ponds, all encircled by an undulating dragon wall. Then spend some time shopping at the Chenghuangmiao market located outside the garden. Afterwards, stroll along the Bund and nearby Nanjing Road. The Bund refers to Shanghai's famous waterfront stretching for 1.6km along the west shore of the Huangpu River. Nanjing Road is the main shopping street of Shanghai and one of the busiest shopping streets in the world. Continue with a visit to the People's Square and Shanghai Museum in the afternoon. The People’s Square was once the finest racecourse in Asia before 1949; it is now a large open space in which locals hang out all day, every day, practicing Tai Chi and flying kites. Shanghai Museum is specially celebrated in the world for its rich and high-quality collection of 120,000 precious works of art including ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, painting and calligraphy.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Day 16 Departure from Shanghai

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight (without guide). Wish you a pleasant journey home and thank you for traveling with GCT.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel

Deluxe Prices (5-star hotel accommodation)
Valid Time	Room Type	2-3 Pax	4-5 Pax	6-9 Pax	10 Pax & Above
Mar to Nov	Double/Triple Occupancy	USD5648	USD5108	USD4558	USD4458
Mar to Nov	Single Room Supplement	USD960	USD960	USD960	USD760
Dec to Feb	Double/Triple Occupancy	USD5088	USD4598	USD4108	USD4018
Dec to Feb	Single Room Supplement	USD800	USD800	USD800	USD580

Standard Prices (4-star hotel accommodation)
Valid Time	Room Type	2-3 Pax	4-5 Pax	6-9 Pax	10 Pax & Above
Mar to Nov	Double/Triple Occupancy	USD5408	USD4868	USD4338	USD4218
Mar to Nov	Single Room Supplement	USD750	USD750	USD750	USD540
Dec to Feb	Double/Triple Occupancy	USD4868	USD4388	USD3958	USD3798
Dec to Feb	Single Room Supplement	USD550	USD550	USD550	USD430

Budget Prices (3-star hotel accommodation)
Valid Time	Room Type	2-3 Pax	4-5 Pax	6-9 Pax	10 Pax & Above
Mar to Nov	Double/Triple Occupancy	USD5148	USD4608	USD4078	USD3958
Mar to Nov	Single Room Supplement	USD540	USD540	USD540	USD460
Dec to Feb	Double/Triple Occupancy	USD4638	USD4148	USD3678	USD3558
Dec to Feb	Single Room Supplement	USD360	USD360	USD360	USD310

Pricing Policy

• Prices are per person in US dollar based on sharing in double/twin/triple room

• Single Room Supplement will be charged if staying at a single room

• Prices are valid based on proposed hotels

• For other hotels or modified itineraries, please contact us at info@GrandChinaTravel.com

• Child (2-12 years of age) with extra bed: 100% of the adult price

• Child (2-12 years of age) without bed: 80% of the adult price

• Infants (under 2 years of age) traveling with parents: Free

Departure Dates

• Any dates at the time of your convenience

Booking Notice

• Minimum of two persons are required at the time of booking

• This is an exclusive private tour (with private guide and private vehicle)

• If you prefer to book your own hotels, we are glad to deduct the room rates for you

• This itinerary can be tailored to your individual interests

Tour Price Inclusions

• Hotel accommodation including breakfast at proposed hotels or similar

• Second class bullet trains as specified in the itinerary

• Economy class domestic flights as specified in the itinerary

• All land transfer arrangements in private vehicle with air-conditioning

• All excursions and activities as mentioned

• Professional English language speaking guide

• Meals as specified in the itinerary

• All admission tickets to sightseeing places

• All government taxes

Tour Price Exclusions

• International airfares

• Optional tour & insurance

• Gratuities or tips to guides and drivers

• Excursions & activities not included in itinerary

• Early check in / late checkout and chargeable activities at hotel

• Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc

Deluxe Hotels for Silk Road Tour 17 Days
Beijing	Great Wall Hotel Beijing or similar
Kashgar	Yue Xing Jin Jiang International Hotel Kashgar or similar
Urumqi	Hoi Tak Hotel Urumqi or similar
Turpan	Tuha Petroleum Hotel Turpan or similar
Dunhuang	Silk Road Hotel Dunhuang or similar
Jiayuguan	Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan or similar
Linxia	Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel Linxia or similar
Lanzhou	Grand Soluxe Hotel Lanzhou or similar
Xian	Grand Noble Hotel Xian or similar
Shanghai	Crowne Plaza Hotel Shanghai or similar

Standard Hotels for Silk Road Tour 17 Days
Beijing	Beijing 5L Hotel or similar
Kashgar	Tianyuan Business Hotel Kashgar or similar
Urumqi	Orient Dynasty Hotel Urumqi or similar
Turpan	Huozhou Hotel Turpanor similar
Dunhuang	Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang or similar
Jiayuguan	Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan or similar
Linxia	Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel Linxia or similar
Lanzhou	Gansu International Hotel Lanzhou or similar
Xian	Grand New World Hotel Xian or similar
Shanghai	Ambassador Hotel Shanghai or similar

Budget Hotels for Silk Road Tour 17 Days
Beijing	City Inn Happy Valley Beijing or similar
Kashgar	Seman Hotel Kashgar or similar
Urumqi	City Hotel Urumqi or similar
Turpan	Huozhou Hotel Turpan or similar
Dunhuang	Dunhuang Hotel or similar
Jiayuguan	Great Wall Hotel Jiayuguan or similar
Linxia	Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel Linxia or similar
Lanzhou	Gansu International Hotel Lanzhou or similar
Xian	Xian Tianyou International Hotel or similar
Shanghai	Holiday Inn Express Putuo Hotel Shanghai or similar

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Great Wall Hotel Beijing

Add: No.10 East 3rd ring North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel: +86-10-65905566

Centrally located in the Chaoyang Commercial District, The Great Wall Hotel Beijing offers accommodations just 300 m from Agricultural Exhibition Center Metro Station. It features 4 dining options and an indoor pool. Yonghe Temple and Guozijian are both a 20-minute drive from The Great Wall Hotel Beijing. Beijing Train Station is a 25-minute drive away. Beijing West Station is a 1-hour car journey away. It takes 30 minutes to reach Beijing Capital International Airport by car from the property. Stylish rooms feature modern interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Tastefully decorated, all rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and cozy seating area. A bathtub and shower facilities are in the private bathroom. Silk Road Trattoria restaurant serves a variety of Italian dishes, while French specialties are offered at the French Bistro. At The 21st Floor Chinese Restaurant, guests can enjoy panoramic views of the city while sampling Cantonese and Sichuan food. Recreational choices include relaxing in the sauna, having a body massage, or exercising at the gym. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with currency exchange and car rental services.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Yue Xing Jin Jiang International Hotel

Add: NO.291 Western Refions Road Kashgar

Tel: +86-998-2318888

Kashi Yue Xing Jin Jiang International Hotel is a five-star international business hotel. The hotel design features western regional styles. This hotel will have 323 guestrooms and suites, equipped with high-end amenities. The hotel will also have a range of multi-functional rooms to host conferences, meetings, special events and high-end banquets. Similarly, there will be several dining options, including a Teppanyaki restaurant and a restaurant serving a combination of gourmet Chinese cuisines including traditional Xinjiang dishes. Additional facilities include a business center, a fitness center, heated indoor swimming pool, spa, beauty salon and games room.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Hoi Tak Hotel Urumqi

Add: No.1 Dongfeng Road, Urumqi

Tel: +86-991-2322828

Hoi Tak Hotel is 22 km to the International Airport, 7 km to the railway station and 1.5 km to Red Mountain which is a symbol of Urumqi city. Situated in the central business district of Urumqi. The first deluxe international hotel with 5 star facilities, managed by Hoi Tak International (HK) Ltd. With panoramic view of the famous snow capped 'Tian Shan' mountains, it elegant architectural and interior design and variety of facilities will surely make an ideal place both for business and leisure. 318 tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites well decorated with all the comforts of home. 2 executive floors for the business travelers. The hotel has several restaurants, The Village Inn provides authentic Cantonese cuisine, The Muslim Restaurant specialize in local Xinjiang food, Le Grand Restaurant and Cafe offers western food in a romantic surrounding and the Food Court serves quick meals at good prices. For recreation, the hotel has a gorgeous indoor heated swimming pool, a gym, bowling center and a great sauna. There is also an advanced business center, meeting rooms and a well equipped conference hall. The elegant architecture and interior design of the building here, and the wide variety of facilities available, make this an ideal place both for business and leisure.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Tuha Petroleum Hotel Turpan

Add: No. 230 Wenhua Road, Turpan

Tel: +86-995-8666666

This Turpan hotel offers standard rooms with modern facilities, including broadband Internet access. Diners will find both Chinese and Western cuisines available, but specialties here include local Xinjiang dishes. And no Xinjiang experience would be complete without barbeque and room service available for your stay. For business travelers, there is a business center as well as meeting rooms to suit any request. When it comes to entertainment, guests can relax with a the massage or in the sauna, socialize in the night club, sing to their hearts' content in the private karaoke rooms or just play a game of billiards, chess or cards in one of the hotel's game rooms.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Silk Road Dunhuang Hotel

Add: Dunyuet Road, Dunhuang

Tel: +86-937-8882088

This magnificent hotel is clearly a winning choice with its unique architecture design and outstanding location against the backdrop of the Mingsha Sand Dune. Guests with an appetite for Chinese history will not be disappointed with the hotel's prominent framework that showcase the spirit of Tang Dynasty with large rooftops, ornate furniture, a garden courtyard, and long corridors. Boasting 271 tastefully appointed guestrooms, each unit is decorated simply and furnished with Chinese decor. Guests are minutes away from a myriad of sightseeing attractions such as the Mogao Grottoes, Crescent Moon Lake, Yumenguan and Yangguan Passes, and White Horse Pagoda. Head to Feng Yi Ting restaurant to sample an outstanding selection of Chinese and international cuisine. The rooftop snack bar is another great venue to unwind with a drink while enjoying the fantastic view of Gobi desert.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan

Add: No. 1799 South Wenhua Road, Jiayuguan

Tel: +86-937-6768886

The Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan (Jiayuguan Guangchang Jiari Jiudian) is a business hotel offering guests Chinese cuisine. Guests on business can take advantage of a large conference hall business center and meeting facilities. For a nice break guests can stop by the lobby bar coffee shop or tea house to relax or use the fitness facilities or ping pong room. Billards chess and poker are also on offer at the hotel.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel Linxia

Add: Gansu Linxia Nanbinhe Road East Road

Tel: +86-930-6666661

Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel is situated in Linxia and features free Wi-Fi. The various facilities this unique hotel offers include an express check-in and check-out feature, a coffee bar and luggage storage. Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel has been recently refurbished and provides a ticket service, a games room and room service. The hotel's multilingual staff will be glad to provide dining suggestions and assist in organising itineraries. Rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, slippers and a desk. A telephone and a hair dryer are also provided. It features a restaurant and a bar where guests can relax of an evening.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu

Add: No. 428 Qingyang Road, Chengguan, Lanzhou

Tel: +86-931-4608888

Providing 207 elegantly-designed guestrooms, this luxury hotel is conveniently located near the city's bustling commercial district. The Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu is 70 kilometers from the Lanzhou International Airport and four kilometers from the Lanzhou Railway Station. It is also just five kilometers away from the city's commercial district, where guests will find many shopping arcades, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It is also close to many tourist attractions in the city. The onsite restaurant serves a variety of Chinese, Cantonese, and Western cuisine. As the first hotel in Lanzhou to receive a five-star rating, Grand Soluxe Hotel Gansu is ideal for business and leisure travelers who want upscale accommodation.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Grand Noble Hotel Xian

Add: No.334 East Street Beilin District, Xian

Tel: +86-02-87690000

Located in the central business area of Xi'an, Grand Noble Hotel is only a 10-minute walk from the Bell and Drum Tower as well as the Muslim Food Street. It features 6 dining options, a spa and wellness center, while guestrooms offer iPod and MP3 stations and free WiFi access in all areas. Hotel Grand Noble is a 5-minute drive from Xi'an Railway Station and a 10-minute drive from Xi'an History Museum. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi to Xianyang International Airport or Terracotta Warriors. All guest rooms have private bathroom facilities, a mini-bar, and a safety deposit box. Free branded toiletries are offered in the private bathroom. Coffee/tea maker can also be found in the rooms. Guests can work out at the well-equipped fitness center, or make use of the bicycle rental facilities. The hotel also offers a tour desk to arrange day activities.

Deluxe Hotel: 5-star Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hotel

Add: No. 400 Pan Yu Road, Changning District, Shanghai

Tel: +86-21-61458888

If you have stayed at one of the many Crown Plazas around the globe, you are already familiar with the quality of service they represent. Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hotel prides themselves on providing a full array of hospitality geared for business. That means you can expect a lot of amenities all under one roof. An excellent business center can be found on-site with meeting facilities and ballrooms that can accommodate corporate or private events. But it's not all business all the time. Guests can relax with the dining options, work out in the well-equipped fitness center, or take advantage of the Olympic-sized indoor pool. A sauna and massage treatments further the chances to get truly relaxed. With all these options and a worldwide track record of good service, you are in good hands during your stay at Crowne Plaza Shanghai Hotel.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Beijing 5L Hotel

Add: No. 1 Jianguomenwai Street (Jianguomenwai Dajie) Chaoyang District Beijing

Tel: +86-10-65052277

Offering free WiFi, Beijing 5L Hotel offers rooms in Beijing, 6 km from Wangfujing Street and 6.3 km from Guijie Street. Well located in the Chaoyang district, this hotel is located 6.6 km from Tiananmen Square. Yonghegong Temple is 8 km away and Forbidden City is 8 km from the hotel. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at Beijing 5L Hotel. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Chinese cuisine. Staff at the reception can help around the clock with guidance on the area. Qianmen Street is 8 km from Beijing 5L Hotel, while Nan Luo Gu Xiang is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Beijing Nanyuan Airport, 20.9 km from the hotel. This is our guests' favorite part of Beijing, according to independent reviews. This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Beijing! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Tianyuan Business Hotel

Add: No. 8 East Renmin Road Kashgar

Tel: +86-998-2802222

Featuring an on-site night club and a beauty parlour, Kashi Tianyuan International Hotel is located in Kashgar and offers 4-star accommodation. The various facilities this modern hotel has to offer include a coffee bar, massage services and a sauna. Tianyuan Business hotel has 168 rooms and has been recently refurnished. Staff are available 24-hours a day. Those who staying at Tianyuan International Hotel Kashgar can relax in their luxurious rooms that feature a refrigerator, movies-on-demand and a mini bar. The bathrooms have a shower and provide a hair dryer and bathrobes. Kashi Tianyuan International Hotel houses a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to unwind at the end of the day with a meal and a drink. Places of interest close to Tianyuan International Hotel Kashgar include Hasi Tomb and Gaotai Ancient Homes. The hotel's multilingual staff are available to ensure that every guest has a comfortable visit.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Orient Dynasty Hotel Urumqi

Add: No.17 Xinhua Sourth Road, Tianshan District, Urumqi

Tel: +86-991-2335678

Orient Dynasty Hotel Urumchi provides a comfortable setting. It is conveniently positioned for those wishing to visit local attractions. This 4-star hotel provides meeting rooms, a safe and room service. A gym is available to those wanting to keep up their exercise regimes while travelling. Rooms feature slippers, tea and coffee making facilities and a refrigerator. All offer a telephone, a desk and bottled water. Orient Dynasty Hotel Urumchi features a restaurant and a bar where guests are able to relax at the end of the day with a meal and a drink. Guests looking for after-dinner entertainment can visit the in-house casino. The hotel is situated just a short walk from The Eighth Route Army Xinjiang Office Memorial Hall. Under a 25-minute car ride away, Urumqi Diwopu International Airport is within easy reach.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Huozhou Hotel

Add: Shuiyun Square, Donghuan Road, Turpan

Tel: +86-995-8666888

Huozhou Hotel is a 4-star property located on Shuirun Square in the heart of Turpan. Each of its 145 rooms are comfortable and appointed with modern conveniences. Facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and restaurant serving Chinese and western cuisine.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Grand Soluxe Hotel Dunhuang

Add: No.1339 Yangguan Middle Road, Dunhuang

Tel: +86-937-8862622

Whether you're a tourist or traveling on business, Dunhuang Grand Soluxe Hotel is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Dunhuang. Only 14km away, this 4-star hotel can be easily accessed from the airport. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Dunhuang Grand Soluxe Hotel also offers many facilities to enrich your stay in Dunhuang. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, facilities for disabled guests, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage to ensure our guests the greatest comfort. Guests can choose from 256 rooms, all of which exude an atmosphere of total peace and harmony. Besides, the hotel's host of recreational offerings ensures you have plenty to do during your stay. Dunhuang Grand Soluxe Hotel is your one-stop destination for quality hotel accommodations in Dunhuang.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan

Add: No. 1799 South Wenhua Road, Jiayuguan

Tel: +86-937-6768886

Standard Hotel: 4-star Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel Linxia

Add: Gansu Linxia Nanbinhe Road East Road

Tel: +86-930-6666661

Standard Hotel: 4-star Gansu International Hotel Lanzhou

Add: No. 324 Qingyang Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou

Tel: +86-931-8457188

Located in the city center, the Gansu International Hotel (Gansu Guoji Dajiudian) is only a ten-minute drive from Lanzhou Railway Station. Guestrooms of this Lanzhou hotel are equipped with central air conditioning, international direct dial phones, private safes and mini-refrigerators. The 2F Chinese restaurant serves Sichuan, Cantonese and Northwest Chinese style cuisines. Guests can choose to dine in any of the 26 private dining rooms on 4F and 5F. There is also a Western restaurant in the lobby that opens 24 hours a day. On 3F there are four multifunctional meeting rooms seating from 50 to 200. For recreation, guests can go to the beauty salon or take exercise at the fitness center. Other services include 24-hour room service, travel and car renting services.

Standard Hotel: 4-star Grand New World Hotel

Add: No. 172 Lian Hu Lu, Lianhu District, Xian

Tel: +86-29-87216868

Located next to the city wall, the friendly staff at this location can make any stay in Xian effortless and memorable. With 480 rooms, Grand New World Hotel can accommodate a large amount of people, and they usually do because of their popularity and reputation for excellence. The staff realizes that it is difficult to travel in a city where most visitors don’t speak the language, and as a consequence, they make visiting the major tourist sites in the area effortless and efficient. Be sure to check out the Terra-Cotta Warriors, and the Temple of the Eight Immortals is certainly worth a look as well. Considered by many to be the best place to stay in Xian, the Grand New World Hotel will not disappoint, and it is definitely worth a look. Grand New World Hotel can be easily booked with our secure online booking form. Simply enter your dates and click to proceed.

Standard Hotel：4-star Shanghai Ambassador Hotel

Add: No.818 Wanhngdu Road, Jingan District, Shanghai

Tel: +86-21-63357509

This luxury class hotel situated in the CaoJiaDu Commercial Zone, is located near West NanJing Road. Guests will enjoy easy access to the Shanghai Exhibition Center, the commercial zones of ZhongShan Park, and the JingAn Temple. The hotel is also surrounded by a myriad of restaurants, shopping areas, and local markets. The hotel boasts 308 rooms furnished with elegant amenities that promote comfort and offer a special Japanese floor. Additionally, guests can enjoy fine dining and drinks at the Clivia Coffee Shop, the Grand Palace Restaurant, and the Yawara Teppanyaki Restaurant. The Ambassador Hotel is one of the leading international luxury hotels in Shanghai, perfect for guests that want luxury and refinement.

Budget Hotel: 3-star City Inn Happy Valley Hotel Beijing

Add: Vecchio Shopping Street, North Xiaowuji Road, East 4th Ring, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel: +86-10-67376688

City Inn Happy Valley Beijing is a chain of fine business hotel brand developed by the OCT IHMC, located in the center of Beijing City that gives traveler the great location for business and financial purposes. The hotel is also easily reachable the city’s major shopping area and famous attractions nearby such as Beijing National Stadium, the Summer Palace. The hotel boasts excellent accommodation among Beijing hotels, good service and well appointed facility. In the hotel there are 224 rooms that have contemporary interiors and diverse room types. It offers the ideal setting for conferences, meetings, special events, business trips, and the Internet access helps guests keeping in touch with their friends and family when traveling in Beijing. Free broad video and self-help laundry house are available for guests. Restaurants, Bars, Sauna, Foot Massage, Beauty Salon, Supermarket, Banks, and Hospital are all around the hotel. An attentive and professional staff is always pleased to provide you all the necessary information for your successful Beijing travel.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Seman Hotel Kashgar

Add: No. 337 Seman Road Kashgar

Tel: +86-998-2581186

Seman Hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Kashgar and the only one decorated in Uyghur style. It is 10 minutes walking distance to Idkagh Mosque, 10 minutes driving distance to Kashgar International Airport, and 15 minutes driving distance to Kashgar Railway Station. It has 3 different bulidings to meet the different guest requirements; and it was approved as one of the world's to 10 hotel in 1989. Seman Hotel provides cable TV, a telephone and internet in the rooms. And rooms with both shared and private bathroom are available. The front desk of this hotel is open 24 hours to help guestd with needs. Both a Uighur lcoal flavor restaurant and Chinese stylr restaurant are located in the courtyard of the hotel.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Urumqi City Hotel

Add: No.27 Hongqi Road, Urumqi

Tel: +86-991-2207666

The City Hotel is located in the city center of Tianshan District. It is 18 kilometers from the Urumqi International Airport. Remodeled in 2009, the hotel features 226 rooms. The hotel property features a sauna center, night club, restaurant, currency exchange, concierge service, parking, limousine rentals, laundry, safe-deposit boxes, meeting room and business center. It also provides meeting rooms and luggage storage. The rooms offer slippers, a refrigerator and bottled water. Hot drinks can be brewed with complimentary coffee and tea supplies. On-site dining options include a restaurant, which is an ideal spot to have a meal.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Huozhou Hotel Turpan

Add: Shuiyun Square, Donghuan Road, Turpan

Tel: +86-995-8666888

Budget Hotel: 3-star Dunhuang Hotel

Add: No. 14, Yangguan East Road, Dunhuang

Tel: 86-937-8859128

It was opened to business in 1978 and was assessed as a 4 star-rated hotel in Dunhuang in 2001. There are four buildings in total to suit various needs of different tourists or budgets, that is South Building, North Building, the VIP Guest houses and Building No. 8. You will surely enjoy your stay here.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Great Wall Hotel Jiayuguan

Add: No. 6 West Jianshe Road

Tel: +86-937-6225288

The Great Wall Hotel is located about 2 kilometers from the railway station and 12 kilometers from the airport. It is on the edge of town, with some good views of the nearby Qilian Mountains and in easy reach of the Great Wall Museum. This Jiayuguan hotel has a variety of service for those who need to be pampered. There are 150 guestrooms equipped with TVs, international direct dial telephones, air-conditioning and 24-hour hot water. The business center provides typing, photocopying and fax services and there are also variously sized meeting rooms and banquet halls.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Hehuang Mingzhu International Hotel Linxia

Add: Gansu Linxia Nanbinhe Road East Road

Tel: +86-930-6666661

Budget Hotel: 3-star Gansu International Hotel Lanzhou

Add: No. 324 Qingyang Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou

Tel: +86-931-8457188

Budget Hotel: 3-star Xian Tianyou International Hotel

Add: 12 West 2nd Ring Road (Xi Erhuan Nanduan) Lianhu District Xi'an

Tel: +86-29-87918888

The Xi'an Tianyou International Hotel (Tianyou Guoji Jiudian) is located approximately 32 km (20 mi) from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. Guests can dine on Chinese dishes at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink in the cafe. Business travelers are invited to make the most of the business center and meeting rooms.In their free time, guests can relax in the sauna or treat themselves to a massage. This hotel provides Wi-Fi access in rooms and public areas as well as free parking.

Budget Hotel: 3-star Holiday Inn Express Putuo Hotel

Add: No. 843 Guang fuxi Lu, Putuo District, Shanghai

Tel: +86-21-61421818

Well-managed and conveniently situated on Guang Fu Xi Road, in the heart of downtown, Holiday Inn Express Putuo Hotel is a great choice for travelers. It's an easy drive to the city center and a short distance of nine kilometers to Hongqiao International Airport. The railway station is also easily accessible along with many scenic destinations such as Jing'an Temple, Jade Buddy Temple, Zhong Shan Park and the Su Zhou River where guests can enjoy the stunning riverside and garden view. Shanghai's prime shopping center is also within close proximity. The seven-story hotel boasts 237 well-appointed guest rooms that come with a modern and simplistic style. All room are non-smoking, featuring satellite TV and individually controlled air conditioning. Catering to the discerning business travelers, the 48 square meters meeting room is ideal and fully-equipped with an array of meeting facilities such as an LCD projector and a DVD player.

Plan Your Traveling Date in Kashgar on Sunday

Kashgar Grand Bazaar is steeped in history and riddled with diversity. You can get an authentic feel for the way Uyghur life functions here. The Grand Bazaar is open every day but really kicks it up a gear on Sunday. Spices and teas are an obvious highlight, as are silk, doppa (traditional Uyghur hats) and carpets, all of which can be seen in abundance. Of the variety, here locals joke that only chicken milk cannot be found amid this mercantile chaos. Please note that the animal market only happens on Sunday, and the Grand Bazaar is at it's best on Sunday. Therefore, make sure that you will be in Kashgar on Sunday as Sunday is by far the best day to visit Kashgar Grand Bazaar.

Get Your Visa before Entering China

Nearly every visitor to China will need a tourist 'L' visa before arriving. We cannot obtain your visa, but we will provide you with an official Visa Invitation Letter for your visa application after deposit payment is completed. You need to download Application Forms from the official website of China embassy of your country. On the application, you will need to provide your travel dates, travel itinerary, and proof of onward travel. The application must be typed with no hand written corrections or it will not be accepted. Please bring the Visa Application Forms together with our Visa Invitation Letter to the Chinese embassy or consulate to apply for China visa. We recommend getting your visa at least two months before trip departure to avoid logistical problems. For individual travelers, single-entry visas are valid for entry within three months. For business people and other regular visitors there are multiple-entry visas good for six months at a time. Each visa is valid for a stay of 30 or 60 days, and can be extended while in China. Please note that if you plan to leave China to visit or do business in another nearby country and then go back to China before returning to your country of origin, you need to apply for Double Entry Visa. If you leave China to visit Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan and then go back to China, you need a Double Entry Visa.

Arrival in Beijing

This tour starts in Beijing. Beijing has two international airports, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Beijing Capital Airport is 29 km (15 miles) to the city center while Beijing Daxing Airport is 46 km (29 miles) to the center of Beijing. Upon your arrival at Beijing airport, ICT tour guide will hold IslamiChina welcome sign with your name and wait at the airport arrival hall.

Departure from Shanghai

This tour ends in Shanghai. There are two international airports in Shanghai, Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) and Shanghai Pudong (PVG). Pudong mainly serves international flights, while Hongqiao mainly serves domestic and regional flights in East Asia. Hongqiao Airport is closer to the city center (13km / 8 miles) than Pudong (30 km / 19 miles). You will be transferred to your airline terminal building of Shanghai airport on the last day. For your information, Pudong Airport is connected to the magnetic levitation line (Maglev), currently the fastest commercial train in the world. From Longyang Road Metro Station to Pudong airport, the 30-kilometer trip will take only eight minutes. Max speed of Maglev Train can be 430km/h. Please contact us if you want to try Maglev train for your departure in Shanghai.

Deposit Payment

A deposit of $200 USD per person is required to secure your reservation. Once your deposit has been received, we will send your confirmation letter, materials for your visa application, packing list, and general information to prepare for your trip to China. We will send you Visa Invitation Letter once we receive deposit payment if you need Visa Invitation Letter.

Full Payment

Full payment should be made 30 days prior to departure. Once full payment has been made, hotels, tour guides, domestic flights/trains and land transportation will be confirmed.

Cancellation

Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee. Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee. Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee. Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund. After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours. Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is determined based Beijing time. Please allow 2-5 business days to process and confirm your cancellation request. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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We have returned safe, sound and very pleased. This is just a brief note to thank you for your hospitality, care and attention for details. We were a bit anxious before starting this tour but thanks to your organizing skills we have returned with great bundles of very happy memories. Your guides are all wonderfully dedicated individuals. They made our stay and movements easy, enjoyable and educational.

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